News & Advice
Casting director Heather Basten discusses her award-winning career and shares expert advice for actors navigating the stage and screen. We’re thrilled to put the spotlight on one of the industry’s most dynamic and celebrated figures, casting director Heather Basten, CDG, CSA. Known for her exceptional eye for talent, Heather’s career spans film, TV, commercial and […]
Top casting directors reveal the essential skills, from prep to self-taping, that make actors stand out today. The world of acting is always evolving, and so are the expectations of those on the other side of the table – casting directors. We spoke to some of the industry’s top casting directors, including Lucy Casson, Ruth […]
Carla Stronge discusses using Spotlight, standing out as a self-represented actor, and casting for ‘Kneecap’ and ‘Game of Thrones’. From the bustling television sets of Northern Ireland to the critically acclaimed film Kneecap, casting director Carla Stronge has carved out an extraordinary career. After starting out as an extras coordinator, she received her first official […]
From heightened retellings to emotionally raw storytelling, casting director Nikki Meadows continues the drama-documentary conversation and explains why non-dialogue is never ‘extra’. Drama-doc is a fascinating space for actors and every choice about tone and style matters. Too much can jar against the factual elements of the show. Too little and the story loses impact. […]
Pearson Casting for ‘Starlight Express’, Ali Fearnley and Hannah Birkett Casting among the CDA Award winners. The winners of the Casting Directors Association (CDA) Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, hosted by the hilarious Lou Sanders. The awards, created to celebrate the crucial yet often under-appreciated work of the […]
The casting teams behind ‘Adolescence,’ ‘Dept Q’ and ‘Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy’ 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 […]
