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Jesse Tannenbaum Shares Casting Insights for ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Amazing Race’

Jesse Tannenbaum Shares Casting Insights for ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Amazing Race’

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August 06, 2025

Jesse Tannenbaum has dedicated his career to casting for CBS, primarily on Survivor and The Amazing Race. After years of working his way up on both shows, he became the lead ca ...

Jina Jay Reveals the Casting of 'Black Mirror'

Jina Jay Reveals the Casting of 'Black Mirror'

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AI, Avatars and Auditions: What the Future of Casting Means for Actors

AI, Avatars and Auditions: What the Future of Casting Means ...

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Randi Hiller on the Casting of 'Freakier Friday'

Randi Hiller on the Casting of 'Freakier Friday'

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‘Star Wars: Starfighter’: Matt Smith Lands Villain Role in New Lucasfilm Pic Starring Ryan Gosling

After fighting battles for House Targaryen, Matt Smith is ready to take his next fight to a galaxy far, far, away. Sources say that the House of the Dragon star is on board to join Ryan Gosling in Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Starfighter. Mia Goth is also on board, with Shawn Levy directing the pic. Jonathan Tropper penned the script.

Variety

Aubrey Plaza To Star as Heidi Fleiss in Upcoming Biopic From Pinky Promise

The project marks the directorial debut of Leah Rachel (creator of Netflix’s Chambers). The film hails from Pinky Promise, Jessamine Burgum and Kara Durrett’s production company.

The Hollywood Reporter

CBS’ ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Adds Logan Marshall-Green

He’ll star opposite Luke Grimes in Y: Marshals, which is slated for a midseason premiere.

Deadline

Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson & Cory Michael Smith Set for Alaskan Romantic Drama From Joe Swanberg

 Dakota Fanning (Ripley), Jake Johnson (Minx) and Cory Michael Smith (Mountainhead) have signed on to star in an untitled romantic drama written and directed by Joe Swanberg.

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'Survivor' Casting director Jesse Tannenbaum in an open black, peach, orange, green and white shirt smiling outside near a floral arrangement.

Jesse Tannenbaum Shares Casting Insights for ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Amazing Race’
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Casting director Jina Jay sitting in a chair by a doodle painting wearing a green blazer and black shirt.

Jina Jay Reveals the Casting of 'Black Mirror'
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Long haired, bearded actor wearing a suit, surrounded by many clones. Filter is black and white.

AI, Avatars and Auditions: What the Future of Casting Means for Actors
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Disney casting director Randi Hiller smiling wearing a black sweater, facing off to the side.

Randi Hiller on the Casting of 'Freakier Friday'
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White logo for the CBS leadership pipeline challenge on a dark blue background.

Talent Systems® Teams Up With CBS On Leadership Pipeline Challenge for the 3rd Time!
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A stage set for a comedy open mic night. Plenty of comics are looking for tips to sharpen their skills and best bits.

Polishing Your Comedy: Tips and Tricks for Effective Bits
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Casting Alert: Sci-fi Film, Popular YouTube Series, Commercials and More!
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August 2025: Activities for Every Day This Month
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Casting directorsTiffany Little Canfield and Josh Eisnsohn smiling in a black shirt and pink sweater outdoors.

The Casting of ‘Monsters,’ with Tiffany Little Canfield and Josh Einsohn
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Collage of actor Lena Hall, a video camera and the How We Role podcast logo on a light blue backdrop.

Embracing Cold Reads & Releasing Self Tape Perfection with Lena Hall ('Your Friends & Neighbors') | 'How We Role'
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Don't Fix the Story, Tell it
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Casting director John Papsidera sitting at his desk, dressed in black with his hands folded in front of him.

John Papsidera Gives Insights on the Casting of 'Superman'
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Actor Celine Milie smiling in front of a pink background wearing a blue denim jacket over a white shirt.

Celine Milien on Booking Hand Modeling and Lottery Commercials | Success Story
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How to Create Different Characters for Your Voiceover Projects
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