NBC Los Angeles

Oscars will recognize casting for the first time, casting directors say it's long overdue

Behind the Wizard of Oz in the two-part “Wicked” movies were people actually pulling the strings. They set the table for the hit double-punch movies long before the cameras ever rolled out: The ...
Vulture

‘The Job I Signed Up for Doesn’t Exist Anymore’

Ask a casting director about their job — usually her job — and you will hear words like intuition and alchemy. Ideally, they work closely with their director to create the human canvas of a project.
The New York Times

With a New Oscar on the Line, the Process of Casting Has Changed Drastically

What once involved an actor and a casting director in a room is now a technologically advanced exercise with pros and cons for performers. By Esther Zuckerman See more of our coverage in your search ...
The New York Times

With a New Oscar on the Line, How Do You Judge Casting?

Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble. Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from ...