Author: Natasha Raymond
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My Casting Story: Krupa Pattani in ‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’
Actress Krupa Pattani on auditioning for ‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’, South Asian representation on screen and breaking into voice acting. At the beginning of 2024, ITV released what would become its best new drama series since the Pembrokeshire Murders. The first episode of Mr. Bates vs the Post Office was viewed by 9.2…
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Olivier Award Nominations 2025 Revealed
The front-runners of the Olivier Awards have been revealed, with ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ earning 13 nominations, and ‘Giant’ and ‘The Years’ each being nominated for five awards. The nominees of the Olivier Awards 2025 have now been announced, recognising and celebrating the world-class talent who have graced the stage and behind the scenes of…
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‘Anora’ Leads in Oscars Wins 2025
‘Anora’ wins five Academy Awards, with ‘The Brutalist’, ‘Dune: Part Two’, ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ also achieving multiple wins. The winners of the 97th Academy Awards have now been announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The ceremony began with a stunning performance by Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo,…
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The Winners of the SAG Awards 2025
‘Shōgun’, ‘Only Murders in the Building’, Timothée Chalamet and Demi Moore among winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2025. The winners of the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards were revealed in a ceremony on Sunday in Los Angeles. The awards, which are voted on by other performers, honour the best film and TV performances…
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My Casting Story: Matthew Tuck in ‘Cleaner’
Matthew Tuck tells us about his audition for the feature film ‘Cleaner’, working with Daisy Ridley and his hopes for other neurodivergent performers in the industry. It’s never too late to become a performer. Matthew Tuck didn’t grow up wanting to become an actor. He didn’t go to drama school. Yet here he is –…
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‘Conclave’ and ‘The Brutalist’ Win Big at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025
Conclave and The Brutalist lead the awards with four wins, while Wicked, Emilia Pérez, A Real Pain, Dune: Part Two, Anora and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl each receive two. The winners of the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 have been announced. The ceremony, hosted by Spotlight member David Tennant, took place at the…
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Full List of the Casting Directors’ Guild Awards 2025 Winners
Verity Naughton wins multiple awards, with the casting teams behind ‘Rivals’, ‘Conclave’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Mr Bates vs the Post Office’ also taking home wins. The winners of the Casting Directors’ Guild Awards 2025 have now been announced at a ceremony in London, hosted by Sue Perkins. The CDG Casting Awards, now in…
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Casting Director Stephanie Gorin on being BAFTA nominated for ‘The Apprentice’
The casting director of ‘Fargo’, ‘Reacher’ and ‘IT’ tells us about casting the BAFTA-nominated film ‘The Apprentice’ and how she discovers new talent. Canadian casting director Stephanie Gorin has an extensive number of projects to her name. You’ll find productions like Reacher, IT, Miss Saigon, &Juliet and Saw amongst the 200+ projects she’s cast across…
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‘Starlight Express’ Leads the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025 with Seven Wins
Starlight Express’ wins include Best Musical Revival and Best Professional Debut Performance, with Macbeth, Hadestown and Spirited Away among other winners. The winners of the 25th annual WhatsOnStage Awards have been announced, with Starlight Express emerging as the frontrunner. The awards, hosted this year by Mazz Murray and Gina Murray at the London Palladium, are…
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The Spotlight Podcast: How to Make Your Spotlight Profile Stand Out
Tips for making your Spotlight profile the best it can be to help casting directors and project makers discover you. If you’re new to Spotlight – or feel that your profile isn’t working for you and you’d like to improve it – this is the episode for you. We’re joined by Mel Brown – our…