Laura Adler, ‘American Dreams’ Casting Director, Dies at 65
Laura Adler, a former Casting Society administrator and casting director, died on Thursday in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 65 years old. For 16 years, Adler worked as a…
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18 Times That An Alternate Casting Choice Could've Transformed A Movie For The Better
Well, over on Reddit, movie-lovers have been giving their hot takes on which films they think actually would've been BETTER had someone else played one of the roles. So, let's get into it!…
‘Wicked’ Casting Director Bernard Telsey on How COVID Delayed Projects and Helped Land Their Perfect Fiyero: ‘It Was Always Jonathan F—ing Bailey’
When Universal finally greenlit “Wicked,” casting director Bernard Telsey certainly knew the musical. He brought Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth to the iconic Broadway cast when it…
Tramell Tillman's Casting In Johnny Depp's "Christmas Carol" Has Fans Disappointed
Fans React To Tramell Tillman Joining Johnny Depp Film Tramell Tillman has joined the cast of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, and people are not happy about it for one reason. The Paramount…
Pen-ek Ratanaruang Talks Casting, ‘Last Life In The Universe’ and Miike Takashi’s ‘Punch Perm’
Acclaimed Thai director Pen-ek Ratanaruang is back at the Tokyo International Film Festival presenting his latest film “Morte Cucina.” But it was his storied collaboration with Japanese…
Frankie Muniz Hasn’t Spoken to Hilary Duff in 22 Years, Says Her Mom Interfered in ‘Agent Cody Banks’ Casting and ‘It Pissed Me Off’: ‘I Regret Not’ Staying Friends With Her
Frankie Muniz revealed during an episode of “The Joe Vulpis Podcast” last month that he not spoken to Hilary Duff in the 22 years since they starred in “Agent Cody Banks” together (via…
‘DWTS’ Alum Maks Chmerkovskiy Slams ‘Absurd’ Casting of Taylor Swift’s Dancer Jan Ravnik as Pro: ‘There’s Zero Foundation’
Former “Dancing with the Stars” pro Maks Chmerkovskiy is taking issue with the show’s recruitment of Taylor Swift’s dancer Jan Ravnik. He said during a recent appearance on “The Penthouse…
Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Casting Kasia Smutniak as Mary Sparks Backlash From Polish Far-Right Groups Over Abortion Views
The casting of Polish-born actress Kasia Smutniak as Mary in Mel Gibson‘s “The Resurrection of the Christ” is sparking controversy from far-right Catholic groups in her native country,…
‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Announces Winner of Fan Casting Contest: ‘I’m Super Excited’
Five months after announcing an open casting call, Lionsgate has discovered the fan who will appear in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” Devon Singletary has been selected to…
‘Hamlet’ Transfers to Brooklyn as National Theatre’s Robert Hastie Preps ‘Summerfolk’ for London; Casting Unveiled for Spring Season (EXCLUSIVE)
Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the U.K.’s National Theatre, is juggling major productions on both sides of the Atlantic next spring, transferring his production of “Hamlet” to…
‘100 Nights of Hero’ Director on Giving Charli Xcx Her First Movie Role and Casting Singer Before ‘News Had Broken That She Was Interested in Acting’
Brat Summer isn’t going away anytime soon. After being officially labeled the Fifth Greatest Pop Star of 2024 by Billboard, Charli XCX’s bid to become a legit film star (OK, she had a…
Which book-to-movie or book-to-TV casting was perfect?
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Daniel Dae Kim Just Called Out The “Overcorrection” In “Ethnic-Specific Casting,” And He Did Not Stutter
Lost's Daniel Dae Kim On Ethnic-Specific Casting People have been left seriously blown away by Daniel Dae Kim’s articulate, off-the-cuff remarks about “ethnic-specific casting” in a recent…
Casting ‘Little House’: Susan McCray Shares Amazing Stories About Michael Landon
Legendary casting director Susan McCray opens up on Michael Landon: "Mike was just the best to work with. He was really funny, and he was also honest." View Entire Post › Source link
Adam Lambert Says ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Is Supposed to ‘Provoke and Challenge,’ Defends Cynthia Erivo’s Casting: ‘Encourage the Audience to Expand Their Minds’
Adam Lambert is standing up for his “Jesus Christ Superstar” co-lead Cynthia Erivo. In an interview with Billboard, Lambert, who plays Judas opposite Erivo’s Jesus in the production of…
‘Emily in Paris’ Casting Director Juliette Ménager on Becoming the Show’s Secret Weapon, Finding the Perfect Sylvie Grateau and Why Camille Razat ‘Could Maybe Come Back’
“We’ve created a monster!” quips casting director Juliette Ménager about the “Emily in Paris” frenzy. Ménager, who describes herself as a gourmet French chef known for mastering the secret…
Elle Fanning Revealed How Fan Commentary Influenced Her “Hunger Games” Casting
“y'all have any idea that this fandom has been making young effie edits with elle fanning for YEARS??? and until months ago this was an impossible dream???” one X post in response to the…
Why People Are Calling Out Maggie Gyllenhaal's Old Comments On Women And Casting
There was tons of criticism when the moment was initially posted on THR's YouTube channel, too, with many sharing similar thoughts. One person teased that their "Favorite part is this…
Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows
Casting mailed ballots remained popular among voters in last year's presidential election, even as President Donald Trump has tried to undercut the process through a wide-ranging executive…
Pedro Pascal Says ‘I’m More Aware’ of Backlash Over ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting ‘Than Anything I’ve Ever Done’: ‘He’s Too Old. He’s Not Right. He Needs to Shave’
Pedro Pascal knows a thing or two about navigating major fandoms. He’s a fixture in the “Star Wars” universe for playing the Mandalorian, and he’s an Emmy nominee for taking on the role of…
These Actors Will Play Zendaya And Timothée Chalamet’s Kids In “Dune 3,” And They Nailed The Casting
To make matters more fun, one of these teens has a VERY famous dad. View Entire Post › Source link
Beyond Dakota, Pedro and Chris: ‘Materialists’ Casting Director Breaks Down the Supporting Cast and Building a ‘Tapestry of New York Personalities’
Spoiler Warning: This article contains plot details, including some spoilers, for “Materialists,” playing in theaters now. “Materialists,” Celine Song‘s new film, is anchored by a charming…
‘Nobody Wants This’ Casting Team Used Clips of Adam Brody and Kristen Bell’s Past Projects: ‘Everyone Could See the Chemistry Right Away’
Brett Greenstein and Collin Daniel of Greenstein/Daniel Casting are responsible for some of TV’s most joyous ensembles, from the Hulu comedy “Shrill” to Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever.”…
The new ‘Hunger Games’ movie is holding an open casting call—and TikTok’s wacky auditions do not disappoint
If you’ve ever fancied your chances in The Hunger Games, now you have the opportunity to volunteer as tribute. Lionsgate Films just announced an open audition call for a minor role in the…