Casting Industry News

CSA members were recognized for their outstanding achievements in casting during the 78th Emmy Awards (formerly Creative Arts Emmy Awards) held on Sunday, September 6, 2026.Congratulations to the talented Casting Directors, Associate Casting Directors and Casting Producers whose work was honored at the 78th Emmy Awards. This year marked the first time in Emmy history that Associate Casting Directo

With a casting career spanning various genres, mediums, and three decades, Gayle Pillsbury has contributed to the kinds of cultural cornerstones that have made us laugh, helped us understand our world, and revealed something about ourselves. From the ’90s family sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun to the 2010s coming-of-age drama Pretty Little Liars, Pillsbury, a California native, has carved out a uniqu

The Artios Awards Mark Your Calendar:Phase 1 Casting Director Voting Opens September 14Shown above: Television Series: Drama category winners from the 2026 Artios Awards. From left to right: Rick Messina and Rachel Tenner.The next phase of the CSA awards seasonis right around the corner!Phase 1 CSA Casting Director Member Voting will take place from Monday, September 14 through Monday, September 2

Actor: Connie Shi | Interviewed by: Destiny Lilly, CSA1. Has there been a Casting Director who has really championed or supported you in your career journey?So many. Every casting director who has continued to bring me into the room and offer me opportunities. I don’t know how they do what they do and keep track of all of us, but I’m grateful. 2. What is the project you’re most proud of, and why?D

Actor: Ellis Howard | Interviewed by: Claudia Blunt, CSA1. Has there been a Casting Director who has really championed or supported you in your career journey?Claudia Blunt! I met Claudia at an audition right at the beginning of my career and she completely demystified the industry for me. Since then, she's championed me in every sense: encouraging me to create my own work, reading drafts of scrip

Casting Society (CSA) Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors and Dates, Venues, and Timeline for The 42nd Annual Artios Awards42nd Annual Artios Awards Scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2027Events to Take Place in Beverly Hills, New York City and LondonLos Angeles, CA – July 27, 2026 – Casting Society (CSA) today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term, along with

New York, NY (July 7, 2026) –  The Q&Agency and Casting Society (CSA) are proud to announce a new strategic partnership. Through this collaboration, The Q&Agency and CSA will educate both industry members and general film-lovers about the oft-underexplored and uniquely fascinating art of casting through The Q&Agency’s signature hourlong live virtual Q&As.As part of the agreement, CSA will share in

Nominees will be recognized during the 78th Emmy Awards ceremony held on September 14, 2026On July 8th, 2026 the Television Academy announced Emmy Award nominees including several nominations for CSA members. This year, for the first time in Emmy history, Associate Casting Directors & Casting Producers are eligible for recognition. See the full list of casting nominations below.

Actor: David Mattar Merten | Interviewed by: Matthew Glasner, CSA1. Has there been a Casting Director who has really championed or supported you in your career journey? Taylor Williams and Erica Jensen are who immediately come to mind. Two incredible women in this industry who really took the time to give me opportunities when others weren’t holding those same doors open for me. 2. What is the pro

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Actor: Ronald Peet | Interviewed by: Destiny Lilly, CSA1. Has there been a Casting Director who has really championed or supported you in your career journey? I’ve been deeeeeeply blessed to have a number of incredible casting directors who have championed me along this journey. Destiny Lilly, CSA, Findley Davidson, CSA, Erica A. Hart, CSA, Stephanie Yankwitt, CSA, Kim Taylor-Coleman, CSA, Karyn C

Actor: Kennedy Garcia | Interviewed by: Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick1. Has there been a Casting Director who has really championed or supported you in your career journey? Definitely Marnie Saitta! She believed in me from the beginning and cast me on Days of Our Lives. 2. What is the project you’re most proud of, and why?I am most proud of being Felicity on Days. I have been on the show for over

Actor: Lea Drinda | Interviewed by: Cassandra Han, CSA1. Has there been a Casting Director who has really championed or supported you in your career journey? Liza Stutzky has been an incredible person to have worked with. It is such a gift, for an actress, when a Casting Director sees more in you than the roles and characters that you have already portrayed and gives you the opportunity to step ou

Film Winners Include “Sinners” “Jay Kelly” and “Zootopia 2” Television Winners Include “The Pitt” “The Studio” and "Adolescence" Theatre Winners Include “English” “Buena Vista Social Club” and “Maybe Happy Ending”-Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 2026 - Casting Society (CSA) honored excellence in casting across feature film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theater at the 41st An

Premiere Episode Debuts on March 10th and Features Actor Mark Hamill in Conversation with Casting Director Rich Delia.Los Angeles, CA - February 26, 2026 - Casting Society (CSA) is expanding its platform with the debut of an original YouTube interview series, “The Callback,” dedicated to exploring the artistry, impact, and evolving role of casting across film, television, commercials and theater.

Actor: Ashley Romans | Interviewed by: Tiffany Little Canfield, CSA1. Has there been a Casting Director who has really championed or supported you in your career journey? Tiffany Little Canfield, CSA, Victoria Hoffman, and Rose Brochner, CSA. I feel grateful to have them championing me in my corner. They aren’t just champions of booking work but really expanding, growing and bettering the craft of

Laura Adler, former Casting Society Administrator and Casting Director died on January 22, 2026, in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 65.Born and raised in New York City, Adler was the daughter of the late actor and director Jerry Adler. She is survived by her sisters Alisa Adler, a talent agent at Paradigm; Emily Adler, a writer; Amy Adler; and her beloved nephew, Joe Adler.Over more

This morning, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards®, including the first-ever nominees for the Oscar® for Outstanding Achievement in Casting—a historic milestone for the casting profession and a defining moment for the industry.This milestone signifies more than just the addition of a new category; it symbolizes years of advocacy and pr

Actor: Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen | Interviewed by: Sien Josephine Teijssen, CSA1) Has there been a Casting Director who has really championed or supported you in your career journey?Absolutely. Anja Phillip—she’s the one who got me my first acting job ever, and most of the jobs that followed. Not only is she a wonderful human being, but she’s also an excellent director in the audition room, and I o

Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Jeff Hiller (“Somebody Somewhere”) and Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”) To Host Los Angeles, New York and London CeremoniesFilm Nominees include “Wicked: For Good,” “Sinners,” “Bugonia,” “Marty Supreme”-Ayo Davis, President, Disney Branded Television, to Receive Lynn Stalmaster Award For Career AchievementBroadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS To Be Presen