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Casting directors Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield on casting ‘Wicked’ and being shortlisted for the first casting Oscar. The lead-up to the Academy Awards is always a time of great excitement and anticipation, but this year feels more momentous than usual. For the first time, the vital work of casting directors will be recognised […]
Casting director Francine Maisler shares her experience with ‘Sinners’, casting Miles Caton and her thoughts on the rest of the cast. Casting director Francine Maisler has long been a trusted creative partner for some of today’s most distinctive filmmakers. Her collaborations span projects with Alejandro González Iñárritu, Denis Villeneuve and Ryan Coogler, including their work […]
‘Adolescence’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ lead the Golden Globes 2026 winners, with ‘Hamnet’ winning the Best Film – Drama award. The winners of the 83rd Golden Globes have now been revealed in a ceremony hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser in Los Angeles. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another led the film category, securing […]
How the 2026 Less Healthy Food advertising ban impacts bookings, fees and strategy for commercial agents and actors. New year, new rules. As we bin the unloved mini Bounty’s and dust off our running shoes, the Less Healthy Food and Drink (LHF) advertising restrictions – which came into effect on 5 January 2026 – may […]
The casting teams behind ‘Adolescence’, ‘Dept Q’, ‘Hament’ and ‘Sinners’ amongst those nominated for 41st Artios Awards. The Casting Society of America (CSA) has announced the nominees for the 2026 Artios Awards. The Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in casting across film, television, theatre and new media, with the casting teams behind Adolescence, […]
From ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ and Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ to the latest ‘Game of Thrones’ series ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, we take a look at some of the most anticipated productions coming in 2026. 2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for film and television. While we all wind down […]
