They wrestled, each plucking at and then casting off the other’s bob-wig, one of which landed near me like some creature of the sea. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

The moon shines against the windowpane, casting a shadow on the carpet. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

He pushed the button to turn it on, casting his face in a blue glow, then swiped through the music. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Foliage arched over their heads, casting a welcome shade made denser by the stands of tall reeds. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

Dimly I saw a hearth fire casting its feeble light upon the uneven plaster walls of a small cottage. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

In the midst of it there stood a single stone, standing tall under the sun above, and at this hour casting no shadow. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Now he came to think about it, he had not yet tried casting a Patronus with the blackthorn wand....He must try that in the morning.... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

It’s a perfect night to run away, thought Fadi, casting a brooding look at the bright sheen of the moon through the cracked backseat window. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

The slave who had seized upon the stays of our ship stood, and, casting a glance toward the mob awaiting him upon the shore, began to climb, his knees clasped around the cords. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

All over New England people were casting bullets. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Darius made a face, looking disgusted, but he bowed and disappeared into the corridor, but not without casting Meggie a last sympathetic glance. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

I began casting about for other ways to make money. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the bottom stretched a nightmarish version of the Grand Canyon: a river of fire cutting a path through a jagged obsidian crevasse, the glowing red current casting horrible shadows across the cliff faces. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

At three o’clock five school buses left Amity Harbor with their windshield wipers batting ice from the windshields and their headlights casting into the snowfall. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

There was a soft effulgence in the east The moon was coming up, and its mystic shimmer was casting a million lights across the distant restless water. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

They came shuffling through the ash casting their hooded heads from side to side. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

Grandma started at the other end of the table, casting an eye over the competition. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

The moon was full that night, casting a clear white light over the field and the line of the Wood in the distance. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Though Harry could have happily lain down and slept, he staggered to his feet, drew out his wand, and started casting the usual protective spells around them. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

As Harry closed the door behind them, the old-fashioned gas lamps sprang into life, casting flickering light along the length of the hallway. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Before her eyes she found the lusty suitors casting dice inside the gate, at ease on hides of oxen—oxen they had killed. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I never liked it all that much, too many couples just the right side of forty drinking too much and casting around for something better, wondering if they’d have the courage. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rich land is scarce in Kerm, and a Domain’s pride is in the length of its borders, and the lords of Kerm Land are proud men and umbrageous men, casting black shadows. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

He stopped pacing for a moment, casting his dark eyes out over his audience. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Popular guys with nice cars who had no viral iconography casting a shadow over them and would never bring up Chuck E. Cheese’s in her presence sat there rapt. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

His dark eyelashes were long and feathery, casting shadows on his cheeks. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

Mark, one of the bearded casting assistants, says. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

He lowered his voice, casting a nervous glance at the door. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

Soraya and I looked down, solemnly respectful, casting only sideway glances at each other. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

It was almost eight and the sun had begun to drop over Main Street, casting shadows on the festival and turning the sky pink and orange. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

The afternoon sun shone through the steel-mesh side of the freight car, casting a shadow across Thalia’s face. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Well, to make my point as briefly as possible, 1 had learned the hard way that the lecture circuit is something like show business: the casting couch and that routine. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Above and behind, at various angles, workers pack sand into core molds, or hammer plugs into molds, or put casting boxes into the cupola furnace. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

He toyed briefly with casting the governments die in favor of the calutron. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

A bulb dangled from the ceiling, casting harsh light on the yellowed walls, which were coated with a thin film of grease. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

He tried to put it out of his mind, and they set off together, crossing at the traffic lights and casting just one glance back at the window under the hornbeam trees. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The torch sputters behind her, casting her face into deep shadow. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

It gives him an eerie look, shading his eye sockets and casting shadows under his cheekbones. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

The sun was nearing the horizon, casting long shadows across the wharf. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dawn was breaking over the hills, casting light on summit after summit. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

She held it before her like a waiter carrying a tray, lighting the path and casting our twin shadows across the trees. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

“Oh yes, yes!” stammered Darius, casting an almost reverent glance at Mo. “Is that him?” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

“Pip,” said Estella, casting her glance over the room, “don’t be foolish about its effect on you. It may have its effect on others, and may be meant to have. It’s not worth discussing.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

The hall was lit with dozens of torches, dancing and fluttering, casting strange shadows over the hundred feasters, either revealing their true nature or concealing it—one can never tell. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

"Now, this part is tricky, but you can handle it. It's called casting on." When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Flames crawled up the walls and ceiling, casting off billowing black smoke and the whip of sparks. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

In 1957, the Soviets launched Sputnik /, casting a shadow of fear across America. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I ended up casting Victoria as Renfield, but the invitation had nothing to do with it, promise. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

The sun was casting an orange glow over the market as I headed toward a bus leaving for Harare. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

He doesn’t do much boasting about himself—but by interpellating the crowd in particular terms, Antony is casting himself as one of their number.* Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z

What if her girlfriends pawed through her threadbare socks, Nancy Drew mysteries, and frayed hair ribbons, casting them aside and choosing none? Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

I wasn't paying attention to anything else—just trying to set the tableaux—and when Javi finally shuffled into position, the whole moon glowed behind him, casting a pale corona around his head. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Reynie, meanwhile, was casting about for a hidden lever or knob—anything that might open the door. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

I chipped casings off bronze castings, washed glassware, and ground ore for alloys. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Mother’s computer was on, the screen saver casting a green light over the living room. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Now we begin to play, looking at our hands, casting tiles, picking up others at an easy, comfortable pace. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Two giants sat on the outskirts of the group, casting massive shadows over the scene, their faces cruel, rough-hewn like rock. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Tall pine trees loomed over the valley, casting pitch-black shadows, though the morning was sunny. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

“Naw. No casting for stripers. You just drop it in the water off the side and then jig it. Move it up and down.” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Over the field he drove them, pressing the plow down firmly and casting the dragon’s teeth into the furrows. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

Celaena hurried up the steps, her torch casting odd shadows on the walls. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Dusk approached with lightning speed, casting a muted purple hue over the backyard. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

As she finished casting her spell, a giant stone wall appeared, completely covering the chamber’s only exit. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

The angel casting them out looks a mite bit like the mayor. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

And their mom has the nerve to say, “Are you looking for twins for the play?” and the young woman says, “Oh, I don’t know, I’m just an assistant in the casting office.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Before lunch Briony slipped away to the empty rehearsal room—the nursery—and walked up and down on the painted floorboards, considering her casting options. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Gilt-lanterns hang out of windows, casting an aurous glow over all the buildings. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

“I thought we weren’t starting crystal balls until next term,” Ron muttered, casting a wary eye around for Professor Trelawney, in case she was lurking nearby. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

The preacher clears his throat, and shakes himself a little, as though casting aside the somber feeling in the room. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

The orange-gold flowers waved slightly in the wind as the sun set to their left, casting the entire area in a golden haze. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Then they were counting down and casting off. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

Sticky was casting about for his polishing cloth. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Just as all of this happens, the blonde casting assistant woman yells out, “Anthony Foster? Number ninety-one, are you here or not?” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Heidi walks up to the casting assistant and exchanges some words, her head shaking a lot and hands planted firmly on her hips. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

In a sudden swift movement that seems impossible considering how drunk he is, he spins out of my arms, casting me backward in slow, torturous motion. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Her mother continued, casting a shadow over her. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

With every step, Ekon felt it—the distinct sensation of releasing a life raft and casting himself into unknown waters. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

They began to murmur among themselves, casting curious eyes her way and whispering behind their hands. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

We walk toward Henry but have to pass Ruby, who is casting a fishing line up into the trees. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Ida keeps casting furtive glances in the vicinity of Bill and his shotgun. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

She gazed out the school window at the changing clouds, casting a flurry of words toward Omer's side of the city. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

It was as if he spoke from the heavens, casting a c^rk cloud of fear over our valley. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Aunt Maggie’s husband, the “uncle” who had fled from Arkansas in the dead of night, had deserted her; and now she was casting about for a living. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Will soon come to London,” said I, after casting about for a precise form of words, “or summon me anywhere else?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

"What? No no no. I'm the director. I'm the writer, producer, director, assistant-costume designer, and casting director." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

A knight stands in the road, his shoulders rising and falling, his sword in its scabbard casting a serpentine shadow on the ground. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

“No! He lives on the Grand Canal,” Bo said, casting a rather dark look at his brother. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

Grandpa Bobby started casting a small yellow bucktail, hopping it through the grassy patches where the snappers hang out. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Perhaps it’s the iron gray of the afternoon sky overhead, casting gloom as it always does this time of year, but today the two of them look especially worn down and tired. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

The barbecue men had been cooking the hogs since midnight, casting a spell property-wide. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

“You know as well as I do that casting out the church won’t do you a bit of good,” I advised him. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The forest had turned to deep pine, the tall evergreens casting thin shadows from the moonlight. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

I ripped off my bonnet and pinafore and dress and threw myself into the water, casting terror into the hearts of the local tadpoles and turtles. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Her hands trembled and made the lantern bob, casting wild shadows on the ground, but she pressed on and tried to ignore the frightened voice in her head that told her to go back. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The bird hung around, casting his vexed eye down on us from the trees, still needing to be fed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

He made a few more jerky movements up and down, several times casting a longing glance at the lavatory pan. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

I plowed on until I came to where the hemlocks began to border the road, casting a cool shadow on the snow. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

My father was still standing at the end of the reef, patiently casting out, waiting for nengkan to manifest itself as a fish. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sticky was breathing hard and casting glances at the door, as if a lion might fly in next, so it fell to Reynie to introduce them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Smith’s neighbour’s children kept on casting curious glances over the fence. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

She gives my leg a kick, and casting assistant girl says “whatever” and shows me to my place in line, two people ahead of the pretty girl with the flute. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

As he speaks, I notice the sunlight turning more orange than yellow, and casting darker shadows over his face. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

It was understandable, though poor form, that this young woman should be covering for her friend by casting suspicion on an innocent boy. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Henry’s whole face grimaces in frustration, his eyes casting skyward like they’re searching for help from an uncaring universe. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

She put her hands together like a fairytale witch casting a spell. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

This in conjunction with the development of lightweight hollow-bronze casting enabled the Greeks to experiment with daring poses in monumental sculpture before attempting them in marble. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

But the glorious golden peach was casting a warm glow. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

But there was one way in which he could both make some money and endear himself to the top people in the Graz community—by casting horoscopes. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

I run the rest of the way to the wake, one step ahead of the iron hooks she’s casting. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

Or casting a vote for the first female presidential candidate of a major party. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

The sun hangs low in the distance, casting their snowcapped peaks in light shades of pink, and their wide, bare slopes in deep blue. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

The fire flickered before him, casting light on Pima and the drowned girl. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

The casting assistant with blonde ringlet hair and a hoarse voice gets up from the desk and walks over to us. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

He made a casting of the stone and sent it to a gem-crazy duke in Lorraine, warning him of the rumors of a curse. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

A throbbing orange glow appeared in the corners of my vision, casting flickering shadows across the train car. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Even better, Emma was there waiting for me, sitting on the edge of the mound casting stones into the bog. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

A few seconds later the shadow stopped; the light settled to a standstill, casting three unmoving planes of brightness into the room. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I was standing there with the night-light casting its small brightness when I looked down and saw the claw-footed tub wearing the red socks May had put on its porcelain feet. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

After some helpless casting about, Mike brightened and began again:— Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

Groups of pedestrians bustled past without casting a glance in our direction. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Ahead was a lone streetlight, casting a yellow circle of light onto the cracked sidewalk. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Heat-lanterns float overhead, casting a copper glow and warming the inside of the tent. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

“We’ve been all over the place. Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska—” She paused, casting about for something more glamorous. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

It was, as they say nowadays, perfect casting. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

Henry was a drowning man casting about for something to save him. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Through bleary eyes, I took in the sight of the tahara room’s tile floor and the oil lamps casting their sullen glow. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

By the time the sun sets and we arrive in the heart of Shibuya, the neon lights of Tokyo have already lit up, casting the city in a glittering rainbow of color. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Even without the nighttime fights and fireworks, the city’s surfaces shone with glass and metal, the unlikely spindles of party towers casting thin shadows across the island. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

As he spoke, Bernabe paced between rows, casting his eyes nervously—but actually blankly—about, as if searching for clues. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Inside it a fire burns merrily, the flames bright and white, casting long shadows across the space. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

It was the weapon of Kronos, the one he’d used to slice up his father, Ouranos, before the gods had taken it away from him and cut Kronos to pieces, casting him into Tartarus. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

I’d like to appeal to all our listeners to emulate their example, perhaps by casting a protective charm over any Muggle dwellings in your street. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

The very last rays of the setting sun were casting a bloody light over the long-shadowed grounds. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

Tycho was, like his peers, a believer in astrology and became adept at casting horoscopes. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Where you are undoubtedly studying art history, women’s studies, and probably casting your own bronzes. And you probably work in a coffee house to help cover the rent.” American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

The sun was low and the great mound was casting a shadow that looked long enough to reach the Allegheny Mountains. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

My sister looked around and saw everybody casting glances at my dad, lying on his throne. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

“And the task of casting such a work calls for a specific image in an audience’s mind.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

It’s early—before roll call—but the sun is bright and cresting over the lower peaks of the mountains, casting its rose-tipped glow across the sleeping camp. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

I go through the same routine all over again with Hank—casting, wait a week. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

It was light out when we found them, the sun rising slowly in a pale-blue sky, casting a warm glow over the fields of sorrow and grief. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Grandma waved a finger back and forth from Genie to Ernie as if she were casting a spell. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Mr. Gideon's lips twist into a hint of a smile, the low light casting interesting shadows across his pale face. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

At any moment, Rex Rollins the casting director could call, so I’m clutching my dying Nokia in one hand and, no doubt about it, that lucky rabbit foot in the other. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

The Pensieve was sitting on the desk again, casting silvery specks of light over the ceiling. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Only a fraction of the candles are burning, but the sight is no less resplendent as they illuminate the twisting black branches, casting dancing shadows over the striped walls. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

“Couldn’t you see who was casting it? Didn’t you see anyone? And it led you to the sword! I can’t believe this! Then what happened?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Even as I spoke, my eyes were casting about for some sign of my table-book. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

The night riders were on patrol, he explained, casting agent and passenger into dangerous waters. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

“Wonderful, Virginia!” she says, and puts me in charge of the whole production—writing, directing, casting, everything. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

He paused to step over a log, the lantern casting quivering shadows across the dirt. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Then he had gone meekly to his imprisonment, casting a last long, doting look upon her. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

The lights of the monster shone brightly, casting an eerie yellow glow across the stone of the open West Door, where the Griever exited into the depths of the Maze. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Even Beetle shared in the sudden blooming of bread and didn’t care to ask why until, her stomach finally full, she found her mind empty and casting about for something to figure out. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I stood under it, remembered all the times we’d climbed it, straddled its branches, our legs swinging, dappled sunlight flickering through the leaves and casting on our faces a mosaic of light and shadow. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

The sun had retreated behind some clouds, casting the space into deep shadow and returning the chill Ophie first felt there. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

They all clashed with the formless beast, eventually casting it back into the darkness below. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

I cry, with another quick, nasty face at the sky, mournfully observing the way it is, bitterly remembering the way it was, and idiotically casting tomorrow’s nets. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z

Only Beaudelet remained behind, tinkering at his boat and Mariequita walked away with her basket of shrimps, casting a look of childish ill-humor and reproach at Robert from the comer of her eye. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

The moon rose, casting a silver stripe over the ocean. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

She was casting about for something to say when Henry excused himself to use the bathroom. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

It was more as if she were casting for a smile than that she had caught one. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

He lifted the baton in the air like a wizard casting a spell and yelled, "We got work to do!" Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

In South Africa, faith in the Holy Trinity exists quite comfortably alongside belief in witchcraft, in casting spells and putting curses on one’s enemies. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Teddy seemed oblivious of the fact that someone was standing at the foot of his chair—or, for that matter, casting a shadow over his notebook. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z

I look over at him as the sun slowly crests the horizon, casting a warm glow onto his face, his eyes bright and filled with something brand new but somehow familiar. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

Tragedy seemed to lurk around every corner, casting its shadow over any wrong turn or chance encounter. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I did not go into that voting station alone on April 27; I was casting my vote with all of them. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the table, she noticed two aging men casting anxious glances at her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Finn scratched for the flashlight Sean kept by the door, but the light was weak and yellow, casting the barn in sepia. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

Deep within her she knew a dark shadow was casting itself over the Abbey. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

It was something the teachers seemed to appreciate when casting pilgrims and Native Americans in the school Thanksgiving plays, but it came in a lot less handy when we were trying to make friends. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

I am walking through New York City with Kim, the skyscrapers casting shadows on our faces. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The sky pales, casting the jagged peaks of the mountains around me in shadow. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

“So,” the casting woman continues, “this could be quite a long day, and I encourage everyone to make use of the snack shop down the hall, or to get outside and get some fresh air.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Arthur went off with him, casting back a longing look on Lucy’s face, which lay in her pillow, almost whiter than the lawn. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

And over time, Ethyne’s eye drifted less and less toward the forest, and more toward the Tower casting its shadow over the Protectorate. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

This square was better lit than the rest of the village, with four lanterns casting menacing shadows on the paving stones. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

But just at this moment Napoleon stood up and, casting a peculiar sidelong look at Snowball, uttered a high-pitched whimper of a kind no one had ever heard him utter before. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

“Thank you, Wanda,” she said, casting a glance at Moss’s mother. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She sat up in her bed excitedly, casting out in her head. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

When he had been there last, the most striking characteristic of the landscape had been the black mountain, its shadow casting gloom upon the village. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

The sun was slowly rising but had already begun casting shadows on the huts and houses. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

All around her, filtered sunlight pushed through the trees, casting touches of gold on random spots. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Zu followed him out the side door, casting an anxious look my way. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

When the sun sinks down, casting long shadows over glittering snow, it is time to return to the village. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

Sean stood in front of the open barn door, his large form casting a long shadow. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

“Okay,” the casting woman says, laughing, handing me a clipboard and a pen. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

We passed the platter of turkey self-consciously and did our best to pretend he wasn’t casting a wet tarpaulin over our entire feast. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Bobby Gene peered over our shoulders, casting a nice cool shadow. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Every four years, the Twelve Towns had a magic tournament—the Golden Frog Games, where the towns would compete in everything from toad racing to spell casting to enchanted dressmaking. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

To their right was the tractor shed, and beyond that was the barnyard fence and the barn itself, casting a long shadow. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

He loved playing rough; I couldn’t imagine my casting him off was enough to anger him. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Dad said he’d do the same before casting a ballot for a Democrat. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Thence it turned, smiting the Vale of Anduin with hail and lightning, and casting its shadow upon Minas Tirith with threat of war. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

There were more dementors in here, casting their freezing aura over the place; they stood like faceless sentinels in the corners farthest from the high, raised platform. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

He had laughed the first time I made the comparison, waved his fingers in front of my face like he was casting a spell over me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Lighted torches were stuck into the ground to the right and left of it, and two more were burning on the lawn, casting quivering shadows in the night. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

The train rumbles over a bridge; the setting sun is feverishly beautiful, casting a striking pink glow on the facades of the clapboard houses that dot the water’s edge. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

But lately, the sister was not casting her mirthless smile in the direction of the probationers, nor speaking to them in the subdued voice that gave them such terrors. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Every time we put a slash through one of those names, it’s like we’re casting a vote for our own party. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Bronwyn had set down her trunk and I was standing on it now, head above the crowd, casting my eyes over a shifting sea of faces. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

Over the years, she told me the same story, except for the ending, which grew darker, casting long shadows into her life, and eventually into mine. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

He spat some R.C. into an empty, open locker, casting an acrimonious glance at Art. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The agent stopped, casting about, trying to measure his progress. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I mean Gryffindor rooms are all well and good but the trouble with red is—it is said to send you a little mad—not that I’m casting aspersions . Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z

“Look,” said Ron, obviously casting around for a change of subject, “it’s the holidays! It’s nearly Christmas! Let’s — let’s go down and see Hagrid. We haven’t visited him for ages!” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

The rain was still coming down, casting a gray light around the car. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

History was everywhere, looming over me like the long, leafy branches casting shadows over the walkway. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I can only imagine how many bets people are casting right now in larger gambling shops like the Pirate’s Den. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

And you too, she thought, casting a worried glance at her friend’s wide-open face. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

"Quite right, sugar-plum," Mr Wormwood said, casting a look of such simpering sloppiness at his wife it would have made a cat sick. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

Between these lampposts my shadow on the winter snow would stretch ahead of me, double, shrink again and disappear, the lamps casting their haloes around them like the moon in fog. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

Clary stared down at the ground, where the light from the greenhouse was casting long, thin shadows of them both. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Sunlight slanted in from the left, casting a shadow on half of his rotund face. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Barbarossa nodded, casting a quick sideways glance at Esther. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then it shook its wings as though casting off night forever, took a couple of awkward steps, and flew away. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

I look on as Zero waits another few minutes before casting a new bet. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Harry could see Percy and the rest of the Ministry delegation waiting for him, casting nervous glances at the sobbing Hagrid and Grawp, who were still in their seats. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

“By golly,” he said and picked up a casting from a bird of prey. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

Without thought I circled back around and stopped my bike at the familiar old oak tree at the end of my block, its far-reaching limbs casting much-appreciated shade. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

The Mews was neatly kept, with sawdust on the floor to absorb the mutes, and the castings taken up every day. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Light through the open transom fell on the ceiling fan, casting distorted shadows of the four motionless blades against the opposite wall. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I was casting constellations with Director Horus last night and I asked him about that meeting we found on Quinton’s computer.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

The bean plants stood erect in thrifty order, casting as they stood little fringes of clear shadow in the sunshine. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

‘There’s a time for the casting of silver and a time for the casting of cannon. If that’s not in the Bible, it should be.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

The back porch light is on, casting a white halo around her entire body. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

I can’t tell at this point; the sun is high enough now that the table of intimidating people is being backlit, casting them only as a series of judgmental silhouettes. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

When a casting agent went to sleep in Tokyo, a modeling scout was waking up in London. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

The sun was low, burning gold through the trees, casting our shadows before us on the ground, long and distorted. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

The next morning, he posts the casting choices on the wall outside his classroom. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

It consisted in baiting the hook, casting it dramatically, waiting a while, pulling it up minus worm and fish and starting the whole thing over again. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

The grey dawn creeps in through the windows, casting soft shadows. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Somebody’s headlights had saved me, casting me in silhouette. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

His fireplace is crackling and bright, casting light across the ceiling and the walls. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

This African patriot had helped found the organization in 1912, and casting my vote near his grave site brought history full circle, for the mission he began eighty-two years before was about to be achieved. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her lips move the whole time as if she were doing her usual sullen, under-her-breath grumbling, but Yoyo knows she is casting a spell that will leave the men powerless, becalmed. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Hazel hated that, it meant casting about in his mind for an answer and casting about in Hazel’s mind was like wandering alone in a deserted museum. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Luster took still another notch in himself and gave the impervious Queenie a cut with the switch, casting his glance about the square. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bailey climbs the oak tree to retrieve his hidden box before sunset, gazing down at the circus that sits bathed in deep orange light, casting long pointed shadows across the field. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

For a moment, I thought he might be casting another spell, but no power stopped me, so I called to Tonantzin. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

A bare minimum of bulbs lit the space, casting long shadows and making the alcoves seem like portals to undisclosed hells. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

“Hush, Ben, he might hear you,” Lillian said, again casting a quick glance to the stair and listening for his heavy walk. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

He drove beneath a canopy of elms, then along a stretch of open shore, then past the municipal docks, where a woman in pedal pushers stood casting for bullheads. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

The moon directly over Milagro was clear and bright, almost full, the town dully luminous, trees and houses casting shadows. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The mullah chose an ayat and recited it, casting the other fellow nasty glances. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

“I was hated and resented,” Ignatius said, casting a hurt expression at the brown walls of the kitchen. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Snow lay piled upon the translucent roof, casting patterns of sunshine throughout. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

“Call me no longer Wheeze, but Sara Louise,” I said grandly, smiling in the darkness, casting off the nickname she had diminished me with since we were two. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

They catapult toward me, casting their eyes around in search of the suicide bomber. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

The sun was doing antics among the million specks of dust hanging between us and casting a brilliant, unstable pool of light on the floor. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

When all this had been accomplished, Mr Tibbs stood near the centre of the Ballroom casting his expert butler’s eye over the scene. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He sat by our fly, casting looks across the channel, up toward the hillside where the hundred cook-fires of the enemy light up the night. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

The following day, Celaena approached the glass throne, casting a wary glance about the council chamber. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

“Silence, please!” the blonde casting assistant screams, bellowing over the buzz of mothers putting makeup on their girls; of boys singing scales; of every other child nervously retucking-in his or her shirt. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Lamps hang from the ceiling over each table, casting cones of light. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

The landscape jerks forward, falls away, the train casting a passing shadow on an expanse of nondescript buildings. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Here was a child who, by the time he had reached the second grade, spoke much like the toothless fishermen casting their nets into Albemarle Sound. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

He takes a seat at the desk, his frame casting a moving shadow over its laminate surface as he swivels the chair to face me. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

So I had done battle with the prince who had mixed the blood of his two sons with the metal he had used for casting his swords. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

During the singing the preacher tried yet another ruse; he intoned mournfully, letting his voice melt into the singing, yet casting his words above it: “How many mothers of these young men are here tonight?” Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ranofer whirled and doubled back, casting a shrinking look over his shoulder as he did so. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

“Hey there, Butterfly,” he says, casting a tired smile across the midnight kitchen. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

When a hurricane blew through, as one had just a year before—tearing off roofs and casting boats up on the shore—everyone suffered at least a little. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Harry strode off through the heather, walking in a large circle with the distraught Hermione at its center, casting the spells she usually performed to ensure their protection. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Most unjust of all, they could not have a voice in deciding their futures by casting a vote in a federal election. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

“I smell a thief!” he shouts, casting around him, knocking over a tankard of dark brown beer, his warty nose sniffing the air. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

We bolted through the catacombs, Emma’s fire casting manic shadows across the walls, the blind boys clicking loudly with their tongues and shouting out “Left!” or “Right!” when we came to splits in the tunnel. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

Tears welled in his eyes at the thought of casting it away. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“That’s a good question, Oscar,” Mrs. Brown responds, casting a disapproving look around. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

They flew higher, the child screaming and clinging to her waist with sharp fingers, and Serafina saw the Specter behind her, a drift of mist swirling on the water, casting about for its lost prey. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The falls are casting a little shadow on the ledge, darkening where the little trail ends. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

They milled around, casting quick glances up and down the sidewalk, like they were waiting for someone, all of them so nicely dressed, wearing ties with clips on them like store clerks and bank tellers. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even the most harmless things seemed to be casting suspicious shadows. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

A naked light bulb burned on a cord swinging from the ceiling, casting sharp shadows on the wall behind the mantelpiece, and in the corner where Calpurnia sat. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

Archie turned away from Brother Jacques and watched the ambulance making its careful progress out of the athletic field, the rotating blue light casting emergency flashings all over the place. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

They took turns reciting Homeric genealogies, full of falsifications and borrowings from real life, and sometimes they fought over this or that favorite real uncle or aunt, and had to bargain like casting directors. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“It’s the children,” said Mrs. Parsons, casting a half- apprehensive glance at the door. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

Pet’s bulk was casting a black shadow over her, but it felt almost safe, like a shield. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

They are exposed to the music of their parents and siblings, friends, and relatives, casting a wide net over multiple experiences and genres. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z

Previously a golden fountain had filled the center of the hall, casting shimmering spots of light over the polished wooden floor and walls. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

In addition to casting spells for curses and revenge, the witches often battle one another. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

Such as the young female ghost sitting next to Miss Alice, casting the old woman baleful looks. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

“The court rules that you can only have an opinion on Harry Potter casting if you’ve been a fan longer than a year.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

Traffic on roads and streets was not unusual that night, casting doubt on accounts of tens of thousands of people fleeing on foot or in their cars. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

The blade glowed faintly, casting a golden light on the rows of lockers. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

At one point, my client sneezed violently, causing a virtual stampede in the courtroom; most observers believed he was casting a spell. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Boos and jeers erupted as Sticky was dragged from the room, casting one last frightened glance back at Reynie before disappearing. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

The next dawn, Willis was at the dock with him, loading in a jug, some cheese sandwiches, and some corn muffins, then casting him loose, waving him out into the incoming tide. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

He probably wanted to look reassuring, but in centaur form he towered over me, casting a shadow across the table. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

She drew a bonelight from her pocket and gave it a shake, casting a pale green glow over the pipe. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

As the sun rises, casting fresh, full light through the windshield, I sigh with the simple relief that comes along with daytime. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

But it dissatisfied me when I had finished it; so, casting it aside, I tried to say the same thing in yet another way in Long Black Song. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Especially with his look”—by which he means that casting directors do not have a big field of young, athletic-looking black males to choose from. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

Tucker hissed, casting a quick look back at Miles. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

The flames in the brazier brightened, casting a silver glow over the room. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Clouds had rolled in off the mountains, casting the whole of Yazd in gauzy gray light. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

The creature paced slowly in front of Hibiscus, casting an ominous shadow over his body. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“In my experience—in our experience,” Mae said, casting a fond glance at Birdie, “it’s best for all concerned if you simply go ahead and be what you are meant to be. Saves valuable time.” Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

We played them in the evenings as the sun set over the steeples of Boston, casting broad, brazen rectangles of light across the fraying rugs. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The casting process meant that no two metal letters were ever precisely the same, even before wear and tear. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

But as he looked down, casting around for shadows, he saw the glare begin to swing sideways in a gust of wind. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

The woman’s butterfly dæmon rose into the air, casting about to left and right, and fluttered down to whisper something, at which Adèle Starminster said, “Come to the window seat.” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

I started casting a white bucktail and in no time jumped a baby tarpon that wasn’t even ten pounds. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

The bronze chandeliers’ gas jets produced a softly palpitating glow, casting pools of light across the polished oak floor. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

I imagined her alone, lying in bed, reading or casting spells or devouring small children. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

It crackled to full strength in the silence of the ruins, casting flickering shadows through the interior of the ruin. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

There are no drops of rain at all; instead, there is sunlight casting a soft glow around him. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

The dark clouds move over them, casting black shadows on the soldiers. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Richard wished he hadn’t said he was a writer and so he added, as if to make up for saying he was a writer, “I’m fascinated by the discoveries at Igbo-Ukwu. The bronze castings.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The seer was a specialist in the casting of twigs; he threw them on the ground, and made interpretations based on how they fell. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Reynie thanked him gratefully, noticing as he did so that a number of parents were casting grumpy looks at the man, apparently disliking the notion of being friendly to competitors. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

The lantern hanging from the low-slung ceiling of our cabin swings wildly, casting wavering shadows that rise and flow just as uneasily as the waves. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

By the time they stopped, the sun had already sunk between the tree trunks, casting slanted yellow beams and bands of shadow through the undergrowth. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

The light on the lawn was golden, casting long velvety shadows, and the cloudy, radiant sky was straight out of Constable; though I didn’t want to admit it, I was about half-drunk. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” said I, casting my eyes over the note, which was exactly in those terms. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Here I am, casting you out of the Inner City, and I have nothing to help protect you except...” When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

The bird, casting a quick look in his direction, flew at the window again, but this time it encountered no barrier. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

The setting sun hovered over the rooftops, casting a yellowish-orange glow in the darkening sky. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

He spread his hands wide as if casting out demons only he could see, and shouted, “There is nothing fair here!” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Knowing what every native loves to hear, he would have offered the classic immigrant story, casting himself as the heroic newcomer, self-sufficient, resourceful. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Having found for himself the proper willow charcoal, Johnny went quickly ahead with his casting. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She is in the room of dining, casting a fishing rod. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

Then Hector stripped his armor from him and casting his own aside, put it on. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

From down six sets of halls, I can hear the mean Starbucks-dumping casting assistant shouting for the next fifty children to line up. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

I knew her freshly baked cornbread would soon be casting its spell as well. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Lights flickered out there, casting odd beams through the cracks between the wooden boards. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Pascal and Boyle both ‘won’ this argument in so far as they succeeded in casting doubt on the legitimacy of appealing to substances whose existence might be theoretically convenient but could not be demonstrated experimentally. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Possibly my crippling clumsiness was seen as endearing rather than pathetic, casting me as a damsel in distress. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Outside, the wind howled and sent the tops of the leafless trees casting back and forth in the night. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

“Lovely day,” said Fudge, casting an eye over the lake. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

I knew that Osh was as much a castaway as I was, though he himself had done the casting. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

He stares so long I find myself casting furtive glances at the one-way glass, hoping for some direction from Haymitch, but my earpiece stays silent. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

In May 1664, Hooke was a candidate for the post of professor of geometry at Gresham College, but lost out on the casting vote of the Lord Mayor. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

Jam backed away slightly, casting her eyes repeatedly at Pet’s silent bulk for comfort. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Simply being able to count was considered a talent as mystical and arcane as casting spells and calling the gods by name. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

Suddenly without means, his father began casting around for boatbuilding work on the London waterfront. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

During lunch the clouds started to advance, slinking across the blue sky, darting in front of the sun momentarily, casting long shadows across the beach, and blackening the waves. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

He weaves slightly on bowed legs, casting an uneven light from the swinging lantern. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

“Soon, Number Two, soon,” said Mr. Benedict, casting an affectionate look first at her, then at the giddy, happy children beyond the window. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Nevertheless, the girl hurried along, her sandals tapping and echoing, the golden light of the bauble casting its rays through shadows that hung like cobwebs. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

Candles glow in stained-glass sconces, casting dancing light over the party and its attendees. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Instinct had prompted her to put away her husband’s bounty in casting off her allegiance. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hold him off, without a wand in his hand!...He laughed before casting the curse.... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

At one point I noticed a young man enter and stand at the threshold, casting his eye about the crowd. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Wanting to see, I focused my eyes as the eagles had taught me, and there the genie would be—shaking one bead out of the pouch and casting it at us. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Despite being an urban black girl, she dressed like a preppy out of central casting, wearing saddle shoes and pink sweaters and somehow managing to pull off the look. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Chucha always had a voodoo job going, some spell she was casting or spirit she was courting or enemy she was punishing. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

“One day is so like another here,” he replied, “that I don’t know without casting it up. However, I come here some time since you left.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

Sitti placed both hands over her own eyes, as if casting a spell on herself, and began speaking. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

The king gave a small, sad smile, the lantern in his hand casting a dark shadow on his face. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

Beckany, the ringlet-haired casting assistant whose voice has steadily shredded into a total rasp today, is standing by the door, letting the last child out from her singing audition. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Even back on Rose Hill we tended to be cautious in our play, the memory of Zeke casting a long shadow for years to follow. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

The countermanding of Lola’s casting decision, and the laughter in the boys it provoked, made for a shift in the balance of power. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Rex Rollins the casting director does a curtsy, something wildly girly, and that makes the bearded boys hoot so hard that I think one of their beards is going to pop off, like, literally. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Scrubby trees dotted the lawn, casting dappled shadows over the benches scattered around. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ekon stepped forward, the hall’s torchlight casting one side of his face in shadow. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

“To be honest,” I start again, “I lied. I—I got on the bus and got a message from the casting people, and they wanted me to come back and sing for them. Today.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Celia looks from the twins back in the direction of the courtyard, where the light from the bonfire gleams along the edges of the tents, casting dancing shadows of patrons across the striped fabric. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

She felt lost then, casting about, like a shipwreck survivor, no shore in sight, only miles and miles of water. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

The sun went down, casting red gleams across the water. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

They stake everything on that moment, posing for photographs while planting the flag, casting themselves in bronze. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

On the opposite side of the quad sat the senior lockers, pressed up against the wall, the yellowed sun from the skylights casting them in a pallid tone. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Dedd and I were having a time managing the lot, while Mama was doing her share, casting stem glances from the middle of our pew. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nobody ever stepped outside the hut without casting a quick look seaward. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

She flicked her fingers, as if she were casting the illness aside. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I was a bad casting but I couldn’t be remelted. Nobody can be remelted. And so I remained a bad casting.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Me getting home tomorrow morning? I’m supposed to be on standby here; the casting people told me I might be getting a call to come back in or something.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

“I thought you got out of acting,” I say, stunned, “because of annoying ringlet-haired casting assistants.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

The flashlights snapped on behind them, casting their shadows onto the wall. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

It was the same pulpit where over twenty years earlier I had spoken to the congregation about casting and catching stones. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

A small fire crackled, casting long shadows across the towering form of Miss Miss. The sculpture seemed alive. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

She wiggles her fingers in the air like she's casting a spell and giggles. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Ms. Miller said she was not advocating colorblind casting, but rather “being more conscious, not less.” Director Quits ‘All My Sons’ Amid Dispute Over Cast’s Racial Makeup 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z

She goes to rock ‘n’ roll festivals and art schools, and has street castings in cities. Studio Visit | Ryan McGinley 2010-03-19T19:29:00Z

Many white families not only disagreed with their black neighbors, but refused to even consider their point of view, quickly casting them in the roles of villainous enemies. My hometown Confederate war 2017-08-26T04:00:00Z

“Homeland,” in this fourth season, is teasing the audience with two or three different central relationships, seemingly casting about for its new narrative engine. “Homeland”s antiheroine problem: How mentor-mentee relationships are ruining the show 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z

Mr. Martins has long been the principal inheritor of the power and the duties — teaching, choreographing, casting, commissioning, supervising, coaching — that once were Balanchine’s. History Is About to Change at New York City Ballet. How? 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z

Worth noting: a refreshing degree of casting diversity, once unheard of in this genre. Perspective | Expecting little, our TV critic found 25 shows worth watching this fall. (Yes, really!) 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z

Here's the scenario: Choose any film from any period of history that you believe could have been improved with different casting in key roles. Fixing Hollywood's casting mistakes 2010-11-20T02:01:00Z

“Music,” the movie which Sia wrote and directed, was criticized by disability rights activists for its depiction of autistic people and for casting someone not on the autism spectrum. Kathy Griffin Is Trying to Get Back on the D-List 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z

It all ends up looking arty and feeling empty, with Acosta in particular casting around for some dramatic raison d'etre. Carlos Acosta: Premieres Plus ? review 2011-07-29T17:29:43Z

In his own writings, Plato’s prize pupil Aristotle seems to confirm some elements of his master’s story while casting doubt on others. My Quest for Atlantis 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z

However, the casting of headstrong brunette Cindy Williams in American Graffiti made Lucas reconsider. The unsung women of Star Wars: buns, a dead Obi-Wan and the script doctor 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z

In a recent interview Ms. Anspaugh said that casting was 75 percent of the piece, and here you see what she means. Jen Rosenblit and Vanessa Anspaugh Perform at Live Arts 2012-02-20T15:26:04Z

But thanks to some unpredictable recipe of casting and charisma, Con Air remains the oddest of 1990s popcorn movies: half disreputable prison flick, half gleaming Aerosmith video. Muscles, mullets and Malkovich: has Con Air got even weirder with age? 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z

We wrote to the casting director Nina Gold – one of the best in the business, who casts Mike’s films – and as a result we were invited to meet him. 'Hope has started to grow': Maxine Peake on Corbyn, people power and Peterloo’s radical legacy 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z

That said, the more remarkable aspect of this undeniably prejudiced film is the casting of the Japanese actress Toshia Mori in her biggest and most dynamic role during her brief stint in the United States. These Talkies Star Complicated Women You Might Well Recognize 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z

MR James had little sympathy for his protagonists, and the excellent casting delivers flawed but captivating types ripe for spooking. Your next box set: Ghost Stories for Christmas 2012-11-30T09:19:32Z

Lifetime is casting a voice actor, and the film will also include “cameos from other famous Internet memes,” said The Hollywood Reporter. You're Getting a Grumpy Cat TV Movie for Christmas 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

This is art as psychological provocation, casting doubts on moral convictions formed from social conventions. This week's new exhibitions 2010-07-30T23:06:00Z

Superb casting makes "The Fallen Sun" watchable, and Serkis' villain matches and in some ways exceeds the series' most extreme malefactors and their capacity to make a person's skin crawl. For Idris Elba's sake, let "Luther" retire 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z

The conversation about inclusion in Hollywood has brought attention to other casting controversies. How James Franco as Castro highlights exclusion of Latinos in Hollywood 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z

“What’s the point,” he asked, “in casting gay, Asian-American and African-American characters if producers are going to edit out the racism and homophobia these contestants deal with while playing the game?” On ‘Big Brother,’ Racial and Gay Slurs Abound 2013-07-08T21:48:48Z

And the sound reverberating from inside the casting room as he waited to read for “The Cool Kids,” the new sitcom from Charlie Day of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” made him downright nervous. Martin Mull Has a Few Thoughts About Aging 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z

The FX series "Pose," which demonstrates a commitment to authenticity in its storytelling and in its casting in front of and behind the camera, has been hailed by critics as revolutionary. Scarlett Johansson withdraws from “Rub and Tug” amid backlash over her “insensitive” casting 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z

But if the casting were more diverse in general, the dark-equals-evil signifiers wouldn’t be as glaring. Devil in the Details: The Real Problem With History Channel’s Satan 2013-03-19T12:00:01Z

The two men, then, began casting for a lead actress. See Dierks Bentley's Stunning New 'Black' Music Video 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z

Here’s five examples of kid casting at its finest: From Sally Draper to Arya Stark: 5 TV dramas that bet big on kid actors and won 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z

Previously swept under the rug of supposedly immutable traditions and rules, it is now revealed everywhere, in casting, funding, leadership, programming. After a Long, Starring Run, Will Racism at Last Get the Hook? 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z

These days, that sort of thing has migrated away from central casting and set construction into the realm of computer graphics. Luchino Visconti's The Leopard cost a fortune and it was worth every penny 2010-08-20T23:06:00Z

A week later, casting emailed and instructed me to show up at Park Avenue South at 5:48 a.m. along with 26 other extras. Almost famous: On loving and leaving "Sex and the City" 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z

One of the movie’s biggest problems is the star casting. Movie Review: ‘God’s Pocket’ Is John Slattery’s Directorial Debut 2014-05-08T23:52:09Z

When you started the project, was the casting nailed down? The Woman Behind ‘Wonder Woman’ 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z

Whittaker’s casting pre-dates the uprising born of female empowerment shaking the United States right now, so the timing of her arrival in “Doctor Who” is purely coincidental. The new “Doctor Who” review: Jodie Whittaker takes control of the TARDIS 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z

And because the tale is essentially a fantasy — of love, fame and ruin; biography as mythology — its casting is the inverse of the rock bio. Queen, Ally and the Alchemy of Musical Stardom on the Big Screen 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z

The biopic will face a tough reception, partly because of the controversy over the casting of Ms. Saldana, whose skin was darkened for the role. Review: ‘What Happened, Miss Simone?’ Documents Nina Simone’s Rise as Singer and Activist 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z

Were you worried that it was taking quite a risk casting him as the male lead? Director Gus Van Sant gets romantic with "Restless" 2011-09-15T18:34:26Z

The producers made their serious intentions clear with the casting of the older Einstein: It’s Geoffrey Rush, an Oscar, Tony and Emmy winner. Review: ‘Genius,’ a Portrait of the Man Behind the Equation 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z

The casting is only for extras, not for speaking parts. Game of Thrones fifth series: more than 10,000 Spaniards apply to be extras 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z

An updated casting call released by the film’s producers on Friday said that a strong dance background is necessary. Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner’s ‘West Side Story’ Is Casting 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z

After trudging through casting after casting with little to no success, Ms. van Seenus was suddenly in demand. Moving Through the Lens 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z

It did take Ms. Stone a while to wrap her head around the idea of coming in after Ms. Williams, since that sort of replacement casting — while common on Broadway — doesn’t happen in film. Emma Stone Joins ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z

He got down with the kids and opened egg after egg, whooping when he found some elegant, complicated assembly kit and casting aside any keyrings or character figurines. The parent trap: art after children 2010-08-01T20:30:00Z

The casting director contacted my manager a couple of times before I was willing to go in and read for it. A minute with: Chris Pratt on going from slob to film heartthrob 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z

Claim to Fame: Mr. Colombo is an art director, model casting director, fashion stylist and designer, whose work explores cultural and racial appropriation in fashion and the arts. A Fashion Visionary Reframing Creole Identity 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z

"He wants more inclusivity in casting, which is often white by default, especially in period pieces. “It’s like we’re putting chains on our imagination,” he said." He Was a Snob About Musicals. Then He Tried Out to Play Hamilton. 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z

This is not much of a shock, but why is their producer casting her exes on the show? The Bachelorette Watch: Let's Czech Out Prague 2012-06-26T12:30:34Z

“While Waiting” breaks with several conventions, starting with the nontraditional casting of women as Vladimir and Estragon. Freedom Theater Students Perform at Columbia University 2011-10-17T23:47:19Z

In a way, Ms. Upton’s casting is part of the joke of the movie — that smarmy men will always smarm their way toward younger and more beautiful women. Some Fashion Models Are Better in Movies Than Others 2014-04-18T18:38:50Z

“New York is the least desirable place to be right now for a model in terms of available jobs,” said Rachel Chandler, the casting director. What Happened at New York’s First Pandemic Fashion Show? 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z

Her fears melted further as the casting process moved forward. Taya Kyle talks of her late husband and journey to 'American Sniper' 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z

But my wife, who’s my agent, called the casting directing office and said, “Have you seen Paul’s tape?” How ‘Sound of Metal’ Star Paul Raci Went From Day Jobs to Oscar Nominee 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z

Lee also toys with an essential quality of pillows — their softness — by filling them with hard objects or casting them in bronze as glossy as the shiniest fabric she uses. Review | In the galleries: This art will really speak to you 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z

But now at auditions for bit parts, casting directors make it clear that his face doesn’t fit. My streaming gem: why you should watch Nobody's Watching 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z

Outrage followed; lines for the casting formed all the same. New York Fashion Week, Day 1: Kanye West and Tom Ford Lead the Charge 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z

There will always be some irony in comfortable residents of Georgetown and Burleith casting themselves as populist champions. How a fight over a city athletic field turned into a woke-off of Washington’s well-off 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z

Many observers objected to the casting choices when characters posters and a trailer were unveiled earlier this month. 'Gods of Egypt' Director and Studio Apologize for Film's Lack of Diversity 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z

Ms. Shechet said it represented a sprue, a tool for casting molten material like porcelain. Porcelain Finds Its Outside Voice 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z

The casting process, too, was a challenge: They needed to find actors who not only looked like the characters but also could channel their emotions. ‘Heartstopper’ Is a TV Love Story With the Soul of a Comic 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z

There are casting issues: Some children aged out of their roles, while some grown-ups got other jobs. Curtains Up! How Broadway Is Coming Back From Its Longest Shutdown. 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

Users on social media slammed Jolie's casting game as cruel and exploiting impoverished children. Angelina Jolie 'upset' over backlash to Cambodia film casting process 2017-07-31T04:00:00Z

Since “Outlander” is a non-SAG production, the show was prevented from casting Native Americans. ‘Outlander’ Takes Manhattan 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z

A&E did not announce any casting assignments nor how many episodes the series would run. 'Roots' Remake Is Set for 2016 and Will Run on Three Cable Networks 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z

It was a small part, but it was memorable enough to convince the casting directors of “The Sopranos” to bring him in for Christopher, a nephew and protégé of James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano. In ‘The White Lotus,’ Michael Imperioli Takes a Vacation 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z

His reckless SNL-beefing drunk-driving raps back up the conflicted point, casting him as angry and confused but still convinced he's awesome. Three great mainstream rap songs from last week: Drake, Kanye, Outkast 2010-06-10T18:31:00Z

But “Stardust,” evidently, is not incapable of casting a spell. Dance Review: In ‘Stardust,’ a Vortex Depicted via Text and Skype 2014-02-07T22:00:42Z

"He was a genius at casting," noted the actor. Adam West returns in 'Batman' series' digital release 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z

Hofmann credits the show’s casting department with choosing actors who are naturally plausible as the same person, particularly himself and Pietschmann. One character, three actors: meet the stars of knotty Netflix smash Dark 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z

The casting news stirred controversy when it was announced earlier this year. Watch the First Teaser for Marvel's Iron Fist 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z

Now his daughter Hannah, on vocals and the fiddle, is casting her own long shadow. Yellowstone during the pandemic: Reliably magnificent 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z

In a release Tuesday, the Kennedy Center and its New York partners announced additional casting and members of the design team for the pre-Broadway engagement. In Center Stage’s ‘Amadeus,’ in-character actors mingle with audiences in the lobby

Still, long absences and an ocean of TV mediocrity has a way of casting past shows and their shortcomings in a rosier glow. "Dexter: New Blood" is less of a revival than another stab at a satisfying closure 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z

“The casting couch is one of Indian cinema’s most open secrets,” says Anna MM Vetticad, a journalist and author on the film industry. Bollywood sexual harassment: actors speak out on Indian cinema's open secret 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z

I believe so much of great casting is looking at all the other roles and doing a great job casting those. The Fine Art of Casting Hits on Broadway 2011-06-16T15:19:33Z

Whether casting doubt on folks who assess crowd sizes, federal judges, experts, or climate scientists, Trump has learned to weaponize cynicism to his benefit. Don’t worry, be cynical: Why the fear of a nation of critical skeptics is overblown 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z

Additional casting for those roles has yet to be announced. ArtsBeat: 'On a Clear Day' Now Has One to Open 2011-06-29T16:30:13Z

Because it's cinema eating itself and chuckling as it chokes, poking fun at everything from sycophantic casting to stupid scripts. Clip joint: films within films 2010-05-05T12:12:00Z

I also provide services such as casting and consulting through my production company. Experience: I regularly smash things in a rage room 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z

With more Broadway musicals in the works than ever, this behind-the-scenes form of nontraditional casting is becoming increasingly common. Sara Bareilles Takes Her Slice of Broadway With ‘Waitress’ 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z

That said, there’s much that’s right about this film, starting with the casting. ‘Mandela’: a life too large for the big screen 2013-12-24T19:05:33Z

The rest of the casting is just as good. 'Murder in the First' a masterful mix of whodunit, characters 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

It’s tough to see him and Ms. Poots as anything other than a match made in casting, especially as complications and feelings pile up. Review: ‘Frank & Lola,’ Retreading Old Ground 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z

This play about a man makes a strong plea for its women, not least in the imaginative casting of the shape-shifting Amanda Lawrence, who sidles in seconds from hollow-cheeked crone to sinuous fool. All My Sons; Henry VIII; Paradise Found 2010-05-29T23:05:00Z

Did you intend to get into acting at some point before your casting? How Japanese Rock Star Miyavi Became Unbroken's Terrifying Prison Guard 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z

And in terms of casting, this is a great pool of acting talent. A Tony Awards round table with L.A.-area theater leaders 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z

He is the first casting director to ascend to the film academy’s presidency. Casting director David Rubin elected film academy president 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z

The casting of someone who looks so childlike himself manages to mitigate the unseemlier dimensions of the relationship. ArtsBeat: 'Big Love' Watch: A Night of Horrors 2011-03-07T18:25:26Z

It is both a beautifully clear production and one which, through the alternate casting, adds to the bottomless mystery of Pinter's play. Old Times - review 2013-01-31T23:00:02Z

For American cinema, the answer came with scripts that subtly upped the chances of redemption – and a very specific approach to casting. Beautiful boys acting ugly: why cinema can't kick its drug habit 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z

Hollywood has a long tradition of casting couch abuses dating from the silent era and through the golden age, snagging the likes of Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe. 'Pack of hyenas': how Harvey Weinstein's power fuelled a culture of enablers 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z

After her casting, Nabokov described Lyon as the “perfect nymphet”. Sue Lyon, Kubrick's Lolita, dies aged 73 2019-12-29T05:00:00Z

“My ideal would be that I would be a sort of ‘go-to guy,’ someone all the people with casting power would know and say, “Oh, yeah, good idea!’ Supporting character: Washington-raised actor in two top D.C. series 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z

The novel, unfolding in a slang that is equal parts Jonathan Swift, Sarah Waters, and Eimear McBride, flexes its moral imagination with inclusive casting. “Confessions of the Fox” Is a Cunning Metafiction of Vulpine Versatility 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z

The document’s signatories are committing to changes that would affect many aspects of the theater business, from casting to hair care. Broadway Power Brokers Pledge Diversity Changes as Theaters Reopen 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z

It imbues every word she says, instantly casting her as an unreliable narrator. Ben Affleck in David Fincher’s ‘Gone Girl’ 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

He had concluded that if one of these castings ever did emerge, it would be “a really sensational discovery,” he said in an interview last month. How Franklin Thwarted Counterfeiters 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z

Such thoughts have been on my mind more often than usual of late, given an exceptionally busy London theater season that has pushed the issue of casting to the fore. Review: Onstage Risks and Rewards 2010-07-27T11:06:00Z

They are painted front and back with brushy layers of color that peek through one another on the front, while on the back, casting reflections on the wall. 4 Art Gallery Shows to See Right Now 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z

And then there’s the issue of casting, he added: Even in Austria, most theaters now realize that presenting the title role in blackface was unacceptable. A Rare ‘Othello’ Puts the Spotlight on Race 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z

Though black opera singers were almost unheard of, Gershwin never even considered casting white singers. Op-Ed Columnist: In ?Porgy and Bess,? Variations on an Explosive Theme 2012-01-22T04:49:04Z

The family has kept an identical casting of the Rodin work, she said. Rodin Bronze From Family Plot Is Heading to Auction 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z

Think “Sunday in the Park with George,” think Berlioz’s “Benvenuto Cellini,” which revolves around the casting of that artist’s famous “Perseus Holding the Head of Medusa.” When art sings: How paintings have fared on the musical and opera stage

After answering a casting call, she was bussed out to the desert location with more than 120 other young women, in skimpy western outfits. Moguls and starlets: 100 years of Hollywood’s corrosive, systemic sexism 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z

Cross-gender casting is a part of this, but one which in blurring our perceptions of gender only amplifies the impact of the austerely told story: The Madwoman is all of us. Ian Bostridge on Music’s Fuzzy Boundaries of Identity 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z

But if a #GhostbustersReboot meme takes off a la #TrueDetectiveSeason2, there will be enough hypothetical dream casting to keep fans busy until whenever it arrives. Report: Ghostbusters Reboot May Star Female Leads 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z

Other casting and production details will be announced later, the company said. Keira Knightley to Make Broadway Debut in 'Thérèse Raquin' 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z

Millennial trendiness might also be detected in another characteristic aspect of the new period drama: their increasingly diverse casting. Is the Favourite historically accurate? 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z

And the casting is in some ways an improvement. 'Let Me In': A solid, spooky remake of young vampire love 2010-09-29T19:12:00Z

The key to this is the chain, a burdensome restraint repurposed as an ornament and then made even heavier by casting it in gold. Teaching a New Inclusiveness at The School 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z

Two of its stars, Jan Maxwell and Danny Burstein, were excellent, but you had to question some of the other casting choices. | 'Follies' : ?Follies? on Broadway - Review 2011-09-13T02:01:08Z

“The thing about colorblind casting is that it denies the person standing in front of you,” he said. Authenticity in casting: From 'colorblind' to 'color conscious,' new rules are anything but black and white 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z

While the incident seems to have been an independent crew member going rogue, it brings up serious issues of how realistic -- even in the fantasy realm of Tolkien -- colorblind casting can ever be. "Hobbit" controversy: When is casting racism? 2010-11-30T21:31:00Z

This is the decided downside of Broadway’s dependence on star casting: how do you recast roles that grow to be heavily identified with widely recognized actors? When Marquee Names Go, Certain Shows Can?t Go On 2010-09-27T02:41:00Z

At a news conference earlier Wednesday, Mr. Allen was asked his views on romance, fame, casting, and how he keeps fit on the set at age 80. In Cannes, Woody Allen Is Asked About Everything but Accusations 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z

But ultimately the casting complaint is just one more entry in the eternal index of culture-war gripes. Guess Who’s Coming to Mordor 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z

Think of it as a Christmas casting miracle. Television Review: Elizabeth Berkley in ?Lucky Christmas,? on Hallmark -Review 2011-11-11T23:06:25Z

However, the US site claims Lawrence is in active talks, rather than simply being on Tarantino’s casting wish list. Jennifer Lawrence may saddle up for Quentin Tarantino's Hateful Eight 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z

Sinclair had been working as an actor and Blichfeld had been working as a casting director who had won an Emmy for her work on 30 Rock. High Maintenance: a cult favorite makes it to the mainstream 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z

How casting is determined for roles written traditionally for white characters remains highly subjective and, as the Roundabout situation underlines, is open to disparate interpretations. Dispute over actors of color leads to ‘All My Sons’ director leaving Broadway revival 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z

"Unfortunately, awesome plus awesome doesn't necessarily lead to more awesome," he pointed out, before making himself very unpopular with the audience by casting aspersions on the utter bliss of the Reese's formula. From Tron to Angelina Jolie (via peanut butter) 2010-07-23T11:02:00Z

Hers was the first name the casting director Bernard Telsey brought up when the musical was being developed by the Dutch-based production company Stage Entertainment and Tali Pelman, the creative director. From Annie to Tina Turner, and Trained to Go the Distance 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z

There’s a reason it never works in reverse--we don’t ask Brookings Institution fellows what they think about the latest Marvel casting. Javier Bardem, Jon Voight and the celebrity punditocracy 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z

If Mr. Arden’s casting choices also take some of the pressure off possible questions of cultural appropriation — he and the show’s authors are white — so be it; the larger point is worth making right now. Review: ‘Once on This Island,’ Revived and Ravishing 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z

A perk of the prestigious program, which counts Helen Mirren and Daniel Day-Lewis among its alumni, was the members-only open casting calls, including one for Sofia Coppola’s planned adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” Daisy Edgar-Jones Would Like the Ingénue Phase of Her Career to End Now 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z

While casting agents and directors recognized his raw acting ability, DiCaprio had to grow up. The forgotten history of Leonardo DiCaprio: How a dorky teen actor became a superstar 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z

Bruce Willis popped by unannounced to thank Stallone for casting him in a cameo role in the film. Stallone, Austin and Lundgren toughen up Comic-Con 2010-07-23T02:40:00Z

Obviously the casting producers selected these contenders for their gigantic personas. On "Sexy Beasts," love isn't quite blind – but it's an entertainingly shallow heavy petting zoo 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z

Today, Rivera unequivocally defends Robbins — and also Bob Fosse, whose nastiness may have been worse than Strasberg’s and whose casting couch may have been busier than Kazan’s. Is It Finally Twilight for the Theater’s Sacred Monsters? 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z

It was a casting decision born of desperation. The stars of Pen15 on playing their teenage selves: ‘It seems like torture’ 2020-10-10T04:00:00Z

That show got picked up and it ran for a year, over where the "New Girl" casting was. From "New Girl" to "Not Dead Yet," Hannah Simone loves being the bestie – on TV and in real life 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z

It’s genius casting, commenting on Rickman’s typecasting as an arrogant curmudgeon. Alan Rickman never disappeared into a role. But that’s what made him great. 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z

The announcement of the unique casting — and the combination of two polarizing celebrities — set off a collective wave of “Whaaaaa?” among pop culture fans. Miley Cyrus, kiss of death: Woody Allen’s transformation from auteur to troll is now complete 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z

A real estate mogul casting himself as a man of the people. The many ways pop culture warned us about the 2016 election 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z

He also threw his daughter to the wolves, somewhat, by casting her in The Godfather Part III. The critical pasting demolished Sofia’s career as an actor. Parental neglect: why are father-daughter relationships so rare in film? 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z

Most of his work is still molded out of polyester resin in a process similar to old-fashioned bronze casting. At 84, an Artist Tries Something New: Displaying His Work 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z

Christine Bruno, a disability advocate with Inclusion in the Arts, notes that inquiries from casting directors have increased tenfold over the past decade. New staging of ‘Tommy’ to include Russell Harvard and Monica Lijewski 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z

He’s also good at casting, and Mr. Choi and Ms. Johansson are fun to watch as the action cranks up, and the drug leaks into Lucy’s system. In ‘Lucy,’ Scarlett Johansson Transforms Into a Superwoman 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z

“He had pretty bizarre social skills, but he was a magnet for brainy musicians. I think that he was, at heart, an amazing casting director.” Anton Fier, Drummer Who Helped Shape a Downtown Scene, Dies at 66 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z

It is a casting requirement which traditionally causes Nicolas Cage to step daintily into the spotlight. Drive Angry ? review 2011-02-24T22:05:01Z

On Tuesday evening, Tom Sherak, president of the academy, tried to salvage something by casting Mr. Ratner’s resignation as a teachable moment. Eddie Murphy Drops Out of Oscars Telecast 2011-11-09T19:05:53Z

The blackface casting of Alec Guinness looks ill-judged now, especially compared with Omar Sharif's spirited, ingenuous performance, but what red-blooded passion this film has and what formal brilliance. Lawrence of Arabia – review 2012-11-22T20:59:01Z

Of casting a nonwhite lead, he said, “I’m raring to try it again. I think it’s important.” ‘The Bachelor’ Goes International. Will Bachelor Nation Follow? 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z

Lolling about on tables and chairs, with cigarettes protruding from unlikely places, they resemble impertinent secretaries or artists’ models relaxing for a moment, casting shade on the male artists for whom they are posing. Sarah Lucas, Unmasked: From Perverse to Profound 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z

“The casting directors at the time were telling me you have to cover up your silver hair – and I’m like no,” she recalls. Krisha star Krisha Fairchild: 'I’m 65. I got no time for fear' 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z

This didn't work with "The Sandman," since Gaiman had a hand in casting the characters and shaping its episode, slapping down anyone who tried to complain about it. Changing "Interview with the Vampire" made it more alluring while staying true to its spirit 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z

The late afternoon sunlight in Western Australia’s Margaret River region is deeply golden, casting its buttery hue across vineyards and filtering through the forests of giant karri trees. With Beaches, Wine and Buzz, Is This Australia’s Next Hot Place? 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z

She asks a model at the Kansas City casting call where she's from, about her tattoo and her hobbies. So you want to be a Playboy photographer 2011-07-05T18:42:44Z

She was trying on, and casting off, a succession of frocks before eventually settling on the ensemble she would wear to Ms. Burch’s spring show on Tuesday. Cynthia Erivo Takes on a New Role: Fashion Diva 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z

Too bad that the whole article is about the casting controversy, not about the performance itself. ‘Porgy and Bess’ With a White Cast Stirs Controversy 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z

In the casting meeting, I pitched the approach Jesse and I had taken on our student comedy Fresh Meat – considering a diverse range of actors for every role. 'Peep Show with female losers? Bring it on!' – Sam Bain on why comedy needs diversity 2019-05-25T04:00:00Z

Oliver decided to beat them to it, casting the eerie wax figure of Harding in the lead role. Watch Anna Kendrick Star in A Film About Warren G Harding 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z

Even these sequences contain smears of farce begging to be noticed alongside casting that marries purpose to stunt. With "Swarm," two "Atlanta" collaborators kick the beehive of toxic fandom 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z

Whoever did the casting for this series must be a genius. Evan Rachel Wood Turns Her Trauma Into Good. On ‘Westworld’ and in Life. 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z

"Hamilton" producers said on Wednesday in a statement that they will amend the casting call to say that individuals of "all ethnicities" will be welcomed to audition. 'Hamilton' musical runs into trouble over 'non-white' casting notice 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z

Given that you created the book, was it tricky to have an open mind in casting? How the Creators of ‘Cursed’ Conjured a Fresh Take on King Arthur 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z

In a drawing borrowed from the Royal Collection of Queen Elizabeth II, the “Risen Christ” is also beardless, and seems not so much resurrected as explosively casting off restraint, precedent and even religious stricture. Review | The bodies of his work: Michelangelo’s muscular mastery is on display at the Met 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z

This leads us to Burns’s other great coup: his casting. Ken Burns's The Civil War: America's greatest documentary rides again 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z

Ultimately, casting will be down to the movie's director Michael Bay. Chinese e-car set for 'Transformers' movie debut 2013-09-13T07:15:19Z

Black, a white actress, makes for a questionable casting decision, though she’s primarily a narrator and her silky voice does lend the story a certain gravitas. ‘The Lady of Heaven’ Review: A Tale of Two Eras 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z

Here he appears to be angling for sympathy from viewers, casting himself as the victim of his ex-wife, rather than the alleged perpetrator of decades of abuse against women and girls. The danger of R. Kelly's tears 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z

They met, they explained, through a mutual friend, the casting director Billy Hopkins, who told Ms. Kidman about the movie a couple of weeks before it started shooting. Critic’s Notebook: At Cannes, Some Jeers for ‘Holy Motors’ and ‘The Paperboy’ 2012-05-24T22:34:45Z

A night they would finally get to perform for agents and managers and casting directors, who might then agree to represent them, or invite them to an audition. These Drama Students Trained for Years. Then Theater Vanished. 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z

They included, for example, encountering students opposed to colour-blind casting in his drama class. Zebra Katz: 'Creating a strong, black, queer male is something that needed to happen' 2013-05-25T18:00:00Z

My father is an East End geezer straight out of central casting: shaved head, rough edges, bags of front. My favourite film aged 12 ... Conan the Barbarian 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z

You might like to check out Opera Santa Barbara’s recent colorblind casting of Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti. ‘I Could Barely Sing a High C’: Pretty Yende Finally Conquers Lucia 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z

She took to writing and directing films at home, casting her friends and bossing them about. Riley Keough: ‘I had a bad reaction to authority’ 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z

The most intriguing feature is the movie's nation-blind casting, imagining a feudal world with faces and accents from South Korea, Norway, Japan and Iran. 'Last Knights' a pale 'Game of Thrones' wannabe 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

He had already written “Breakfast Club” and was casting that in Chicago, and over that July 4th weekend, he wrote “Sixteen Candles.” Molly Ringwald Recalls John Hughes 2010-09-17T15:46:00Z

With more and more people talking about diversity in casting and calling out examples of whitewashing, Mr. Chu sees positive developments, particularly for Asian-Americans. ‘Crazy Rich Asians’: Why Did It Take So Long to See a Cast Like This? 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z

You can hope, you can wish that it works out, but casting was such a big part of the character. "Flowers in the Attic" writer on "The Origin" ending, whose story needs telling and that swan bed 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z

“Sometimes I work on the casting breakdowns, and sometimes I don’t,” she said. ArtsBeat Blog: Casting Director Says She Didn't Pick Actors to Play Latino Roles 2011-12-05T21:53:14Z

With black actors leading so many breakouts shows, is this the tipping point for minority casting opportunities? Viola Davis Says Filming Sex Scenes Should Be Uncomfortable 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z

Perhaps it’s the similitude of the swinging/casting motion, and the fact that the ball and the fly go farther when you move smoothly. The putter, the pint & the Hairy Mary: A golf and angling odyssey in Western Ireland 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z

There are other Farrell dancers worthy of discussion; not every piece of casting was successful. Dance Review: Suzanne Farrell Ballet Shows Balanchine Pedigree - Review 2011-10-17T21:03:11Z

In this treasure trove of facts and figures, Isenberg tells the story of its script, casting, production and the inevitable squabbling over credit, all by way of accounting for the film’s surprising and enduring popularity. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z

Like Smith and Friel, Piper's ordinary background seems to suggest that a hint of everyday integrity has never been more valued by casting directors and producers. Billie Piper: how to conquer the world before you're 30 2012-11-10T15:55:00Z

"I auditioned for, like, the assistant to the casting director in a small room in New York with just a camera on me and them reading the script." Elizabeth Olsen recalls her “awful” "Game of Thrones" audition for Daenerys 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z

You maybe knew this was coming if you heard any casting news for Season 4, but it’s still a shock. Downton Abbey Watch: Endings 2013-02-18T13:00:34Z

Eventually, I forgot about the salmon and became lulled by the rhythm of casting. T Magazine: Fly Zone 2011-03-21T14:00:14Z

It’s the sort of misstep in casting that is often remedied between pilot season and an airdate; alas, it wasn’t fixed here. ‘One Big Happy’ and ‘Undateable’: Why one sitcom stinks and the other doesn’t 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z

Sometimes such casting is considered “colorblind,” in which case audiences are asked to look beyond an actor’s race or ethnicity, or other features. Who Can Play the King? Representation Questions Fuel Casting Debates. 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z

The fault isn’t in the chronologically incongruous casting; audiences are sophisticated enough not to bat an eye at the actors’ ages. ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Review: Older, Gentler Star-Crossed Lovers 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z

They went to Hong Kong, Singapore, London, San Francisco, New York, and were about to give up when the casting director said they should give Chinatown a try. Ke Huy Quan: From Short Round to Romantic Lead in Just Four Long Decades 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z

The Nashville men said at a casting call in August that they were given scant consideration compared to white men seeking a leading role for "The Bachelor." Lawsuit claims 'Bachelor' show discriminates 2012-04-19T12:20:12Z

When Lawley met with Day last year for a casting — wearing a bikini from her line — the model says, “I was told to stay healthy and exactly as I am.” Meet the First Plus-Size Model in 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Edition History 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z

Still, he confessed to an ulterior motive for casting her. To Play an Anti-Gay Parent, Gabrielle Union Dug Deep for ‘The Inspection’ 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z

Whatever online trolling there has been over the diverse casting in this series matters is, as usual, irrelevant. Have hope for "The Last of Us," a drama about enduring at the end of the world, not just surviving 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z

It remains to be seen whether the recent casting of disabled actors marks a temporary uptick or a more lasting trend. Actors With Disabilities Are Ready, Willing and Able to Take More Roles 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z

A decade later, it was Limelight, the nightclub-slash-den of depravity, its strobes and multiple video screens casting an unholy glow on throngs of revelers writhing on the dance floor in a great communal rave. | Limelight Marketplace: Inside the New Limelight Marketplace in Chelsea 2010-05-19T16:08:00Z

The same counter-intuition informed the casting of The Graduate, the hunk at the heart of Charles Webb’s source novel played by the nebbishy Dustin Hoffman. Bored of blockbusters? Why Hollywood needs another Bonnie and Clyde moment 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z

But in a film that was one long Oscar campaign from the moment of casting, Wells may have figured he needed Dame Meryl to preside over a family of prestige stars. August: Osage County: Stumbling on the Road to Oscar 2014-01-08T22:42:01Z

As in every successful franchise, the casting in the Spider-Man movies has often been as, or more, crucial than the generic elements. ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Review: Listen Bud, No Spoilers Here 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z

The family eventually arranged for two authorized posthumous castings to be created in bronze, one destined for the cemetery and the other to be kept indoors. Rodin Bronze From Family Plot Is Heading to Auction 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z

In recent years, O’Connor’s mental health has become grist for the therapy-entertainment complex overseen by the likes of Dr. Drew and Dr. Phil, who thrive on casting illness as drama and converting pain into spectacle. Sinead O’Connor Remembers Things Differently 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z

There’s a virtual model of Man Ray’s clothes-hanger mobile whose elements appear to dangle and revolve, casting eerie shadows as they seem to approach and recede. In the galleries: Expect the unexpected as two artists engage in a ‘Surreal Dialogue’ 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z

Then the casting directors weighed in and narrowed the  list down further, and so on and so forth. Hollywood’s hidden sexism: How casting notices keep beauty standards alive 2014-01-25T00:00:00Z

Nor does the brilliant casting, gleefully jumbling race and gender and age regardless of the characters’ written traits, encourage narrative coherence. Seeing a New Disease but the Same Neglect in ‘Angels in America’ 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z

And there is a link between the pair of odd casting choices: "Rub and Tub" is set to be directed by Rupert Sanders, who also directed "Ghost in the Shell." Scarlett Johansson withdraws from “Rub and Tug” amid backlash over her “insensitive” casting 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z

But the show’s decision to post on its website an open casting call “seeking nonwhite men and women, ages 20s to 30s, for Broadway and upcoming tours” went too far for some. ‘Hamilton’ Producers Will Change Job Posting, but Not Commitment to Diverse Casting 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z

While producers, editors and special effects nerds all get to vie for the world’s most famous statuette, casting directors do not. Casting directors are essential to any great film – so where are their Oscars? 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z

"Nobody has ever been allowed to use their own hair and makeup team," the casting source said. Stallone, Condoleezza Rice refuse "Dancing" slots 2010-09-01T11:45:00Z

In 2011, Reid quit her job in casting to focus on writing. Her Books Show the Lifestyles of the Fictional and Famous. She’s Poised for Some Fame of Her Own. 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z

Hughes, eating potato chips in a break from rehearsal, said he hoped his casting as Richard III “sets the mold for how the industry can change.” The ‘Most Real Richard III There’s Ever Been’ 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z

Now all it takes, apparently, is something as basic as gender-switched casting, a commonplace of high-school theatre productions across the country. Why Melissa McCarthy Made a Great Sean Spicer 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z

If during casting you “bring in everybody — not just one kind of person — and you cast the best actor for the role, you will automatically have a diverse cast.” With Meghan Markle and Patrick J. Adams Gone, ‘Suits’ Retailors Itself 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z

Objecting to Ms. Conrad’s casting, segregationists in the Texas Legislature threatened to withhold state financing from the university. With a Voice and a Spirit, Triumphing Over Racism 2011-02-07T23:23:33Z

In an interview last week Jackson questioned the casting of Kaluuya in Get Out, a horror film centred on an interracial relationship between a black American man and his white partner. Get Out's Daniel Kaluuya: 'I resent that I have to prove I'm black' 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z

Still, Campion was a Mad Men fan and asked Moss to put down a few scenes on tape with a casting director. Elisabeth Moss: 'How I found my inner tough guy' 2013-07-02T17:12:01Z

And their labor now supports a slate of productions whose technical polish and top-drawer casting often approach Broadway levels. In a Summer Theater Weekend, Odd Couples and Immigrants on the Make 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z

In addition to casting, the theater and performance dates for the Broadway run will be announced later. ArtsBeat: A Broadway Move for 'Hands on a Hardbody' 2012-05-29T18:25:16Z

At 80, after more than 40 novels, Oates is still casting some awfully dark magic. Review | Joyce Carol Oates has seen hell, and it’s 1950s Wisconsin 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z

With a modest budget of $1 million, Baker set up “Red Rocket” in Galveston, shooting on 16mm and — as he prefers to do — often casting people off the street. Serendipity strikes for Simon Rex as an adult-film antihero 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z

The producers did not announce casting for the Boston production. ‘Magic Mike’ Heads for the Stage, as a Broadway-Bound Musical Starting in Boston 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z

Would you cast an implausible person of colour in a historical drama for the sake of diversity, eg casting a black soldier in Custer’s seventh cavalry? Spike Lee: 'Race relations today are the direct result of having a black president' 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z

Finding the right Reacher was a casting process that took six to seven months, with Ritchson being passed over for the part in the initial round before getting another chance. 10 TV shows with big dad energy 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z

But romantic movie fans would be nuts to wager their time on any movie casting him as an object of desire. Has Ben Affleck's"Deep Water" left you asking why? Look back at "Gigli" 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z

The 200-plus-page document filed Tuesday resurfaces two potentially embarrassing episodes from Pressley’s legal career, casting her as a lawyer with a checkered ethical record. Papers seek removal of a Cosby attorney 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z

In casting the documentary, I traveled the country for months, from Tennessee to Montana to the Bay Area. Witches of America: how I became immersed in a growing movement 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z

Fantasy has a way of casting a lurid light on unbearable realities. “The Intern” Is a Very Strange Workplace Fantasy 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z

And then of course there’s Boyega, who wears his status as some kind of champion of casting lightly. John Boyega: storming from Peckham to galactic fame | Observer profile 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z

There are, as yet, no casting or other details. David Gordon Green set to direct Little House on the Prairie film 2012-10-02T09:45:31Z

The response was cautiously optimistic, but others felt the show simply did the bare minimum by casting a Black man as the star in the 25th season. Perspective | The 20 defining moments of 20 years of ‘The Bachelor’ 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z

"It was an open casting call for boys," Morris, now 25, recalled. Voice behind 'Toy Story's' Andy, finds it hard to let go of childhood too 2010-07-17T01:30:00Z

The abrupt change was jarring to Jonathan Stafford, the company’s interim leader, who said he had thought the casting was “locked in.” Peter Martins Left City Ballet a Year Ago. But He’s Not Entirely Gone. 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z

The key is that, rather than use the casting for grotesquerie or sight gags, Erskine and Konkle just play it straight, drawing on memory and personal experience. Review: ‘PEN15’ Goes Crudely, Sweetly Back to School 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z

She disagrees, though, that her casting was an example of Hollywood’s negative attitude towards age. Marisa Tomei: ‘I only got to be old very recently’ 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z

The show is no better or worse – no more or less corrupt – than the casting couches of yore. The X Factor isn't 100% authentic? Hold the front page! 2010-08-23T15:27:00Z

Cozy fire casting shadows in an expansive lodge library? Getaway to the Snowiest Spot in the South 2011-12-07T21:50:01.013Z

It features mainstream actors — with the lead role Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role — a casting approach without precedent in Bollywood and unthinkable just a few years ago. Gay-Themed Movies in India Fight Back Against Taboos 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z

Although the casting was based on Prowse’s stature, he developed a strong interest in acting and decided to pursue it further. Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse dies aged 85 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z

Mr. Guirgis did share an e-mail exchange he had with Mr. Thompson, in which the director initially defended the casting decisions but later wrote that his handling of the casting was “indefensible.” ArtsBeat Blog: Playwright Criticizes Casting for Production of 'The ____________ With the Hat' 2011-11-30T19:45:25Z

A Roundabout spokesman declined to comment about the possible revival or casting. ArtsBeat: Wilkommen, Again? Roundabout Planning Another ‘Cabaret’ Revival 2013-04-24T18:43:49Z

Jim Nicola, artistic director of New York Theater Workshop, said in an interview that it was too early to discuss casting but added that he was “greatly impressed” with the work he saw in Cambridge. ArtsBeat: Stage Version of ?Once? Will Start Downtown 2011-06-05T14:26:10Z

In the wake of Get Out’s release, Samuel L Jackson questioned the appropriateness of casting a British actor in a role that might profitably have gone to an African American. Daniel Kaluuya: ‘I'm not a spokesman. No one’s expected to speak for all white people’ 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z

He brought along his agent, who was so impressed that he started sending her on casting calls. Amber Tamblyn Rallies Her Troops to the Red Carpet 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z

But they do reflect one aspect of it; precisely the aspect casting directors are looking for. Do TV's 'scripted reality' shows fuel regional prejudice? 2011-07-16T23:07:08Z

To find actors for Attack the Block, the feature debut of comedian Joe Cornish, casting director Nina Gold headed to housing estates and schools to find teenagers who naturally resembled the characters in the film. Street casting: the next big thing 2011-02-10T22:15:01Z

We’re not going to start casting celebrity actors or aim things to transfer to Broadway.” Signature Theater Opens New Home in a Frank Gehry Building 2012-01-31T00:04:43Z

Nevertheless, with the movie hinging on finding the right Hushpuppy, the producers held an open casting call for 4,000 boys and girls ages 6 to 11, Ms. Alibar said. The Carpetbagger: A Writer's Crash Course in Films (and Casting) 2012-12-19T15:02:41Z

She began working as a casting director and acting coach in Los Angeles in 1980. Ask About College Theater Programs 2010-08-09T16:26:00Z

There has been controversy, for example, regarding the casting of Christopher in “Curious Incident,” a young man whose behavior places him on the autism spectrum. Actors With Disabilities Are Ready, Willing and Able to Take More Roles 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z

Here's to his potential casting, simply for the light-heartedness he would bring to the promotional push. Chris Pratt of 'Jurassic World' is '(pre)apologizing' for potential press tour gaffes 2015-05-23T04:00:00Z

Our casting director showed me a newspaper with the headline: “About a Boy all grown up,” and a photo of Nicholas Hoult looking very striking, so we invited him to audition. How we made Skins 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z

"I hope, you know, my gender isn't a fearful thing for the fans," Whittaker told the BBC, in her first broadcast interview since her casting was announced last month. New 'Doctor Who"' star hopes fans don't fear a female time lord 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z

Brody claims the Polaroid dates from a casting session for a television commercial. Vampire Weekend album cover Contra-versy continues 2010-08-26T15:22:00Z

We were 300 miles due north of New York City and on the same latitude as Portland, Ore. Elms and cottonwood bent in the breeze, casting shadowy fingers onto the water. From Montreal to Minnesota, by Inland Sea 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z

It was hard because I was casting for people I could potentially hire. J.Crew president-turned-"Stylish" star Jenna Lyons offers advice on reinventing yourself: "Be open" 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z

Ware declined to comment, but shortly after Michele’s “Funny Girl” casting was announced, Ware posted a tweet in which she said, “Yes, Broadway upholds whiteness.” Lea Michele Is Well Aware That the Pressure Is On 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z

We didn't put it on social media or anything, we just sent out a casting call. HBO doc shows how it's easy to make "Fake Famous" influencers, whose job is to "make you feel bad" 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z

But she says, "I think people or casting directors or writers are just starting to perhaps see me as not someone who can play a version of Jessa over and over and over." "There's lots of ways to be insecure": Jemima Kirke reflects on her "Girls" and "City on Fire" roles 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z

In the traditional lost-wax casting process, a sculptor makes a form of plaster or clay, shapes a mold around it, then fills the mold with liquefied metal, once or multiple times. Ghosts of the Past, Embalmed in White Plaster 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z

At Rada, we did a showcase for casting directors; one of them dropped their notes and I saw next to my name, "weird/foreign-looking". My looks: the unlikely sex symbols 2012-07-27T21:59:00Z

Like many white fans of the show, my immediate reaction to suggestions of racially myopic casting was to scoff. Have you been watching … Girls? 2012-11-21T12:18:58Z

With broadcast casting executives again in the hunt for good-looking thirtysomething leading men for pilots, Mabius' sudden availability made him instantly a hot commodity. 2010-01-29T04:49:00Z

When James Franco is casting aspersions on your relationship to truth, you must be existing well beyond known boundaries. Music Review: Riff Raff at Santos Party House 2012-09-02T21:09:52Z

It's inspired casting, not least because we are so unaccustomed to seeing Rudd be "unlikable," as they say - a description he takes issue with, it so happens. T Magazine: Leap of Faith 2012-11-27T14:00:16Z

Embracing a “more is better” strategy that seems to apply to everything from ammunition to casting calls, Expendables 2 has successfully supersized its ranks of over-the-hill combat heroes. The Expendables 2: Locked and Overloaded 2012-08-16T12:00:05Z

Whatever the part, you rarely see casting this good. Macbeth 2012-06-17T14:53:14Z

You like the casting choices for Showtime’s forthcoming “Super Pumped” show about Uber. Dara Khosrowshahi, Dad of Silicon Valley 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z

Levy: When I first saw the videotape of her audition, I thought, "Oh, my God, this is uncanny casting," because she's the perfect combination of me and Catherine. Q&A: Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara on comedy, Canada, 'Creek' 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z

Some 34,000 people sent in auditions on social networking website MySpace, and additional casting calls were held in the United States last year. "Glee Project" attracts Gleeks from far and wide 2011-01-13T23:48:12Z

Gradually Mr. Hoghe picks the stones off his back and flings them across the stage as if casting away their burden one by one, until his back carries no weight. | Raimund Hoghe : Opposites on Every Count, Kindred Souls in Many Ways 2010-09-17T22:20:00Z

It certainly seems to be, judging by the casting. Zookeeper is a strange animal - a kids' movie for none of the family 2011-07-22T23:06:00Z

Then, when asked if, in the future, CBS might introduce new policies for casting actors who are known for erratic behavior, she cracked, "That would probably be every actor in the business." Kutcher will play Internet billionaire on 'Men' 2011-08-03T21:31:03Z

On “Normal People,” Rooney co-wrote the first half of the 12 episode series; for “Conversations With Friends,” she was involved in casting, and read over early scripts. In ‘Conversations With Friends,’ It’s Complicated 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z

But in recent years the trend has been toward “color-conscious” casting, in which an actor’s race, ethnicity or identity becomes part of the production, and a feature of the character being portrayed. Who Can Play the King? Representation Questions Fuel Casting Debates. 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z

In that sense, Capaldi might have seemed more natural casting for the Time Lord's nemesis, the Master. Peter Capaldi: A good choice? 2013-08-05T13:10:03Z

“I want to bring back the poise and glamour,” said Ms. Campbell, who is supervising model castings for the series. Coco Rocha, Expanding Her Efforts To Be a Role Model 2012-08-31T21:17:25Z

He said he supported the company and its casting policies “100%.” Demonstrators protest L.A. Opera over casting of white singer as an Egytian pharoah 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z

This casting didn’t come to pass either, but Crystal continued to reflect on the idea for another decade. Let Him Entertain You: Billy Crystal Returns to Broadway 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z

And casting no one but a Lego man is also of course a lot simpler and cheaper than coralling troupes of professional dancers. Fan tribute videos: better than the originals? 2010-08-21T23:06:00Z

The layered tale, written some scholars believe for a wedding, is harder than usual to sort out because of double casting. A spooky 'Midsummer Night's Dream,' just in time for Halloween 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z

Both women were contacted about "Fashion Star" by the show's casting department. 'Fashion Star' contestants insist there is fashion in Seattle 2012-03-07T22:24:04Z

With the help of his family and best friend, the casting directors would narrow his prospects to three women, allow him one hour with each, and ask him to choose his favorite. Modern Love: Competing in My Own Reality Show 2010-06-11T16:32:00Z

With the single exception of racial inequality – see above – casting options in Britain are consistently greater than in the US. State of the nation 2011-03-29T11:25:31Z

“The theater’s position was also that no audience members had complained about the actors,” said Mr. Alfaro, who became involved after an audience member contacted his organization to complain about the casting. ArtsBeat Blog: Playwright Criticizes Casting for Production of 'The ____________ With the Hat' 2011-11-30T19:45:25Z

But however well-intentioned, there are complications that come with works that aim to use colorblind casting to highlight people of color who wouldn’t otherwise be represented. ‘Hamilton,’ ‘The Simpsons’ and the Problem With Colorblind Casting 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z

Mr. Wahlberg told him that he and the new movie’s director, Rupert Wyatt, had discussed the possibility of casting Mr. Caan as a thug in the updated version. Mark Wahlberg and James Caan Discuss ‘The Gambler’ 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z

Armstrong goes deep into the casting, taking us through the surprisingly difficult process of getting the now-famous foursome on air. Review | Are you a Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda? 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z

Will Johansson's experience serve as wake up call for Hollywood, underscoring the importance of accurate and thoughtful casting as the industry begins to open its doors to more groundbreaking stories? Scarlett Johansson withdraws from “Rub and Tug” amid backlash over her “insensitive” casting 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z

The production of the movie version, including the casting of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler, was covered breathlessly in the press. The Long Battle Over ‘Gone With the Wind’ 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z

In the next, 10 years, movies will have to take casting more seriously from a cultural stand point more than ever. Asian-American Actors Are Fighting for Visibility. They Will Not Be Ignored. 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z

I sometimes think, what if I was sick that day the casting guy came into school?” Ellen Page: ‘Being out became more important than any movie’ 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z

Disney have not yet announced who will play the title role, but put out a casting call for 18 to 20-year-old Chinese actors late last year. Out of tunes: Disney's live-action remake of Mulan ditches the songs 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z

When we knew we would be casting Jarrid, I had conversations with producers and stunt coordinators because I wanted to do everything as practical as possible. "Indemnity" director on his unique South African action film: "What if trauma can be weaponized?" 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z

In casting Riva as the frail, fading Anne, the director is implicitly trading on the actor's former glories. Riva, 85, poised to make history 2013-02-06T16:48:13Z

The play also responds through its eclectic casting, she said, to the policing of which actors can play which characters. Juliet Stevenson Returns to ‘The Doctor,’ and the New York Stage 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z

“I remember the feeling of seeing him opening the door in the dressing gown and thinking, ‘Oh god, this is a casting couch’. Actor Romola Garai felt 'violated' after Harvey Weinstein encounter 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z

I would obviously been a terrible casting director. Paula Hawkins on Why Her Book The Girl on the Train Is Being Called 'The Next Gone Girl' 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z

In response, thousands of people expressed their support for the casting, as well as their own anger at the racist opposition. Don't feed "The Little Mermaid" racist trolls: Sketchy accounts fuel anti-Ariel outrage 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z

Among its haul were awards for casting, art direction, hairstyling, sound mixing, cinematography and costumes. Candelabra wins at Creative Emmys 2013-09-16T11:04:56Z

‘Once’ Turns To Britain for New Broadway Leads The hit Broadway musical “Once” announced some unexpected casting news on Monday – the sort of news that tends to disappoint aspiring actors in New York theater. ArtsBeat: ‘Once’ Turns To Britain for New Broadway Leads 2013-04-22T16:56:35Z

In the casting, we were looking for the best actor, not the best resemblance. Ritesh Batra, director of ‘The Sense of an Ending,’ on graduating to the big league 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z

Its chaste lyrics and simple casting requirements made it a staple of high school and community theaters all over the English-speaking world. Sandy Wilson, composer of ‘The Boy Friend,’ dies at 90

He is unapologetic about wanting to advance his collaborators, and not simply allow them to be replaced by “someone who was on a TV show in 2003,” which is how he often sees theater casting. The Guy Behind ‘Be More Chill’ Is Keeping It in the Family 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z

Still, he felt the novel casting offered "an opportunity to do something new with the show." Spectrum's dazzling new dancers: Jade Solomon Curtis and Donald Jones Jr. 2012-06-13T20:10:05Z

“In some ways, I think there is an advantage to casting someone unknown; when it’s Ben Affleck playing Batman, it’s hard not to look at that and see Ben Affleck,” he said. Can Gal Gadot Make Wonder Woman a Hero for Our Time? 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z

The sun is setting, casting the sky pink beneath big, dark clouds as Mr. Brown maneuvers out of the cool airport into the humid Texas heat. Embarrassing, Uncomfortable and Risky: What Flying Is Like for Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z

This angle was sufficiently softened — by queasy pro-Roosevelt producers and by the casting of the roguishly charming Walter Huston in the role — that Roosevelt himself chortled through an out-of-town tryout. Rare Reprises for an Unlikely Collaboration 2011-01-23T00:59:00Z

That said, casting Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, the hub of power in this hive, can be interpreted as a nod to better intentions. "Bridgerton" is Netflix's randy costume confection that you'll want to put in your face straightaway 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z

In a heartfelt statement, Cruz said an early casting for "The Ages of Lulu" changed her life. Tributes pour in for Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna 2013-04-07T22:31:04Z

Johnson is perfectly fine in the role, although casting a young black man leaves open and unacknowledged the question of why he’s greeted with such hostility in a small, mostly white backwater. Review | You’ll groove to the pop hits in this stage revival of ‘Footloose.’ And nothing else. 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z

Perhaps it explains why when it came to casting his latest project, Deadpool, Reynolds got the public vote. Ryan Reynolds: ‘I’m good at being the butt of the joke’ 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z

An internationally published poet, he worked in the Cuban film industry for seven years as an assistant director and in casting, and spent time working with the Miami International Film Festival. Seattle Latino Film Festival expands to 10 days 2012-10-04T00:46:04Z

“KPOP,” a musical exploring the world of Korean pop, is conducting a video-based global casting call in hopes of being ready whenever live performances resume. Despite coronavirus, 1 musical is holding auditions, online 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z

The casting director for that film is expected to testify on Thursday, along with the manager of the Manhattan hot spot where Wulff worked as a cocktail waitress and met Weinstein. Weinstein’s rape trial shifts gears after intense testimony 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z

He often played villains, and was frequently in supporting roles, which made his casting in “King Charles III,” particularly poignant. Tim Pigott-Smith, Actor Who Put Prince Charles on the Throne, Dies at 70 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z

Seemingly apropos of nothing, she recalls a job she took, straight out of drama school, when she worked as a script reader for a casting agent. Cate Blanchett: ‘I used to be very socially awkward’ 2015-11-07T05:00:00Z

And casting for the first two weeks also springs few surprises. Dance Review: Leaps and Bounds of At-Home Season 2010-09-16T04:15:00Z

Maybe casting Adam Driver in everything — which seems to be happening anyway — is the solution to Hollywood’s gender troubles. Will the Oscars Get as Nostalgic as Hollywood Did in 2019? 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z

It's a perfect piece of casting, a role tailored to Kemper's charm and cheery dignity. Emmy nominations 2015: Voters shake up comedy lead categories 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z

“The casting of a white King is committing yet another erasure of the black body,” she writes. Playwright Criticizes Casting of White Actor as MLK 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z

Here, just below the Arctic Circle in the heart of the summer, the sun sinks but never disappears completely, casting light even from below the horizon. In Iceland, Seeking a Luxury Hotel Amid the Rustic Charm 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z

A few months ago Smith's announced casting was met with a relatively muted backlash, but probably because the vilest trolls are busy plotting the overthrow of democracy. Bet your bottom dollar that NBC's "Annie Live!" will usher in a new inclusive era for an old classic 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z

Mr. Trump will undoubtedly be the most important casting choice. Cast the Trump Mini-Series: Who Should Play the Donald? 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z

William Jackson Harper already occupied a spot in our hearts before he knocked us head over heels again in two very projects, each casting him as a romantic hero. These MVPs of television delivered greatness in a year that almost broke us 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z

Though the musical overthrew Broadway orthodoxy with its casting and music, the version of history that it presents is arguably quite old-fashioned, despite its success in making that history seem hipper. In “The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda,” Ishmael Reed Revives an Old Debate 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z

News of the casting change, not yet announced by the production, appeared on BroadwayBlack.com, which said the step raised “questions about how Black actors are valued and supported within Broadway.” Race, Money and Broadway: How ‘Great Comet’ Burned Out 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z

This process of thwarting stereotypes is extended into many aspects of this production, starting with the casting. ‘The Village Bike’ Stars Greta Gerwig as a Woman Obsessed 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z

In “Welcome to Dunder Mifflin,” excerpts from those interviews are interwoven with follow-up conversations, exclusive set photos and fascinating factoids — including the casting choices that almost were. Why was ‘The Office’ so successful? Kevin Malone, aka Brian Baumgartner, seeks answers in a new book 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z

If the casting gods shined on her, she simply shut off the apps. Drivers With Head Shots: The New Side Job for the Creative Class in Los Angeles 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z

If you subscribe to the philosophy that tragedy is comedy's buttress, the casting for "The Shrink Next Door" is spot-on. "The Shrink Next Door" is a compelling stranger-than-fiction anchored by Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z

For its casting, WNO went Russian: Two of the leads were making their debuts not only with the company, but also in the United States. Review | A beautiful ‘Onegin’ takes a late bow at WNO 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z

Users on social media slammed Jolie's casting game as cruel and exploiting impoverished children. Angelina Jolie 'upset' over backlash to Cambodia film casting process 2017-07-31T04:00:00Z

A sculpture of Weinstein in a bathrobe sitting on a gold casting couch, clutching an Oscar statue near his groin, appeared on a corner three blocks from the theatre. Oscars on edge: in a strange year for Hollywood, anything is up for grabs 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z

In casting a Black woman in the role Shakespeare envisions as a hunchback, O'Hara conveys the character's outsider nature by having two white men portray her brothers. Danai Gurira plays "Richard III" for PBS: "This is ancient text running through a contemporary body" 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z

Additional casting is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Jason Sudeikis to Star in Stage Version of ‘Dead Poets Society’ 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z

Denying movie-star glamour, De Sica was casting according to the authenticity of a face. Why Vittorio de Sica is one of Europe’s greatest tragic film-makers 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z

Glittering light streamed through leaves, branches, and tree trunks, casting diagonal streaks and shadows in the forest. "You never forget spotting your first mushroom in a Finnish forest": My day with the Mushroom Queen 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z

Amid a season in which casting issues are taking center stage, what better way to engage the spectator than making him or her the star? Review: Onstage Risks and Rewards 2010-07-27T11:06:00Z

He began getting work with theater companies in the Catskills and caught the eye of the New York casting agent Joyce Selznick, who helped him win a contract with Universal Pictures in 1948. Tony Curtis, Hollywood Icon, Dies at 85 2010-09-30T11:11:00Z

She rolled her eyes when she received the casting breakdown for “Beetlejuice.” She’s 17, Sardonic and Ready to Sing in ‘Beetlejuice’ 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z

So he spent a lifetime deliberately not being Ingres, or Cézanne, or Praxiteles, all the while casting a loving eye in their direction. Art Review: ?Picasso in the Metropolitan Museum,? a Retrospective 2010-04-29T22:48:00Z

The director Fred Zinnemann said he took a gamble casting the largely unknown Mr. Hurt as Richard Rich, a young lawyer and More disciple who betrays his mentor. John Hurt, British actor who played desperate, eccentric characters, dies at 77 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z

As a piece of casting, Brown was a perfect chancellor – dour, penny-pinching, calculating, grim – but has struggled after taking over the difficult role of prime minister. Stage-managed? Theatre and the leaders' debate 2010-04-29T14:36:00Z

For Lee, achieving a specifically and authentically female voice wasn’t just a happy byproduct of good casting, but a key motivating factor behind the whole endeavour. She’s Gotta Have It's DeWanda Wise: ‘Our bodies are being policed' 2017-11-25T05:00:00Z

David Lynch was casting a new thriller, set in Los Angeles, and he wanted to meet Watts for the lead. Naomi Watts: ‘My soul was being destroyed’ 2017-07-15T04:00:00Z

A spokesman for the producers said on Monday that there was no casting or theater confirmed at this time. Producers Aim to Bring 'Love Letters' to Broadway This Fall 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z

Now it seems all that’s left to do is start with the fantasy casting. ’40 Days’ Online Stars Prepare for Hollywood Ending 2013-09-19T19:15:31Z

The length of the 2012 run, the opening night date, and further casting will be announced later. ArtsBeat: A Date for the Prom: 'Carrie' Sets Key Casting and First Performance Off Broadway 2011-05-31T21:02:52Z

Stuck in that unpleasant limbo, he was casting around for something that would allow him to address the kind of “big, knotty problems” that he dealt with as foreign secretary, he said. David Miliband’s New York Life 2013-12-07T00:03:18Z

Its hip-hop score and its pointed casting of actors of color to play white dollar-bill figures embodied an America resolved to expand its political and cultural range of portraiture. ‘The West Wing’ and David Byrne Stage America 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z

As part of that attention to detail, Mr. Schneider said, “casting is what I put at the top of the heap in importance to any show that I do.” Creator of Nickelodeon Hits Ties New Show to Song and Dance 2010-03-25T21:51:00Z

But casting real, live actors in these roles almost seemed a perverse touch. 'Clash of the Titans': Fantasy without wings 2010-04-01T06:37:00Z

He went on to work on some of the most influential runway shows of the late 1990s, including those mounted by Tom Ford for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, whose casting was particularly diverse. James Scully’s radical idea for the fashion industry: Treat models like human beings 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z

Another is in its use of cameos and goofy casting of bit parts. Review: ‘Sharknado 3,’ on Syfy, Endangers the East Coast 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

But for any casting directors still seeking clarity: Being Bad With Kathryn Hahn 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z

Vivian Bearing, the dying professor in “Wit,” is that way, too, which is part of the brilliance of casting Chalfant here. Review: ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’ Gets Joan Didion’s Intention Just Right 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z

McKenzie might have resembled a hippie straight out of central casting, the lyrics might have verged on advertising copy, but it has a soaring melody and great production – with a light, shimmering atmosphere. Scott McKenzie's San Francisco was a hippy anthem with a life of its own 2012-08-20T14:39:00Z

He met her mother — the casting director and former actress Angelique Midthunder, who was from Thailand — while they were acting in the same movie. Amber Midthunder Has a New Action Hero for You 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z

The reality is that the role has to go to an unknown, but feel free to get your fantasy casting caps on. Who could really make Superman fly? 2010-09-23T16:48:00Z

Then also casting Ireland's most famous heterosexual as Wilde, we were possibly trying to sail away from stereotypes a little too far. David Hare: 'Working in theatre, you're less at the whim of stupid people' 2013-01-20T00:06:22Z

She will also revisit performances, as she did this year when she reinterpreted her 1979 play “Before the Revolution,” casting an African-American actress in the role of Antinova. Art Review: Eleanor Antin’s Selves at Columbia University 2013-09-05T21:49:22Z

Rudin, who left school at 16 and worked as a casting agent on Broadway before turning to Hollywood, seems to specialise in taking tales about rebellious outsiders and bringing them to the screen. The Social Network creator to tell true story of crime, sex... and moon rocks 2011-01-23T00:07:00Z

Lucy Bevan, a casting director, said: "I think it's really exciting that Dakota Johnson, who is not very well known yet, is playing the lead role." on Thursday 5 September 2013. AUDIO: Fifty Shades 'couldn't get big stars' 2013-09-05T08:28:32Z

“Leo had this innocence . . . that would draw you in to care about him so much,” said casting director Avy Kaufman, who took DiCaprio and Wahlberg to dinner to help them bond. The forgotten history of Leonardo DiCaprio: How a dorky teen actor became a superstar 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z

As the film-makers readily admit, and the casting of Robert DeNiro betrays, Joker follows in the footsteps of Martin Scorsese’s triumphantly bleak 1970s/80s movies Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy. ‘He is a psychopath’: has the 2019 Joker gone too far? 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z

Patterson sat down with Reuters to talk about the new film, the casting of Perry in the lead role, and why he continues to adapt his work on the big and small screens. Author James Patterson says Tyler Perry will "wow" as Alex Cross 2012-10-18T18:29:06Z

Perhaps the season’s oddest casting gambit is the empowerment that has been granted of late to the audience, which is to say the sudden spate of offerings that allows the viewer pride of place. Review: Onstage Risks and Rewards 2010-07-27T11:06:00Z

Mr. Gere didn’t want me to reveal Mr. Carter’s role in the film — about a Wall Streeter who crosses the line — but it seemed an inspired bit of casting. Main Course: Richard Gere in Tune With Others ? Main Course 2011-10-07T23:45:57Z

But casting, done by the director or choreographer, and often announced close to the performance date, can seem mysterious and arbitrary. What Is a Ballet Body? 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z

After a few years off, he returned to acting, only to learn that his time away had led Hollywood casting agents to forget him. Dean Stockwell, Child Actor Turned ‘Quantum Leap’ Star, Dies at 85 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z

Along with the casting of Cox, stunning in her debut role, Renner himself identifies as Hard of Hearing, which lends authenticity to his subtle but nuanced performance. What "Hawkeye" gets right about deafness – and what it glosses over 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z

Phyllis Smith was the assistant casting director for the pilot when she intrigued the producers with her line readings opposite actors at auditions. ‘The Office’ Finale 2013-05-01T12:00:01Z

As an attempt at correcting such wrongs of the past as Blackface and yellowface casting, I'm sure it's a well-meaning gesture. Representation heals: How watching K-dramas lifted the weight of white supremacy and freed my tongue 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z

Cousin casting calls Given the number of potential artistic collaborators and/or minions around at all times, Cousinland is a hotbed for creativity. In praise of my cousins – all 39 of them 2015-08-01T04:00:00Z

Reinforcing that nostalgia is the casting of Kurt Russell, now 72 and making his first onscreen appearance in a scripted TV show in more than 40 years. ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Review: Godzilla vs. Kurt Russell 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z

Russell Crowe made some controversial comments in January arguing that actresses who complain about ageist casting need to start acting their age. Anne Hathaway Says She's Already Losing Roles to Younger Actresses 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z

The play's most curious casting, however, is of a performer labelled "not as funny as white comedians" by one J Davidson: that is, the playwright's erstwhile support act and standup circuit veteran Matt Blaize. Old school champion Jim Davidson aims to turn standup on its head 2010-09-16T16:06:00Z

Based on our requests we were sent three “casting options,” which included descriptions and headshots of the ManServants. What Having A ManServant Is Like 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z

The start of production is dependent on the casting of Shadow Moon, Starz said in its release. Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods' series greenlighted by Starz 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z

Another arrived with 12 hamburgers and proceeded to eat them in front of the casting directors to prove he had a problem. How to cast Emmy-worthy reality shows 2010-05-27T00:21:00Z

Jason Zinoman Some casting news makes you scratch your head a little. The Week Ahead: Mar. 27 ? April 2 2011-03-25T14:27:11Z

"They're two big classics and they did a really good job casting and remounting them." 3 Broadway shows hum happily after Grammy nods 2011-12-01T18:52:09Z

A beautiful 85-year-old woman portraying a beautiful 85-year-old woman, Ms. Smith is nonetheless hardly coasting on the surface of easy type casting. Review: In ‘Marjorie Prime,’ Lois Smith Connects With the Past 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z

But when Ms. Dougherty, in filmed interviews, and other casting directors talk about how they work, there’s not really much they can say except that they rely on their instincts. Critic’s Notebook: TV Shows at Moments of Creation 2013-07-28T19:05:05Z

The casting decision follows backlash against the Academy Awards, which failed to nominate any minority actors this year. White Actor Will Play Michael Jackson in British Comedy 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z

But critics of the casting decision see a missed opportunity. A Bollywood Favorite Is Remade for the Stage, Raising Eyebrows 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z

Murray, who seems to have faced no consequences for helping Milligan escape, also recalls directing a local play in Ohio, and casting his pal for a part. We need to stop giving the Ted Bundy treatment to violent men like Billy Milligan 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z

But it is a measure of his enduring talent that, even after so long a career, casting directors will continue to feel his absence from their files. Peter Vaughan: from Grouty the gangster to Game of Thrones 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z

Most of the episodes of “A Friend of the Family” had been written before casting began. In ‘A Friend of the Family,’ Jake Lacy Breaks Character 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z

"Thanks for putting up with not just me, but the two of them," Mvula says, casting a conspiratorial look at her younger siblings. Laura Mvula – review 2013-03-05T18:18:30Z

And then, showing that Black playfully relishes the Hollywood convention of casting Brit thesps as the bad guys, there is the terrifying middle-eastern terrorist, Mandarin, played with relish by Ben Kingsley. Iron Man 3 2013-04-22T16:28:57Z

The answer, it would seem, is preparation — preparing a situation with careful planning and careful casting and seeing what happens. The secret to good reality TV? Finding the moments that matter 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z

He spent a year casting the film, and was obsessed with historical accuracy in the production. A Peerless ‘War and Peace’ Film Is Restored to Its Former Glory 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z

Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, takes in actors and events far beyond the 13 colonies and the founding fathers, casting a cool, antiheroic eye on the Revolution’s costs for many. The Battle for 1776 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z

He’s not the most dynamic of dramatists, however, and what made those films special was casting — Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen in “The Queen,” Mr. Sheen and Frank Langella in “Frost/Nixon.” Review: ‘The Crown’ Season 2 Takes the Queen From Crisis to Crisis 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z

He has been particularly unyielding on abortion, “casting himself as the defender of the fetus and the rights of the fetus,” Mr. Lewis said, and alienating many friends on the left. Nat Hentoff Is the Subject of David Lewis’s New Documentary 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z

He painted a black boy in Boy Scout uniform and a phalanx of black girls auditioning for dance parts at a casting call. Review | Artist Noah Davis died tragically at age 32. A New York show reveals a great lost talent. 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z

“I never had the casting couch. They said, ‘Get out!’ Put Down Your Phone! It’s Patti LuPone. 2021-12-11T05:00:00Z

I don’t mean an Oscar nomination – though she got one earlier this year, for best supporting actress for Birdman – but a call from Woody Allen’s casting director. Emma Stone on Woody Allen, whitewashing and why Hollywood pairs her with older men 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z

My favorite was a white pedestal casting a “shadow” of pebbles in the shape of a headstone. | The Frieze Art Fair: Salvage Instinct 2010-10-15T20:02:00Z

The show’s juiciest variable tends to be the casting, often packaged as star pairings. A rock. A road. A tree. How set designers for 20th century’s most famous play change it up. 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z

Observantly edited, the movie mingles the perspectives of many family members without casting judgment, developing an aching poignancy that recalls recent family dramas like “Aftersun” and “Return to Seoul.” ‘Sam Now’ Review: When Mom Leaves 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z

Extra credit for the casting of Debra Winger as the mother alternately perturbed and shamed by her son’s anxiousness. 26 Summer Shows, No Mask Required 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z

Disney’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story surprised some fanboys by casting Felicity Jones as its action hero. Did #OscarsSoWhite work? Looking beyond Hollywood's diversity drought 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z

Roberts’s casting would have been perceived as grotesque even in 1994. 'No one will know the difference': studio wanted Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z

Now, she says, it is time to build on that achievement, by challenging the casting decisions holding back performers across her whole industry. Dr Who's Whittaker: I've proved I can fly the Tardis, what next? 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z

But with sharp casting, he pulls off a movie with a dash of wit, a few genuinely poignant moments and a generous helping of grace notes to make the clichés go down easily. '10 Years': Sharp cast makes this school reunion worth attending 2012-09-27T20:24:03Z

In the end, Joker came away with three awards, including best original score and the first ever Bafta for casting. Baftas 2020: Sam Mendes and 1917 emerge victorious with seven awards 2020-02-02T05:00:00Z

The new “Ghostbusters” pulled a gender switch, casting four actresses as the quartet of enterprising exorcists. Then and Now: Hollywood Remakes as Election-Year Players 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z

It's an inspired piece of writing and casting, as Veep moves the Yes Minister/The Thick of It political sitcom on from the standard format of blundering minister and devious, more intelligent, spin doctors. TV review: Alan Partridge: Welcome to the Places of My Life; Veep; Walking and Talking 2012-06-25T22:00:01Z

That includes promoting colorblind casting, especially when a story doesn’t specify the main character’s race. As Audiobook Market Grows, Narrators of Color Find Their Voice 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z

Sure, it’s a first-world problem, but squabbles about travel destinations were casting a shadow over our otherwise sunny relationship. How couples can settle on vacation destinations without fighting about it 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z

Speculation about casting for the sequel has already led Robert Pattinson, star of the Twilight series of vampire romance films, to rule himself out of the running to play Odair. Hammer, Kitsch and Hedlund tipped for Hunger Games sequel 2012-05-30T12:28:08Z

Traditional ploys include overpriced courses and publicity photographs, pitched on empty promises of catching the eye of casting directors and talent scouts. Nightmares in the dream factory: how Hollywood scams would-be child stars 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z

Much of the caterwauling over Segel’s casting dissipated when “The End of the Tour” premiered to widespread acclaim at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Everyone’s amiable goofball takes a big leap 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z

It is also a biliously funny play and the casting of Simon Russell Beale as Roote ensures that the laughs come thick and fast. The Hothouse – review 2013-05-09T23:06:09Z

It may be cold comfort, but Disney is not the only theme park operation on which Sundance is casting a harsh spotlight this year. The Carpetbagger: Disney World Horror Fantasy Raises Knotty Copyright Issues 2013-01-19T16:52:45Z

Do you ever think of casting yourself in one of your plays? Hamish Linklater on writing laughs into a play about death 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z

“All of us on the creative and producing team hope to continue this conversation, not just about ‘The Prince of Egypt,’ but about diversity and authenticity in casting in all the art we create.” Diversity Questions Raised About Nascent ‘Prince of Egypt’ Musical 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z

“The thing that swung it for me,” Croft said of Arison’s casting, “was that he has an inherent warmth and generosity and vulnerability — all of which are qualities that the character has.” A Chameleon Flies From ‘The Blacklist’ to ‘The Kite Runner’ 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z

Inspired by the news that a casting couch gag had been removed from Toy Story 2 in the wake of #MeToo, it quizzed parents about which Disney films they now deem inappropriate. Come-hither lions and sleazy old owls: when Disney classics are difficult 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z

From British actress Kristin Scott Thomas, meanwhile, Refn has drawn one of this year's most startling performances by casting her as Julian's platinum blonde, foul-mouthed mother Crystal. Meeting Mr Controversial 2013-07-31T08:21:02Z

The program includes works by Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, Debussy, Duparc, Ravel and, yes, Wagner; and the pianist, in a bit of glamour casting, is the conductor Robert Spano. The New Season: Tchaikovsky, Dress Codes, And 3-D Opera 2011-09-16T19:50:18Z

In fact, a casting director once told her she looked so Jewish, she would never work in the soaps. Transparent's Judith Light: 'Botox doesn't work on me. I'm serious. I've tried it' 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z

"Your videos are constantly shared with new audiences all over the world and always have a chance at going viral. It's like casting a huge net into the ocean, you never know what you'll get." Do you know how to deep clean your Keurig? 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z

Other casting and dates will be announced later. Dane Cook to make his Broadway debut next year 2010-11-18T19:16:00Z

Flash forward a few years and Stroker is on the cusp of musical theater history, thanks to her amazing voice, acting chops and some unconventional casting decisions. Tony nominee Ali Stroker keeps on breaking Broadway barriers 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z

The casting issue is mitigated, to some extent, by the show’s proclivity for mixing lachrymose family drama in with the odd-couple farce. Review: In ‘Turn Up Charlie,’ the Manny Isn’t Just a Man, He’s Idris Elba 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z

It will be directed by Robert O’Hara, with casting to be announced. Coming to City Center: ‘Pal Joey,’ ‘Titanic’ and the 20th Fall for Dance 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z

The casting process was super fun for this one because while we were shooting there were always a few people who stayed around us. The People of Mbomo Tell Their Stories 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z

One of the keys to his art was an eye for casting: he single-handedly created the onscreen persona of the actor who exemplifies the intimate tensions of the times, Rock Hudson. Jacob Lawrence, Audra McDonald, and Rockaway Taco 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z

The plot might flatteringly be called flimsy, but this would have mattered less if Weldon had not borrowed her characters directly from the BBC casting cupboard. Habits of the House by Fay Weldon – review 2012-08-03T21:55:02Z

Behind the scenes at the casting for today’s Altuzarra show at 8 p.m. in New York. | Altuzarra 2012-02-11T14:01:31Z

In the early seasons, Martin wrote and read scripts, consulted on casting decisions and visited sets. Can ‘House of the Dragon’ Be HBO’s Next ‘Game of Thrones’? 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z

Sheryl, bruised by rejection at casting calls, takes as much pride in her work as she can and calls out Hank on his lackluster performance as a spear-carrying soldier in “Aida.” Theater Review: ‘What Rhymes With America’ at Linda Gross Theater 2012-12-13T03:00:12Z

What conversations went into this casting, and why was it important? After a dystopian "mandemic," the wacky "Creamerie" pokes at the remaining "inequities among women" 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z

It wasn't until after casting that the young actors starring in the film discovered that aliens played a role. LAFF 2014: 'Earth to Echo' premieres as rare PG sci-fi flick 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z

Mr. Scheer’s libretto was an economical wonder, casting off Melville’s landlocked opening and stretches of minutiae regarding whales and whaling. Music Review: In ?Moby-Dick? in Dallas, Big Role for the Roiling Sea 2010-05-02T22:07:00Z

With plenty of daylight to go, the river remained peppered with wader-clad fishermen casting lines. At Katmai National Park in Alaska, Bears Rule 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z

No casting has been confirmed for Chicago or Broadway, but the creative team was said to be happy with the work of the two actors. ArtsBeat: 'Kinky Boots' the Musical to Get Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago 2012-02-22T17:02:44Z

But revisions to one page of the comic, which came out Wednesday, are casting a pall over the festivities. Marvel Revises Comic in Which Captain America Called U.S. ‘Deeply Flawed’ 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z

A slide projector sits on the floor, casting some invisible image into the middle of the gallery. Summer Art Trek: Gallery Hopping in the Hudson Valley 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z

Their casting comes at a time of increasing visibility for disabled performers onstage. Rethinking Tiny Tim: Should a Disabled Actor Play the Role? 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z

And though this probably didn't factor in as highly as the financial wisdom of inclusive casting, Hallmark executives probably noticed that the world collectively cooed over the royal wedding of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry. Smart Watch: Finally, Hallmark Channel’s Christmas romances aren’t all white 2018-11-24T05:00:00Z

There was a particular teacher who was bent on casting people of colour in very subservient roles. Katori Hall: 'I've had two hours sleep!' 2010-03-23T21:30:00Z

Washed in the surf and dragged over rocks, he still managed to keep his rod aloft all the while, casting out and reeling in. Bass Fishing Time at Montauk Lighthouse 2011-10-13T12:01:27Z

He spent years trying to give casting directors what he believed they wanted. Murray Bartlett of ‘The White Lotus’ Shucks His Oyster 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z

First and foremost, casting can become an issue, especially when characters are written to be played by specific genders or ethnic groups. You Wrote the Play. Can You Let It Go? 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z

“But one thing I think I’m good at is casting.” Critic?s Notebook: Hiding Up in Telluride, Silver Mined on Screens 2011-09-05T22:03:11Z

At casting calls, she was faced with row upon row of nonprofessional dancers, young men who danced in neighborhood crews or played in “funk” bands — the local derivation of hip-hop. Companhia Urbana de Dança Reflects Brazil’s Complexities 2014-08-09T04:00:00Z

“He’s the first person I thought of” in casting Walter Black, she said. When Art Imitates an Actor?s Troubled Life 2011-03-17T23:17:23Z

And East Asian TV actors have at least one champion in ABC’s head of casting, Keli Lee, whose mission is “to change the face of television.” Hooray for Joan Watson: Why well-rounded Asian-American characters matter 2014-01-22T23:59:00Z

There’s no surer bet than casting Lawrence in your film. Jennifer Lawrence Starred In a Movie, and You Can't See It 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z

Francis shoots him to look nervous, casting his eyes in shadow. Do Cinematographers Have a Signature? Let’s Try a Test 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z

The National Theater’s production of the musical recently opened at the Dorfman Theater in London, and casting for an Australian version is to begin this month. ‘Here Lies Love’ to Close at the Public 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z

“To be clear, the casting directors are not attempting to ‘fix prices,’ neither in wages nor benefit contributions,” Mr. O’Donnell said. Theater Producers Accuse Casting Directors of Forming Illegal Cartel 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z

If I had been casting it, that's the direction I would have urged them to go in. How Rooney Mara became "Girl With Dragon Tattoo" 2010-08-17T06:52:00Z

Expanding on this, I’m at the center of things in terms of production decisions and casting decisions. Yannick Nézet-Séguin Will Shake Things Up at the Met Opera 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z

But producers also continued casting Borgnine in action films such as “Three Bad Men,” ”The Vikings,” ”Torpedo Run,” ”Barabbas,” ”The Dirty Dozen” and “The Wild Bunch.” Oscar-Winning Star Ernest Borgnine Dies at 95 2012-07-08T22:12:07Z

In Edwina Ellis’ “Flung Plumbob,” the title object breaks frame from the rectangle of patterned wallpaper it’s casting its shadow against. Davidson Galleries’ ‘Wood Engraving Invitational’ 2014-01-16T21:48:16Z

We wanted to spot the glowing green ribbons of the aurora borealis, which were reported to be especially luminescent this year because of sunspots casting a wide spectral aura over the North Pole. Cultured Traveler: The Lights and Nights of Reykjavik 2013-01-18T18:26:55Z

And since Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti can do no wrong in our book, any casting director looking for an Oscar lock should look no further. Who Should Play Woz to Ashton Kutcher?s Steve Jobs? 2012-04-03T10:45:41Z

What the casting professionals are looking for is hard to pinpoint. Casting Reality TV Has Become More Difficult 2011-08-27T04:00:17Z

"But how do you do that? It isn't as simple as injecting a Black lead into a show . . . Who's casting? Who are your producers? Is there diversity across every board?" Between "The Bachelor" finale and "The Talk," reality TV has shown us the toll of ignoring racism 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z

"Take your passion/And make it happen" felt less like a catchy phrase and more like a prayer, a spell Cara was casting of dreams. Irene Cara was the voice of ambition – both its power and limits 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z

Heart disease, which had been a relative rarity in the 1920s, was now felling middle-aged men at a frightening rate, and Americans were casting around for cause and cure. The sugar conspiracy | Ian Leslie 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z

There is so much effort that goes into these pieces, from drawing to carving to casting and finishing. Carole Gartale Talks Design Influences with AD 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

Those casting sessions are part of the film. The Cinema’s Fear of Drama 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z

It was his casting in The Sopranos, redefining the very concept of the screen gangster, that near-instantly elevated him to the A-List. James Gandolfini: his film career in clips 2013-06-20T10:16:00Z

One night while her family is sleeping, Sonia sits on the toilet in darkness with a stolen cell phone, its glare casting light across her eyes. A New Film About Young French Women Drawn to Jihadism 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z

But rather than topple those gods, “Watchmen” ushered in an era in which these golden idols stand taller than ever, astride the entire culture, casting inescapable shadows. ‘Watchmen’ Is Coming. (Actually, It Never Left.) 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z

The director, Richard Donner, was not familiar with Reeve and kept searching as Mr. Stalmaster placed Reeve’s head shot on the top of a pile of photos at each casting session, he said. Casting Directors Get Their Due in HBO’s Film ‘Casting By’ 2013-08-03T01:38:24Z

“Central casting couldn’t have cast a better villain,” she told the podcast “Slow Burn” in 2018. Linda Tripp wanted to make history. Instead, it nearly destroyed her. 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z

In addition, for competitive shows like "Project Runway" or "Top Chef," casting directors will go directly to the source, often cold-calling prospective contestants. How to cast Emmy-worthy reality shows 2010-05-27T00:21:00Z

It is an unusual stipulation in an age where casting is increasingly colorblind. The Complex History and Uneasy Present of ‘Porgy and Bess’ 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z

After all, most of these colleges have a senior showcase where they are marketing their grads to agents and casting directors. Answers to Your Questions About College Theater Programs 2010-08-11T22:04:00Z

Additional casting for the plays will be announced later, as will the performance dates and theater. ArtsBeat: McKellen and Stewart Will Bring Pinter and Beckett to Broadway in the Fall 2013-01-24T20:00:55Z

Both detractors and defenders agree that, while it would have been a nice opportunity for a Native American actor to play the part, the issue isn’t so much the casting as it is the character. Johnny Depp as Tonto: Is The Lone Ranger Racist? 2013-07-03T16:31:50Z

This imbalance in casting creates an uneasiness that spreads through the team like a virus. Review: ‘Dance Nation,’ the Power and the Terror of Girls at 13 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z

One early hire was Marketa Richterova, a multilingual Czech actress who had worked with Roma performers and who helped with casting. Roma Tell Their Stories in a Dance-Theater Work From Berlin 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z

It was the monologue that launched a thousand casting calls. Laurie Metcalf, on Broadway in ‘The Other Place’ 2012-12-27T16:27:16Z

Though Rice passed away in 2021 and will not be able to weigh in on the casting, AMC has already renewed the show for a second season. What to expect from AMC's "Interview with the Vampire" and how it differs from the Tom Cruise film 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z

There was always someone in the room — a director, a writer, a casting director. Get Out of My Light, Honey. I’m Auditioning Here. 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z

Part of the appeal of improv, at levels high and low, was that she wasn’t hindered by casting directors. Book Review: Amy Poehler’s ‘Yes Please’ 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z

While the Baftas on Sunday will present an inaugural award for casting, there is no sign that the Academy is considering following suit. Casting directors are essential to any great film – so where are their Oscars? 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z

The acting is inspired, in part because the casting was inspired, from Anthony Hopkins, as Pierre, to David Swift, as a pint-sized, swaggering Napoleon. What Do We Love About “War and Peace”? 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z

It referred to Mr. Lewis’s marginalized position by casting him as an unemployed circus clown who finds fulfillment in a mundane job with the post office. Jerry Lewis, Mercurial Comedian and Filmmaker, Dies at 91 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z

In the first guest post, the singer and comedian Marilyn Michaels wrote about the challenges of casting the role of Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl.” ArtsBeat: Theater Talkback: It's the Shakespeare, Not the Stage, That Matters 2011-07-14T16:19:01Z

The work was Ryan Johnson’s “Life Study,” a colorful sculpture made of aluminum, medical casting tape and other materials. It’s an Art Gallery. No, a Living Room. O.K., Both. 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z

But it's more than just that: At its best, this approach to casting throws fresh aesthetic light on shows we assumed we already knew. Deaf West revisits 'Spring Awakening' with fresh vigor at the Wallis 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z

Bargemusic was rocking last Friday evening as rain fell heavily outside, casting the view of Lower Manhattan in gray. Bach’s Cello Suites, Now on Violin, With a Folksy Feel 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z

As Mashable notes, casting Ali Stroker in “Spring Awakening” meant that the theater in which the show was housed, Brooks Atkinson Theater, would have to become more accommodating to the disability community. The revolution is bigger than “Hamilton”: This year’s Tony nods offer much-needed contrast to #OscarsSoWhite 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z

“When I first started, people would say things like, ‘Oh, your casting was really well done. Sofia Coppola: ‘I never felt I had to fit into the majority view’ 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z

As Andy Wagner, the actor playing the moderator explained, the creators wanted to see if gender-inverted casting would “cause people to revisit their own personal biases and develop insights or a different perspective.” He Said, She Said: Gender-Bending the Presidential Debates 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z

Years had passed since he first optioned her script, financing had finally come through, casting was complete, then their director dropped out — “absconded,” said Oyelowo. David Oyelowo Fights for Representation in Family Films 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z

Last weekend, the original casting call for Queen’s character re-circulated online, describing the dark-skinned character: “If she were a slave she would’ve worked on the fields.” ‘Make films where black characters don’t die’: Queen & Slim sparks debate over ‘trauma porn’ 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z

It was through these skaters that she met Harmony Korine, who wrote the script for Clark's film and, when filming wrapped, became her boyfriend, later casting her in his directorial debut Gummo. Chloe Sevigny 2010-10-02T23:04:00Z

It towered over us, casting a gigantic shadow over the ground. Your stories: Scheherezade's Task by Cleopatra 2013-02-08T14:59:23Z

They are asked to respect artistic property and to hold off on releasing information about casting, promotions and programming. Ballet Life, Unfiltered and Uploaded to Instagram 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z

The guest cast included the Democratic operative Donna Brazile, making her third appearance on the show; she hasn’t gotten any better at playing herself, and the stunt casting doesn’t add anything. ArtsBeat: 'The Good Wife' Revisits Some Core Themes 2012-03-12T05:00:38Z

The production is scheduled to begin previews on Jan. 4 and open on Jan. 26; no casting or creative team was immediately announced. ArtsBeat: Manhattan Theater Club Announces Its New Season 2011-05-09T17:00:45Z

Rather like Noah and his Ark, when embarking on a new phase of life, you should really be free to do the casting of companions yourself. I’m angry that my partner is not invited to my cousin’s wedding 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z

The film has a quiet, mumbly realism about it, and the girls exude a sincerity that likely couldn’t be found through a casting call. The Flourishing of Skate Culture in a Sellout Era 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z

Platter appears to have chiseled the pieces out of wood before casting them in bronze, offsetting smooth exterior walls with more rugged, dappled interiors. Marvelous or maddening? In Cameron Platter's show, it depends on which way you face 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z

He continued casting top Hollywood stars and won an Oscar in 2003 for directing “The Pianist.” Can Woody Allen Work in Hollywood Again? 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z

But darker-skinned actors rarely get the chance to do so, except when casting directors need someone to play a slave or drug dealer – lucky them! Hadley Freeman: why cast a lighter-skinned actor as Nina Simone? Here come the racesplainers 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z

He also traveled the world scouting talent for his agency and met Ms. Trump at a Milan casting call. When Donald Met Melania, Paolo Was There 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z

But he learned salesmanship skills that served him well in Hollywood: he would arrive for appointments with producers, directors and casting directors in an expensive suit, exuding polished charm. G.D. Spradlin, Prolific Character Actor, Dies at 90 2011-07-27T03:26:25Z

The casting is, however, said to be in the very early stages. George Clooney seeks Jean Dujardin and Cate Blanchett for Nazi art drama 2012-10-04T12:28:07Z

“The Simpsons” and perhaps even “Bob’s Burgers” offer an animated family as a universal family, eschewing the inevitable politics of casting on-screen actors. Cartoon magic for grown-ups: “BoJack Horseman” imbues the cynical TV industry with zoomorphic soul 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

But he longed to escape a casting pigeonhole that he knew he had helped create. Robert Morse, Impish Tony-Winning Comedy Star, Is Dead at 90 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z

Condor’s casting was seen as a win for Asian-American audiences, who had seen several Asian characters morph into white ones in recent screen adaptations. ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ … and to Fans Hungry for More 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z

SAG, which issues a report on minority casting every two years, is still collecting data on '09 and '10, which won't be released until next fall. Black actors face snub at Oscars 2010-10-01T07:41:00Z

The casting is said to be at an early stage, and no screen tests have yet been conducted, so the situation could easily change. Week in geek: Spider-Man 4 needs a Peter Parker. How about Jamie Bell? 2010-05-27T14:21:00Z

In a piece of inspired casting, Jane Lynch steps into the role of former U.S. Discovery’s “Manhunt: Unabomber”: Kaczynski as a true, heartless prophet 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z

As the years passed, “I became the go-to Jew” for casting directors, Mr. Hoffman recalls. Theater Review: ‘Still Jewish After All These Years’ Stars Avi Kaufman 2013-08-26T21:25:30Z

The casting call, which Gawker.com first reported, seeks applicants who are 21 or older, "appear younger than 30 and are outrageous, outspoken and a proud Persian-American." `Jersey Shore' producers looking for Persians 2010-04-08T18:39:00Z

One big help is casting great American actors in all these roles, but it’s also about not sentimentalizing or patronizing the characters — showing them as human beings first, not types. With ‘Three Billboards,’ director Martin McDonagh shows his softer side 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z

Johansson was plunged into a fresh Twitter storm over her casting in the Hollywood remake on Thursday after the first image of the Hollywood star as Kusanagi hit the web. Max Landis: there are ‘no A-list female Asian celebrities’ who could have taken Scarlett Johansson’s Ghost in a Shell role 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z

Duvall is as gummily charismatic as ever, Downey good casting - nothing if not a convincing tool, self-conscious smirk a neat fit for the part. The Judge review: jury in, gavel out on Robert Downey Jr courtroom drama 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

The casting, and production details have not been announced, but a six-week out-of-town run has been booked: the show will be staged at the Royal Alexandra Theater in Toronto from July 22 to Aug. 31. ArtsBeat: Musical ‘Titanic’ Headed Back to New York 2014-01-16T19:40:35Z

The constant stream of rejection from castings started to wear me down. Caitriona Balfe: The First Time I Left Home (and Fell in Love) 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z

Since not every role or production requires the same level of star power, why can’t casting agents give opportunities to the many immensely talented unknown actors in bigger bodies? Why Does Hollywood Keep Using Fat Suits? 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z

And they are casting their runway shows and ad campaigns with increasingly hirsute, well-built, mature types — men who certainly look as if they’ve never been waxed or had a manicure. From Boys to Men 2010-10-15T20:55:00Z

No one’s casting a vote based on the No. 2 on the ticket — but everyone’s eagerly waiting to see how they might screw it up. Being vice president is dreadful. Running for it is so much worse. 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z

Further casting will be announced in due course. Damian Lewis returns to West End 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z

Both shows are part of a gradual trend toward the authentic casting of characters with disabilities. For the Disabled in Hollywood, Report Finds Hints of Progress 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z

And how about fantasy castings for forthcoming adaptations? Something Amis: why I already feel shortchanged by the BBC's Money 2010-05-20T12:31:00Z

We had a big casting session — five months. In "Los Lobos," two boys who flee Mexico discover that the American Dream isn't Disneyland 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z

“You don’t just wake up one morning and say ‘I’m a casting director,’” McWilliams adds. Casting directors are essential to any great film – so where are their Oscars? 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z

“There is no bigger joy than casting my vote,” he says. She’s 70 years old and had never voted. But this election was too important to sit out. 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z

With such a hands-off approach, it's lucky Watson is happy with the adaptation and casting, especially Kidman. Kidman memory movie buoys author 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

There, he confounded a lot of casting directors. Tony Dalton Talks ‘Better Call Saul’: Sympathy for el Diablo 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z

Tension is a killer, he says; when you're casting, all you can try to do is create conditions in which an actor can thrive. And ... emote! How to succeed at auditions 2013-02-24T18:00:02Z

“This whole piece could be open casting,” Bonds said. For Two Broadway Stars, a Love Story Blossoms in a Honky-Tonk Bar 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z

Surely casting directors could request either of them? Martin and Gary Kemp: 'We complement each other' 2013-04-19T14:00:04Z

"It really is about the casting couch and the company knowing about it," Herman said, adding that he did not know if Huett would speak to police. More Women Come Forward With Sexual Assault Claims Against Harvey Weinstein 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z

In the television series, partly because of casting, that idea is laughable. The Walking Dead 'Consumed' Recap: Sexual Tension 2014-11-16T05:00:00Z

And some entertainment sites were sliding up banisters with delight imagining potential casting decisions. Reactions Vary to News of New 'Mary Poppins' Film 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z

But the first is on its way to becoming a movie, and racial questions about casting have already arisen. Review: Kevin Kwan’s ‘China Rich Girlfriend’ Skewers Vulgar Wealth in Asia 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z

But the casting is more than a show of diversity for its own sake, however welcome that is. Review: When ‘Tartuffe’ Meets Trump, It’s Revolutionary 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z

They’re casting for a rep company, and I’m putting you up for it.” Jane Curtin Is Playing It Straight 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z

The casting proved a challenge for the producers. A ?Mystery!? Series That Has (Gasp!) Actual Sunshine 2011-07-09T04:15:16Z

This gives Nolan free rein when it comes to tone, visual style and casting. Iron Man 2 shows how Marvel movies could fly 2010-04-29T14:18:00Z

I put five casting directors on it, and they were practically in tears: they had never experienced anything like it. General election 2010: the art of the political poster 2010-04-27T07:00:00Z

The Metropolitan Opera placed a big bet on the young Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen, casting her in five productions far into the future before she had even sung her first note in New York. The Met Opera’s Newest Star Returns, on the Small Screen 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z

This time, the focus is on a controversial casting decision for one of the main roles. Olivia Wilde says Shia LaBeouf fired from "Don't Worry Darling" to make set "safe" for Florence Pugh 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z

Did you have any say in the casting of Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, who were introduced in previous DC movies? The Director James Wan: If ‘Aquaman’ Doesn’t Work, Blame Me 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z

His is not the only tragedy casting a shadow over the film’s exuberance. Review: ‘Lambert & Stamp’ Recalls the Duo Who Helped Ignite the Who 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

James has final say over everything from casting to script to wardrobe choices. ‘Like a paranoid tiger-mom’: how control-freak authors took over Hollywood 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z

Ms. Fey and Ms. Poehler were hands-on producers, overseeing script changes, budgets and casting, in their fashion. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey: When Leaning In, Laughing Matters 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z

This is writ large in the American theater, where the term “colorblind casting” — selecting actors without taking ethnicity into account — is no longer in favor. Authenticity in casting: From 'colorblind' to 'color conscious,' new rules are anything but black and white 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z

“I thought they were so beautiful,” said Ms. Gersten, 27, a casting director who lives in New York. Noticed: A Bright Spring Trend Puts Tails Amid the Tresses 2011-04-20T19:12:57Z

And as for casting, actors are a renewable resource. Can Woody Allen Work in Hollywood Again? 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z

The so-called casting couch has long been used by men seeking sexual favors from actresses in exchange for parts. U.S. actors, TV networks agree to end casting couch 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z

This devil-may-care approach to casting shines a light on a bigger problem: The Verge’s Tasha Robinson argued that every single character in “Joy” “feels like a half-sketched first draft,” which is something of an understatement. The case against an Oscar nod for Jennifer Lawrence: She’s the best thing in “Joy” — and that’s not enough 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z

She wouldn't oblige directors' more offensive casting couch requests, she said, and apart from some bit parts, wasn't getting the right roles anyway. Krisha Fairchild is a breakout star - at age 64 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z

Participants often work from early in the morning to midnight, taking classes such as engraving, glass pulling, kiln casting, neon and, of course, blowing glass. Pilchuck at 40: world-class glass 2011-08-26T23:49:50Z

At one point, Bobby stages an elaborate casting call to look for moles on women’s arms. Vidya Balan Stars in ‘Bobby Jasoos,’ a Bollywood Film 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z

Euston considered Mamet to be one of those actresses that she and her casting friends like to call a transformer: someone who can “naturally transform into this different character.” Zosia Mamet Is Still Getting Used to Being Your New Best Friend 2013-01-06T15:24:17Z

And the casting is deliberately diverse, with the Stage Manager – our guide to the town – played by Youssef Kerkour, a British-Moroccan actor of Muslim faith, who moved to New York at 18. A Terrorized British City Turns to an All-American Play for Healing 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z

Yet casting does begin next week for “The King and I,” which will start performances in March at Lincoln Center Theater and feature about 30 Asian characters. Here Lies Progress: Asian Actors Fill the Playbill 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z

Dyer said “targets are valuable,” but it shouldn’t just fall to casting directors to increase diversity onstage. With an ‘Othello’ of His Own, a Director Comes Full Circle 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z

There is also the fact that excellent casting is, almost by definition, difficult to detect. Casting directors are essential to any great film – so where are their Oscars? 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z

Along with the story, the team settled on a concept for casting and staging: The sufferers would each be split into two, a dancing body and a singing spirit. A Song and Dance Collaboration, Straight Outta Swamplandia 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z

In small but significant numbers, filmmakers and casting executives are beginning to re-examine Hollywood’s attitude toward breast implants, Botox, collagen-injected lips and all manner of plastic surgery. Hollywood to Actors: No Surgery, Please 2010-04-23T21:40:00Z

Homer is no stranger to having problems casting his vote in a presidential election, and this year will probably carry its own set of unique challenges. How Homer Simpson Decided Between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z

Nevertheless, the film achieves its goal in raising awareness for these volunteer efforts, casting a spotlight on a chronically overlooked crisis. ‘Free Puppies!’ Review: A Fight to Save a Dog’s Life 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z

She said some possibilities include a story that doesn't work, casting that doesn't fit, props, stunts or costumes that aren't ready, or music that isn't fitting well. Musical 'Spider-Man' on Broadway delayed again 2010-12-17T18:37:21Z

The novelty lies in the multiple casting, with people who are physically dissimilar and who have not been encouraged to imitate one another. ‘Scenes From a Marriage,’ Adapted From Ingmar Bergman 2014-09-22T04:00:00Z

“When we did the casting,” Mr. Cuervo said, “there was one person that showed up — a tall, skinny kid. I told him, ‘Well, I guess you’re it. High School ‘Alien’ Production Wins Internet Raves 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z

She has her own network of chef connections, whose real-life casting and location implies significance. On "The Bear," Sydney's Chicago-wide smorgasbord liberates women from food guilt and girlbosses 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z

Christine Rosen, of Commentary, characterized their columns as an “effort to demonize their opponents by casting Trump supporters as ‘the other.’” What Does the MAGA Hat Mean Now? 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z

Instead, he introduced variations into the casting process to yield one-of-a-kind sculptures. Review | In the galleries: Artists create a multi-work homage to a teacher and a comrade 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z

Recent live-action anime adaptations like “One Piece” are slowly but surely improving the genre, and it all starts with casting. ‘One Piece’ Is a Smash, and It All Starts With the Casting 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z

So one of the changes I made this year was with my casting people. Must-Read TV: The Bridge's Elwood Reid on Getting America to Watch Subtitles 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z

And by autumn’s end, he will have released three new albums this year, each with a different guitar trio and each casting its own light on his Lester Young-goes-to-Joshua Tree saxophone sound. 75 Pop and Jazz Albums, Shows and Festivals Coming This Fall 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z

As Steve’s popularity grew and people got to see how funny he was, it was more an affirmation to us: Oh, O.K., we made the right call on that bit of casting. ArtsBeat: Meet the New Boss: Will Ferrell Clocks in at 'The Office' 2011-04-06T16:12:45Z

Seasons 1 through 4, I mean, not only did I write a script, but especially like Seasons 1 or 2, I was giving a verdict on all the castings. George R.R. Martin Is Finally Getting the Show He Wanted 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z

Mr. Rose was also a pioneer in untraditional casting. Philip Rose, ?Raisin? and ?Purlie? Producer, Dies at 89 2011-06-02T04:54:29Z

Thanks to this–and spectacular casting up and down the list–Transparent often feels like it was transcribed more than written. Season Review: Transparent Is a Change for the Better 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z

Author Jenny Han insisted on casting an Asian as the lead in the adaptation of her novel, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” 'Asian August' comes to Hollywood, but will it last? 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z

Additional casting was also announced for “Lady, Be Good,” a Roaring Twenties romantic comedy. Tommy Tune Joins the Cast of 'Lady, Be Good' for Encores! 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z

Doctor Who returned last week with another first: Sacha Dhawan’s casting as the first person of colour to play the Doctor’s arch nemesis, the Master. Too woke? Nope – Doctor Who is more offensive than ever 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z

It's hard to keep going to another world if part of your mind is worried about the next casting. 'Spectre': James Bond looks ahead -- really far ahead 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z

Phoenix never went to school; instead, his mother contacted the casting director at Paramount, and Phoenix began working at the age of eight. The untold story of lost star River Phoenix – 25 years after his death 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z

This wasn’t just conjecture: the audition process was followed by a film crew that recorded the revival’s casting director, Jay Binder, lobbying for Ms. Rak. Rachelle Rak Finally Lands Her ‘Chorus Line’ 2012-10-07T05:00:06Z

"His casting confirms that, like James Bond, the Doctor has become a role serious actors are happy to take on." Peter Capaldi: A good choice? 2013-08-05T13:10:03Z

And in this special senior casting of Kontakthof, in which all 27 performers are aged 65 and over, there is a baroque profusion of human interest on stage. Kontakthof | Dance review 2010-04-02T20:30:00Z

The ladies are supposedly uncompensated for the filming because they’ve signed a release form prior to the “casting.” Real “spring breakers” don’t have happy endings 2013-03-29T16:01:00Z

Sleepy Hollow” is not quite an art film, but it’s ambitious in its own way—specifically because it debuted on Fox, which in 2013 made diversity casting part of its profit strategy. Ichabod and Abbie still haven’t kissed: The best work marriage since Mulder and Scully is back on “Sleepy Hollow” 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z

In an open letter to Wajda, the Polish authorities berated him for casting Czyzewska, and condemned another article by Halberstam, in Harper's magazine, as a "dirty libel against our country". Elzbieta Czyzewska obituary 2010-07-07T17:07:00Z

This year’s casting, however, prompted many in the audience to undertake unusually large Giselleathons, thanks to important debuts, farewells and returns. Review: An Abundance of Giselles, With Debuts and Farewells 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z

Since casting spells during a game could label you a devil worshiper, a nerd or something in between, Dungeons & Dragons was banished to the underground. Who’s Playing Dungeons & Dragons These Days? The Usual Fans, and Then Some. 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z

Basegò doesn’t look like your typical bacaro, not with pin spots casting a discrete light on clean walls of exposed brick, natural wood and white plaster. When in Venice, Eat Like a Venetian 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z

Though production has yet to begin, Shepherd has already been compelled to change a few of his casting choices. This Concept For a Breaking Bad Sequel Is Spectacularly, Gloriously Insane 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z

The show is also a failed experiment in offbeat casting. Music Review: Eric Michael Gillett and La Tanya Hall at Feinstein?s 2012-02-22T23:03:37Z

This got me thinking: Have other unlikely casting choices resulted in convincing presidents and vice presidents? When oddball actors make great presidents 2011-04-20T19:20:00Z

He spent two years raising money, casting and crewing the film, by now called Straight Time, then he started directing. Dustin Hoffman: facing down my demons 2012-12-14T23:00:18Z

The casting director at Universal said of her: “The kid has nothing.” Elizabeth Taylor, 1932-2011: A Lustrous Pinnacle of Hollywood Glamour 2011-03-26T17:35:55Z

A professional jeweler, Vito Bertucci used his talent for casting and molding to place the fossilized teeth into what he thought would be their proper position on the massive jaws, his brother said. Prehistoric shark teeth for auction in Dallas 2011-03-22T11:13:17Z

The song was a minuet, casting conservatives as obstacles to progress as they sang: Song and dance as a political ‘Fix’ 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z

Perhaps it will be “KPOP,” which is holding casting calls for a potential Broadway move, after a successful if brief Off Broadway run in 2017. The Pop Musical: Go Big (and Loud) or Go Home 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z

She landed her first acting job at 11, on a short-lived Australian television drama called “Skyways,” through a friend of the family who worked in casting. Kylie Minogue: Pop Star, Fashion Darling ... Who? 2013-06-12T22:06:26Z

While some fans complained about the casting, many film journalists took to social media to defend Pattinson. Defending Robert Pattinson's Batman casting: He’s way more than a "Twilight" heartthrob 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z

A year later, the classes evolved into the Actors in Advertising School, which added a casting center, Three of Us Studios, in 1981. Joan See, Who Acted in TV Ads and Helped Others Do That, Dies at 83 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z

Take his rationale for casting Pike, an excellent actor, but hardly the biggest name he could have secured. David Fincher on Gone Girl: ‘Bad things happen in this movie…’ 2014-09-27T04:00:00Z

The most significant change was casting Farrell, whose strong physique bears little resemblance to Schwarzenegger's hulking mass. Colin Farrell totally recalls unease about "Total Recall" 2012-08-01T19:27:40Z

Next up was an ambitious rock opera, “The Black Parade,” with Mr. Way casting himself as the Patient, a dying, defiant, messianic narrator. Gerard Way Talks About His Comeback Album, ‘Hesitant Alien.’ 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z

Sony, meanwhile, would completely finance the films and be in charge of casting. Can Spider-Man survive outside of the Marvel universe? 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z

I did my final-year showcase at Rada, where you get to perform two pieces of your choosing in front of various agents and casting directors. 'Hope has started to grow': Maxine Peake on Corbyn, people power and Peterloo’s radical legacy 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z

The singer becomes the latest entry in an impressive round of stunt casting by the director of Sin City and From Dusk Til Dawn. Lady Gaga becomes Robert Rodriguez's latest Machete Kills recruit 2012-07-27T12:02:06Z

But unlike shows that build on precedent and try to add something new, “The Deep End” is a pale imitation without smart writing, imaginative casting or even a clever conceit. 2010-01-21T06:57:00Z

Bill Richardson is a West Virginia University Extension agent who is involved with casting for the show. Hatfield-McCoy kin sought for reality TV show 2012-06-09T21:46:10Z

And people who have brilliant old-fashioned skills, such as casting bronze, and know about things such as "windage". A Great British Air Disaster; Beat the Ancestors – TV review 2013-02-25T07:00:18Z

When the center opened in October 1968, the French ambassador to the United States presented to the city a casting of sculptor Auguste Rodin's "The Shade." Paris plane crash spurs cultural growth in Atlanta 2012-05-31T09:31:05Z

The only way for such a film to succeed, in a skittish studio executive’s estimation, would be for the writing, casting, production and direction to be spot-on. It’s become too facile to pit big summer movies against integrity-filled indies 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z

But little else has been revealed about casting, plot or historical events to be included in this iteration of "History of the World." At last! "History of the World Part II" is finally being made – prepare for “phoney baloney stories" 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z

Of course, the Internet wasn’t slow to be disappointed in the casting decision. Doctor Who, Jane Austen, and the What it Means to Complain Online 2013-08-16T16:52:05Z

The industry is healthy enough for people - actors, directors, producers, casting directors - to sustain themselves in careers. The Carpetbagger: From Sundance, a Competition Slate That Could Be Called Accessible 2012-11-28T21:00:48Z

It was an inspired piece of casting; McCarthy, who’s become a reliable SNL host in recent years, excels at characters who teeter right on the edge of sanity. Melissa McCarthy steals the show as Sean Spicer on Saturday Night Live 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z

Actors without an agent will try to get in touch with casting directors off their own bat. 'Next!': the secretive world of casting directors 2013-05-21T18:30:01Z

Carden thinks of those two as her “little guardian angels”: After casting Carden in a part that was cut from the pilot, they recast her as Gemma, a trainer at Abbi’s gym. How D’Arcy Carden finally found her ‘Good Place’ 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z

Some say it’s done wonders for representation, while others argue that colorblind casting isn’t used to make a bigger point in the series. Simone Ashley Didn’t Think Those Scenes Were Awkward 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z

The ascendant norm is “color-conscious casting,” which implies an understanding of the profound implications of skin color. Authenticity in casting: From 'colorblind' to 'color conscious,' new rules are anything but black and white 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z

Equally important, though, has been the show’s casting, the glories of which don’t end with Ms. Green. Review: ‘Penny Dreadful’ Returns for Season 2 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z

Did the casting notice say you had to know how to play guitar? Cameron Crowe’s living soundtrack: “For my scenes, he would do a Bob Dylan song or an Elvis Costello song” 2016-06-26T04:00:00Z

“Because what I’m doing is, I’m casting spells, girl.” Erykah Badu Is Blazing a New Trail (From Badubotron) 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z

The casting of Lewis and Lee — who are married in real life — was a fantastic choice, as was putting Drescher in the role of meddling, over-the-top mother. TV's first crop of queer Christmas movies range from saccharine fun to superficial flops 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z

Back when she was a casting assistant on “Bananas” in 1971, Ms. Taylor recalled, “when an actress would come in, the producer would talk to them because Woody was too shy.” Woody Allen’s Distinctive Female Characters 2013-07-17T12:00:01Z

Shortly after Hightower’s casting, however, the student was replaced when the school’s principal, Scott Johnston, called Hightower’s father about a new gender policy for student performers. TX school bans trans boy from playing "Oklahoma!" male lead, recasts with cisgender male student 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z

Producers of the show said casting for a new Sally Bowles will be announced shortly. Actress Emma Stone extends run in Broadway musical 'Cabaret' 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z

This one had a couple of appealing come-ons, namely, the casting of Roger Bart as Doc Brown, the wacky scientist made famous by Christopher Lloyd in the movie franchise. Perspective | In London, the shows go on — but apathy is unmasked 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z

Other casting decisions in the show have attracted racist comments as well. "The Last of Us" could change how Hollywood does video games, but hateful gamers make it difficult 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z

It puts all the power in his corner by casting you as the intolerant villain. My daughter is dating a much older man | Mariella Frostrup 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z

Scoring Ali in the lead made the rest of the casting process exponentially easier. Mahershala Ali Finally Gets the Leading Role He Deserves 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z

The songs are timeless, the casting contemporary and dance routines still daring. "West Side Story" may be timeless — but life in gangs today differs vastly from the Jets and Sharks 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z

The association is driven home all the time in sci-fi and fantasy by casting actors of colour as aliens. Will Smith’s Bright: racial allegory or straight up racism? 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z

That die was cast when she was 14 at an open casting call for a bit part in the Southern coming-of-age romance "The Man in the Moon." Reese Witherspoon, from rom-com queen to 'Wild' woman 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z

To psych myself up, I imagined I was first because casting liked me the best. "Yes, I'm 100 percent Indian": Navigating Hollywood as a so-called "unicorn" woman of color 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z

She is a pretty fascinating casting choice, though. “Mad Men” eulogies: Megan Draper, would-be Charlie Manson victim 2015-04-04T04:00:00Z

She was discovered by an MGM casting director searching Los Angeles singing schools for someone to portray the opera star Ernestine Schumann-Heink as a child. Deanna Durbin, 1930s Star of Universal Pictures, Dies at 91 2013-05-01T03:57:41Z

Campers prepare a song or a play scene and a committee of four veteran staffers start the session by casting all the shows for the benefit of the kid first and the show second. Plenty of (sleep-away) drama in the Catskills 2012-08-23T11:33:10Z

But perhaps because the subject is so challenging, the creators took some easy shortcuts in casting other characters. Television Review: Laura Linney in Showtime?s Cancer Comedy 2010-08-15T22:05:00Z

He said the film made up new names for the men casting the votes so as not to ascribe actions to real people who did not perform them. US Rep welcomes "Lincoln" concession on accuracy 2013-02-08T19:44:09Z

“I got really mad at my casting director about Ivory,” Black recalled. Dustin Lance Black, the Screenwriter Behind “Milk” and “When We Rise,” on Coming Out As a Gay Activist 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z

Ridley, whose casting in the lead role of Rey has sparked outrage from the misogynistic corners of “Star Wars” fandom, says she was not surprised “The Last Jedi” proved so divisive with diehard fans. Daisy Ridley: It's fair for "Star Wars" fans to be angry with "The Last Jedi" 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z

“White Lotus” also earned five Creative Arts Emmys, which were presented on Labor Day weekend, in categories including music composition, casting and camera editing. ‘The White Lotus’ cleans up in the limited and anthology series category. 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z

“When you get on a plane, not only are you responsible for emissions, but you’re also casting a vote to continue expanding that system.” The No-Jet Set: They’ve Given Up Flying to Save the Planet 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z

Mr. Parsons received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, presented by Ryan Murphy; the award is named after the legendary casting director. Britney Spears and Jim Parsons Among Top Honorees at Glaad Awards 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z

He and Watkins are aiming to be ready for 45 to 60 days for beta testing to begin with casting directors by Labor Day. Launch of TheatreWork, a casting database for area actors, is delayed

Surprisingly, it's the shoe-gazing Michael who is allegedly holding up production by refusing to sign on to the "everyone or no one" casting demanded by Hurwitz. Development, arrested 2011-07-28T20:29:00Z

The fathers gave the children casting lessons, then stood by to untangle the inevitably snarled lines and retrieve lures that ended up in the overhanging trees rather than the water. Easing back into group travel with a multifamily camping trip 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z

When the Canadian Opera Company approached Mr. Neef, then still casting director in Paris, in 2008, it was, he said, the first time he had thought about running an opera house. Running the Paris Opera Was Never Going to Be Easy. But Come On. 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z

Whether they are functioning towers casting a beam over the sea or simply historic landmarks, lighthouses are full of intrigue. 7 Lighthouses Around the World to Inspire a Trip 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z

Could you talk about casting and directing Emily Browning, in particular for those long scenes that call for her to appear fully unconscious? ArtsBeat: Cannes Q. and A.: Julia Leigh on a Modern-Day 'Sleeping Beauty' 2011-05-15T20:39:05Z

The Public, in its announcement, was explicit about its casting goals: “The Public Theater is especially interested in meeting with actors and singers who identify as transgender.” Public Theater Adds Transgender-Themed Musical to Season 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z

In other words, people might take his casting as an admission that the voice that had brought him celebrity was in permanent retreat. A Tenor’s Met Career Seemed Over. Not So Fast. 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z

It was a part written especially for her after a casting director told the show’s co-creator Michael Schur that she had met “the weirdest girl” and he should work her into the sitcom. 'It's exhausting not being human' – the weird world of Legion's Aubrey Plaza 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z

It was probably as much of a shock to them as it was to me when I was cast in a movie, but at that time, casting directors wanted kids who looked “normal”. ‘Being cute just made me miserable’: Mara Wilson on growing up in Hollywood 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z

It is also notable for the surprise casting of Martin Freeman, here re-energised after coasting on his Office persona for years. DVD review: Nightwatching 2010-04-30T15:24:00Z

One of the best things about casting a wide net for recipes is that, bit by bit, I build my knowledge. Weeknight Vegetarian: Another treatment for a favorite vegetable

A few months into our romance, a casting director told my student that he was being dropped from the show. Modern Love: Competing in My Own Reality Show 2010-06-11T16:32:00Z

In a way, that incongruous casting choice may be as much a tribute to Mr. Philbin as it is an effort to mimic the oddball chemistry of “Morning Joe” on MSNBC. The TV Watch: Regis Philbin Says Goodbye on ?Live!? 2011-11-18T22:00:56Z

While many submit their information through special casting websites, most are found through large-scale casting calls and submission tapes. How to cast Emmy-worthy reality shows 2010-05-27T00:21:00Z

Now, he owns a department store where every part of the grill is made in-house, from casting to polishing. Helen, With the Gold Teeth 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z

Jason Osni likened luxury brands in the current market to “casting Daniel Day Lewis in a high school musical”. Blingy vaporizers and gold rolling papers: luxury cannabis brands court the affluent 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z

A lot of times it’s just from the casting. With ‘Welcome to Flatch,’ Paul Feig Comes Home 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z

No theater or casting was ready to be announced on Tuesday, though Mr. Esparza would be certain to star. ArtsBeat Blog: 'Leap of Faith' Heading to Broadway Next Fall 2011-11-15T21:24:56Z

The tricky “Men” operates in a similar vein, casting Jessie Buckley as Harper, a woman coming to terms with her husband’s death and the blame he leveled at her in his final moments. Nobody Makes Films Like Alex Garland. But He Might Stop Making Them. 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z

Before the upcoming 25th season, fans launched a petition demanding a black lead, in addition to casting black, indigenous and people of colour in at least 35% of the contestant roles. US reality show The Bachelor chooses its first black lead 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z

Hovering over streets and sidewalks, it delivered multitudes while casting dappled shadows made for beauty shots and sometimes poetry. Excavating New York, Frame by Frame 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z

Imagine the possibilities: the plot of The Devil Wears Prada, but this time with Anne Hathaway in the Meryl Streep role, and – genius casting alert! Robert De Niro: he's calling time on interviews but what about his career? 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z

She is currently working on a theater project but casting around for her next novel. ‘The Paying Guests,’ by Sarah Waters, Looks at 1920s Britain 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z

I was in on all of the casting: we looked at hundreds of people. Kick-Ass ? an interview with its creator 2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

Hersh claims that Obama reversed course in the face of mounting classified evidence casting doubt on Assad's culpability, as well as resistance from the Joint Chiefs, who feared a spiraling regional conflict. 'The Killing of Osama Bin Laden' by Seymour Hersh details a grave threat to our democracy 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z

Those children were also among the audience for her portrait of a bad granny in Ab Fab – a rare example of an actor achieving transformational casting late in their career. June Whitfield: 70 years a comedy giant 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z

The Sudanese Aboulela, who now lives in Scotland, doubly subverts what in the West is a traditionally white, male genre by casting Muslim women as the rogue adventurers. Review | Leila Aboulela’s ‘Bird Summons’ takes the traditional road trip novel down a new path 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z

She was casting comedians, musicians and artists to perform as warm-up acts on an elaborate book tour for her new essay collection, “Not That Kind of Girl.” Lena Dunham's About-Face: She'll Share the Wealth With Tour Acts 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z

Opera, which means he has a big — and final — say in casting. L.A. Opera opens season with flat, clumsy 'La Traviata' 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z

The casting director reminded him that Adams had no credits. Chanté Adams makes Broadway debut in a full-circle moment 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z

By casting these examples of abuse as outliers, we narrow our grasp on how adaptive the patriarchal system is, how it is able to replicate itself in relationships that don’t fit into immediately familiar categories. One Year of #MeToo: We Need a More Inclusive Language of Abuse and Victimhood 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z

This is not stunt casting: it is event casting. Bowie the film star: imaginative, daring and endlessly charismatic 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z

It helps to have an expert team: The bassist Sean Conly fills leagues of space, while the drummer Chad Taylor provides a dose of earthy erudition, casting dark shadows on the toms. For Mara Rosenbloom, Piano as a Remedy and a Force in Jazz 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z

“The casting director was like, “Have you been in for ‘Hamilton’ yet? With ‘In the Heights,’ Anthony Ramos Finds Stardom on His Own Terms 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z

Other than that casting announcement, the plot for "Downton Abbey 2" remains under wraps for now. Another "Downton Abbey" movie is the Christmas gift you're getting, but didn't know you needed 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z

The show, whose producers include Howard Gordon of 24 and Homeland, was beset before it even started by production headaches and controversies–among them, the casting of non-Arab Rayner in the lead role. REVIEW: FX's Tyrant Is Its Own Downfall 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z

Now US casting directors are starting to take notice of cast members such as Dan Stevens, who plays "cousin Matthew" Crawley. The Downton Abbey 'phenomenon' 2012-09-09T23:16:39Z

It didn't air, but while I was shooting the Adam Corolla pilot, they were casting 'The Paul Reiser Show,' and I got to be in L.A. and actually have a chemistry read with Paul. Landecker stays in focus 2011-04-27T21:13:00Z

While the casting has not been made official by Warner Bros., Defending Robert Pattinson's Batman casting: He’s way more than a "Twilight" heartthrob 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z

Subconsciously, when I was casting this, I asked the kids everything and spent time with them, and probably, without realizing it, I wanted to include details. Documentary "Audible" lets a Maryland School for the Deaf football player truly be see and heard 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z

“That’s not necessarily something people tell you directly when you attend a casting,” she wrote in an email. Noted: Tattoo Ideas? Ink Lovers Get a Buzz in Their Ear 2013-12-31T18:58:39Z

It made for interesting casting requests: For Ejiofor’s brother and sister-in-law, he needed two actors who were already living together. Doug Liman made the ultimate lockdown movie IN lockdown 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z

Outside, on the back patio, was a used mattress — one of her favorite objects for casting in silicone because of its associations with trash, sex and sickbeds. In Her Last Works, Kaari Upson Explores Vanity and Decay 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z

“Now the whole Caribbean is becoming a new space for people to be scouting that wouldn’t have existed without this new wave of diversity,” said Mr. Scully, the casting agent. Jamaica Puts a Different Face on the Runways 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z

Producer Sue Frost said Monday that additional cities, dates and casting will be announced at a future date. Broadway's `Memphis' set to begin tour in Memphis 2010-03-29T17:29:00Z

But the most immediately noticeable difference between the shows is in casting. Television Review: Moving in With the Folks, Who May Not Be Thrilled 2011-01-19T00:30:03Z

Reaction to her casting spread across Twitter after the Radio 1 interview. Pop singer Foxes cast in Doctor Who 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z

If the screenplay is the founding document of every film, Demme evinced a remarkably consistent knack for knowing how to execute it, from casting the right actors to hiring the right cinematographers, designers and editors. Perspective | Jonathan Demme, the last of the great journeyman directors 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z

“I’ve never seen characters as ‘black’ or ‘white,’ and I believe people who saw my casting as a gimmick — well, that’s their limitation,” Ms. Tyson said on Monday. A Landmark Tony Awards Season for Black Actors 2013-06-10T21:57:34Z

In order to help support the family Brandy put her infant daughter forward for casting not long after she could walk. Jodie Foster: ‘I make movies to figure out who I am’ | Tim Adams 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z

A few weeks after starting medical school in 2010, he received a call from the casting director for “West Side Story” on Broadway, asking if he was available to be the new standby for Tony. Scalpel, Sponge, Magic Beans: When Doctors Moonlight as Actors 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z

Johansson's casting also brought back into the spotlight her role in the 2017 "Ghost in the Shell," where she played a Japanese woman. Scarlett Johansson withdraws from “Rub and Tug” amid backlash over her “insensitive” casting 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z

The insurer said it will start a casting search for his replacement. Aflac dumps duck voice actor for tasteless tweets 2011-03-14T23:02:46Z

Payne, known in Hollywood as an "actor's director," says 90 percent of his directing is in the casting and his role on set is to foment creativity, not to create himself. 'Nebraska' melds melancholy and humor in film homage to heartland 2013-11-13T13:06:00Z

And as in the case with many a second marriage, the new version isn’t really different — it’s just a slight change in casting. The TV Watch: New Job, but Still Chasing Bad Guys 2011-04-10T21:51:33Z

The film traded on its foreign appeal by casting international stars like Cruz and setting itself in bright tropical locales. Rebooted 'Pirates' sets overseas box office record 2011-05-22T20:31:09Z

Greenwald said he had been slipped a copy of the script while the film was casting actors. History network pulls plug on Kennedy project 2011-01-08T20:31:04Z

The spiritual dimension of Arthur and Guenevere’s connection is just as vital, and in casting Clark and Silber, the director presents us with an endearingly modern notion of an arranged medieval marriage. Review | Modern-day Washington giving you the blues? As a pick-me-up, try a dose of ‘Camelot.’ 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z

Perhaps "Bridgeton" eschews the same sort of criticism because it focuses on female empowerment or because it reinvigorates the historical romance through devices such as color-blind casting and anachronistic music. "Emily in Paris": Why it’s so hard to admit love for the show despite it being so popular 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z

Because if there are people Mendes and producers the Broccolis consult with before making any Bond casting decisions they are, naturally, London bookies and gamblers. 'Spectre': James Bond looks ahead -- really far ahead 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z

By casting themselves as victims of this imaginary conspiracy, she argues, the Puppies rationalize their behavior as a form of self-defense.  The alt-right attacks sci-fi: How the Hugo Awards got hijacked by Trumpian-style culture warriors 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z

Lizzo said she has seen the change “on a commercial level, where bigger girls are being welcomed in casting rooms.” Lizzo’s ‘Big Grrrls’ Asks Big Questions 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z

People said Steve wanted to mix the crowd up like a salad or casting a play. As Studio 54 Boogies to Brooklyn, Its Denizens Look Back in Wonder 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z

A dramatic New York magazine cover story presented Hill in a grave black-and-white portrait, with the actor casting a provocative gaze at the camera under the dramatic headline: “Jonah Hill, filmmaker.” Jonah Hill may have abandoned comedy, but “Mid90s” wouldn’t exist without “Superbad” 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z

The casting of the 13th doctor was hotly anticipated before it was announced in July. After 12 Men Over 54 Years, ‘Doctor Who’ is a Woman 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z

The show’s casting decisions are made with that relatively old, Friday night audience in mind. The Time to Fix ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Was at the Start 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z

“The world might not see it. But the operatic world is really breaking this wall, and we have to thank the opera houses and casting directors.” ‘I Could Barely Sing a High C’: Pretty Yende Finally Conquers Lucia 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z

“There absolutely needs to be appropriate casting for minority representation.” As Audiobook Market Grows, Narrators of Color Find Their Voice 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z

Jordan Kerner, producer of The Smurfs, as well as Charlotte's Web and Inspector Gadget, says casting Neil Patrick Harris was easy because he "really loved the script and he loved the character". Why do comedy stars do family films? 2011-08-04T20:30:01Z

Then there were the times flu viruses broke out, causing whole swaths of casting changes at once. Standing between 'Nutcracker' and chaos at Pacific Northwest Ballet 2010-11-26T05:01:00Z

To do that, she posted a casting call for local actors to play the central figures in the case, including the tiny beauty pageant contestant herself, her parents, her brother and the police chief. Another JonBenét Ramsey movie? Yes, but this one is different. 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z

The part proved a deft bit of casting. Rosario Dawson’s Newsroom Tour Is a Reality Check 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z

If, in government, Clegg can appear as more co-equal than squeaking midget, if the casting's just all wrong, then the cartoon circus may have to leave town for a while. Nick Clegg as a cartoon figure - it's fun but does it really hurt? 2010-07-17T23:05:00Z

He responded very politely back, but at the end of it he said, “You do understand I’m not the casting director of this film, so I can't actually cast you.” Actresses on the power of empathy, Meryl Streep and virginity scenes 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z

The talk was moderated by Lora Kennedy, the executive vice president for casting at Warner Brothers. ArtsBeat: At Comic-Con, Advice to Actors 2013-07-21T16:28:31Z

As life is determined by chance, so is the casting of this production’s ensemble. Review: In ‘Everybody,’ Mortality Loves Company 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z

While I was most excited by a short-lived rumour that Riz Ahmed might have been taking over, I have no quarrels with this casting. 'A stellar choice': your thoughts on Jodie Whittaker's casting in Doctor Who 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z

She used found bricks as molds for casting concrete and pulverized rocks to make pigments. A Vanishing Masterpiece in the Georgia Marshes 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z

Some of those ideas made no sense with the story; others, like the color-conscious casting, enhanced it. In the Berkshires, Musicals With Ambitions Not Always Realized 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z

“A casting director saw my card at my modeling agency and wanted me to test for a Bond girl,” she recalled. Can Gal Gadot Make Wonder Woman a Hero for Our Time? 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z

That was until a female casting director pointed out that her full name would double also as a factual statement: “Vivica’s a fox.” Vivica A Fox: 'Black Lives Matter is going to be Trump's demise' 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z

Also, in an age of more diverse kiddie-show casting, it’s jarring that all five heroes are guys. Ready to Form! Three Animated Reboots for Kids 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z

The creative team, casting and performance schedule will be announced later. ArtsBeat: Woody Allen Taking 'Bullets Over Broadway' to Broadway 2012-02-23T19:25:25Z

It could mark a major, positive culture shift at CBS that could impact everything from casting and which producers and directors the network hires, to the subject matter of its programming. Les Moonves resigns from CBS, but is it a true #MeToo victory if he reaps a payout? 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z

At a certain point, casting directors and agents and managers look at your resume and see if you have a `Law & Order' on your resume. New York's faces: `Law & Order' showed 'em all 2010-05-15T21:01:00Z

An online petition against the casting has gained more than 95,000 signatures. US box office: The Martian soars into blockbuster territory as Pan plummets 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z

It originates when someone answers a casting call or forms a business plan. Protest music?s odd conservative turn 2012-05-21T15:38:00Z

The casting director struggles for another adjective — urban? — before saying what she really means. These television shows turn the spotlight on racist, sexist Hollywood auditions 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z

The response to criticisms of Johansson's casting in this new project as well as in "Ghost" is the same: for a film to be a financial success, it requires the lure of an established star. Scarlett Johansson can’t do this: “Pose” shows why authenticity matters in LGBT stories 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z

Still, academy rules insist that voters use tunnel vision when casting their ballots. Emmy Voters Talk About Sizing Up the Nominees 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z

This week, Deadline reported new casting announcements for the Peacock series adaptation of the events depicted in "Tiger King," and discussed throughout the "Joe Exotic" podcast on Wondery. New “Tiger King” shows offer Joe Exotic more undeserved attention and rehabilitation 2021-06-05T04:00:00Z

But it is true that casting standards are a little bit higher today. Sing for Your Life 2011-05-20T16:00:31Z

The director talked to Reuters about the film's themes, technical barriers and casting an unknown actor in the lead. Ang Lee talks about risks, spirituality of "Life of Pi" 2012-11-23T23:19:21Z

For producers to tell it without consulting or casting any trans people would only lead to harm and mistakes, as we’ve already seen. Don’t let Scarlett Johansson dropping out kill Hollywood’s first trans studio film — Opinion 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z

The original “Storage Wars” is a marvel of casting, not action. Television Review: ‘Storage Wars: New York’ on A&E 2012-12-31T22:52:13Z

Sometimes there’s as much tense drama in the casting of a Hollywood movie as there is in the finished product. In 'Focus,' Will Smith Does His Best Cary Grant Impression 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z

At 17, she ran away from home — hitchhiking to Paris — and was discovered by the casting director of an advertising agency while sitting at Les Deux Magots, the fashionable Left Bank cafe. Anna Karina, Star of French New Wave Cinema, Is Dead at 79 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z

The casting process for a film such as Movie 43 uses a domino effect, with stars signing on once peers have done so. Movie 43: why did so many Hollywood stars sign up for the humiliation? 2013-01-29T18:45:01Z

That movie is there in the casting; Scott brought two exemplary moderns, Waterston and Seimetz, into the ensemble, and they not only improve the film but surpass it, because they essentially bypass it. “Alien: Covenant” Bursts with Pomposity 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z

Pitch Perfect would give you an all male a cappella team struggling to defeat a slicker, all-female team – in terms of casting, and even in terms of substantial parts, it would be mostly a wash. There's an all-female Ghostbusters – how about a male Thelma and Louise? 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z

Responding to the casting of Scott Thomas and Shaw, Waller-Bridge said, “they literally begged me to be in it. Begged me. Begged. One of them was crying.” Kristin Scott Thomas to star in second series of Fleabag 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z

Soon the captain made the first of several attempts to part the row of fishermen casting offshore. Cultured Traveler: Tracking Turkey’s First Starchitect 2012-06-08T18:10:50Z

The two happen to be the only black actors working in repertory theater in all of Moscow, Satirikon being the first company to employ nontraditional casting. Road Back to Russia, Paved With a Play 2011-08-21T03:30:33Z

Citing anonymous sources, the Hollywood Reporter says Bale withdrew himself from the casting after experiencing conflicting feelings about playing Jobs. Christian Bale Won't Play Steve Jobs After All 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z

He is more sinister practically whispering his lines than being a central casting military type who shouts everything and strikes fear in everyone. “The Kill Team” offers atrocities, but little insight into wartime murders of civilians 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z

“I couldn’t know Taylor would be this successful as a writer, but I’m also not surprised,” said Hiller, who now oversees feature film casting at the Walt Disney Company. Her Books Show the Lifestyles of the Fictional and Famous. She’s Poised for Some Fame of Her Own. 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z

Honestly, this isn’t very good casting, so it’s impossible to say. Britney Spears' Lifetime movie trailer: knickers, self-destruction, and Slaves R Us 2017-01-24T05:00:00Z

Showrunner Bruce Miller has explained in several interviews that casting decisions on The Handmaid’s Tale were made with the viewer in mind. The Handmaid's Tale's race problem 2017-07-31T04:00:00Z

Here, too, Lee offers a brilliant twist—solely by means of great casting. Spike Lee’s Necessary, Overwhelming “Chi-Raq” 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z

The truth is that we are busy casting ourselves as protagonists, sculpting our own private capers around the sweeps of strings. Our Favorite Songs of 2018 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z

Even as his box office results faltered, he was able to attract continued interest from distributors by casting major stars. Can Woody Allen Work in Hollywood Again? 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z

When the production opens, the theater and casting will be announced later. Susan Stroman will helm 'Bullets Over Broadway' 2012-06-14T20:40:10Z

While shows such as Married at First Sight had inherent drama, casting was of particular importance on cooking or renovation shows “because the premise is so boring”. Behind the scenes of reality TV: 'You're a little bit daft to apply' 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z

Old Vic artistic director Kevin Spacey - the Oscar-winning actor - said the casting of "two of the greatest legends ever to grace the stage" would show Shakespeare's comedy in a new light. Spacey unveils star-studded 2013 Old Vic line-up 2012-12-03T20:31:05Z

And the casting has potential: Williams plays the last tiger in the zoo from which all the other animals have escaped in the chaos of the war's early days. Not Just For Laughs: Stand-Up Comics on Broadway 2011-04-26T09:00:00Z

Mr. Manning was hired at Seattle Rep in 2000 as associate artistic director, overseeing casting and artist relations. Jerry Manning, Seattle Rep artistic head, dies at 58 2014-05-01T21:15:33Z

Elliott has not become a bitter, broken crank, critically wounded by his brief encounter with magic abandoning him before he was ready, casting about for meaning, on a mission to deaden or redeem his pain. "E.T." at 40: A personal reflection on the importance of a "closed story" 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z

“She was our very first, top of the list, dream casting choice,” Margaret said. Loving Molly Ivins, and Getting Her to the Stage 2010-03-20T04:13:00Z

There is ample precedent for these kinds of casting stunts. Riding the Wave of ‘Girls’ 2014-03-19T21:41:45Z

On one particularly miserable, rainy Chicago day, following Oscar night, I walked into an audition, and lo and behold, the casting associate at the front desk was a fellow waitress. The Carpetbagger: Think You Can Beat Them? Readers Who Get the Top Categories Right 2013-02-06T19:50:58Z

Those Mis-Teeq ladies are casting around for material for a comeback. Populist: Items of interest this week 2013-04-13T04:59:01Z

But when a local casting director happened to come to her school when she was 10, she tried out and was cast in a TV movie. 'Why are people so reluctant to say they're feminists?' 2013-07-03T18:00:00Z

Blige’s casting in the new show, titled “Power Book II: Ghost,” was announced Friday at a TV critics’ meeting. Mary J. Blige to star in first of several “Power” spinoffs 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z

She addressed criticism of her casting in the film as The Ancient One, a character of Asian origins who hails from the Himalayas. Cumberbatch joins Marvel universe in 'Doctor Strange' 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z

This bizarre piece of cross-gender casting made a burlesque of Antony's marriage to Caesar's sister and gave a far too literal reading to the idea of Roman virtues being masculine. Antony and Cleopatra ? review 2010-10-16T23:07:00Z

The casting of Mr. Hallyday, last seen in “The Pink Panther 2” and the earlier, more memorable “Man on the Train,” smacks of a gimmick, but it works. | 'Vengeance': Let a Hail of Bullets Be Your Umbrella 2010-12-09T23:48:00Z

His theme is casting and its implications for race, class and identity. Noises off: On literature and the living wage 2010-06-08T16:18:00Z

Musical chops were an issue in casting, or at least Mr. Van Zandt thought so. Inside ‘Not Fade Away,’ From David Chase 2012-12-05T13:48:48Z

None of the filmmakers or studio executives behind “The Danish Girl” would discuss Mr. Redmayne’s casting. Who Gets to Play the Transgender Part in Hollywood? 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z

“Terrace House” is a relative rarity in Japan television for casting multiracial and occasionally non-Japanese participants. The Fall of ‘Terrace House’ 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z

A couple of elderly men had biked there with fishing gear and stood on the bank, casting. At Fargo’s Hotel Donaldson, an introduction to the city’s artistic side 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z

And if Plaza’s turn as a deep-in-debt temp worker trying her hand at life on the margins sounds like novelty casting, think again — she’s spectacular. The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z

Naturally star casting is nothing new, either in New York or in the West End. When Hollywood stars call the shots on Broadway 2013-02-11T14:54:30Z

The casting of biracial actor Henry Golding has already caused a minor social media stink. The most exciting comedy and drama films of 2018 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z

I think that there are good reasons for the casting of Kaluuya in the lead role, starting with considerations akin to those of “Moonlight.” A Few Thoughts About British Actors Playing American (and African-American) Roles 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z

Mr. Dundervill, who uses his eyes more than his three colleagues, keeps casting intense looks around that do much to wreck the mood onstage. Dance Review: ‘Danza Permanente’ at the Kitchen 2012-09-27T22:09:46Z

As much as we'd like to think of whitewashing and other identity-based blindspots in casting as a relic of the past, casting decisions like this continue to be made on a regular basis. Who gets to play who on screen? The queer question of Julianna Margulies on "The Morning show" 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z

One of the Nashville men who sued, 26-year-old teacher Christopher Johnson, said he was stopped immediately when he went to a casting call for "The Bachelor" and asked what he was doing there. Suit brings attention to 'The Bachelor' and race 2012-04-27T15:24:35Z

The casting director and her minions huddled, whispered. “It’s like looking in a mirror — a pretty funny mirror”: I was Bill Murray’s stand-in 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

His bushy eyebrows and white hair made him a favorite of casting directors looking for priests. Irish character actor Milo O'Shea, 86, dies in NYC 2013-04-06T23:31:05Z

The 1993 comedy blockbuster Groundhog Day will make its debut as a Broadway musical in March 2017, with casting for the production still in the works, Variety reports. 'Groundhog Day' Broadway Musical to Premiere In 2017 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z

With “Moon Knight,” which premieres Wednesday on Disney+, it also has to do with concept and casting. ‘Moon Knight’ Review: Raiders of the Lost Identity 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z

Of course, casting two known quantities blew up the anyone-can-win, D.I.Y. ethos of the project, but nobody asked for his money back. Here Is What Happens When You Cast Lindsay Lohan in Your Movie 2013-01-13T17:37:08Z

I’m not casting shade on Mr. Damon, who at 45 looks terrific, with the complete opposite of a dad bod and a residual Will Hunting twinkle in his eye. Review: In ‘Jason Bourne,’ a Midlife Crisis for a Harried Former Assassin 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z

“He said, ‘I saw you with Ethel Merman, and she was singing to you and spitting all over you,’ ” Mr. Klugman said, recalling Mr. Marshall’s explanation for casting him. Jack Klugman, Stage and Screen Actor, Is Dead at 90 2012-12-25T03:41:27Z

You know, with my mum be a casting director and my dad a literary agent, I've heard a lot of round-the-dinner-table complaining about certain actors and their behaviour. Daniel Radcliffe: 'I'm not a one-trick pony' 2013-06-02T18:00:01Z

Legacy castings have such an impact on fans when they're reunited with actors for the continuation of a story. Bonnie Piesse on "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and her neurodivergent romcom 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z

There was controversy over the casting of Henry Golding, who is half white, to play Nick, the male romantic lead. ‘This Story Transcends Race’: Kevin Kwan on the Appeal of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z

His acting career began when, on a lark, he answered an open casting call for a local theater company and won a role. Charles Keating, Soap Opera Villain and Shakespearean, Dies at 72 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

The success of this summer’s outings will largely determine whether repertory casting again becomes a fixture in the park, Mr. Eustis said. Shakespeare in the Park Returns to a Repertory Format 2010-06-11T18:31:00Z

One morning, at the street-level garage space where Time Inc. runs its automotive website, The Drive, a casting call for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue was taking place. They Made the Meatpacking District Fashionable. Is Sunset Park Next? 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z

Virginia later highlighted Raymond’s reluctance, casting it differently than Rosa did. “Finally, we demanded, ‘Let my people go'”: Remembering the bravery of Rosa Parks, on the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z

Immigration and travel restrictions also hobbled the casting process. Opera returns to open-air desert theater with diverse cast 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z

In an interview, Mr. Stein spoke about those casting choices and several of his ideas behind “G.B.F.” ArtsBeat: Tribeca Film Festival: Making ‘G.B.F.’ 2013-04-19T16:00:13Z

Alison Brie stars as Ruth Wilder, the kind of classically trained actress that casting directors send to calls asking for “real people,” who can’t land a job in 1980s Los Angeles. What’s on TV Friday: ‘GLOW’ and Earth, Wind & Fire on ‘CMT Crossroads’ 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z

Mount Falcon Estate provides a sumptuous retreat after a day of putting and casting. The putter, the pint & the Hairy Mary: A golf and angling odyssey in Western Ireland 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z

You might like to check out Opera Santa Barbara’s recent colorblind casting of Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti. ‘I Could Barely Sing a High C’: Pretty Yende Finally Conquers Lucia 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z

But it was this year’s hit comedy-horror Get Out, the casting of which provoked the ire of Samuel L Jackson, that made him massive. Kaya Scodelario: 'Nine times out of 10, my character is with a guy twice my age' 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z

Our goal in casting was to really find actors who could bring a lot of depth to these characters and humanity to these characters. Randall Park reveals his "Shortcomings": "You never got to see Asian Americans in that context" 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z

And Robbie validated the filmmakers’ trust at the end of a long casting process. In 'Focus,' Will Smith Does His Best Cary Grant Impression 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z

As they were casting, Ms. Hall was starring on Broadway with Mr. Spector in “Machinal,” about a Queens housewife executed for killing her husband. When Rebecca Hall First Got This Script, She Hid It 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z

When you’re casting revivals of plays and musicals, it’s really star driven. The Fine Art of Casting Hits on Broadway 2011-06-16T15:19:33Z

And with Helen I knew we weren’t doing a stunt or casting someone just to sell a lot of tickets. Helen Hunt Tries Stage Manager Role in ?Our Town? 2010-07-09T04:19:00Z

Q. How does casting help a Broadway show come together? The Fine Art of Casting Hits on Broadway 2011-06-16T15:19:33Z

They fret over fulfilling the requirements of a grant, sweat over gender stereotypes, debate the merits of colorblind casting and employ terminology like “white allies” and “emotional space.” In ‘Thanksgiving Play,’ the Pageantry of ‘Well-Meaning’ White People 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z

Reality shows may not have to face the kind of casting changes scripted series do, but that doesn’t mean they’re without issues over the long term. Emmys 2014: In today's TV landscape, it's evolve or die 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z

Studio executives, executive producers, financiers, DPs, makeup people, casting directors — it trickles all the way down. “What is fair?”: Rosie Perez on the complexities of playing a federal prosecutor on "Your Honor" 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z

There are some striking ideas and images, and interesting casting for the chief role. Man of Steel – review 2013-06-13T15:30:00Z

But recently, my stepdaughter told me that my sudden absences are casting a pall over their lives. My Son Died. How Can I Be Expected to Move On? 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z

Credit, possibly, the casting of Patrick J. Adams, billed as a "heartthrob" from "Pretty Little Liars" but largely unknown to viewers out of their teens. 10 promising new summer TV shows 2011-06-15T19:42:10Z

Raw numbers are worth celebrating, especially in relation to the movie industry’s failures, but are there particular aspects to the casting we saw this season that feel especially significant or heartening? ‘Hamilton’ and Company: Tony Award Nominees in a Season That Reflected the World 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z

And Louie is one of the more realistic shows on TV these days where female casting is concerned. Hollywood’s hidden sexism: How casting notices keep beauty standards alive 2014-01-25T00:00:00Z

Normally, if you’re doing a musical about James Cagney, casting is a challenge. Review: ‘Cagney,’ a Tribute to the Tough Guy Who Tapped 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z

Special committees in New York, Los Angeles and London then spent the past weekend viewing three films a day before casting their ballots, making a shortlist of five nominees. Oscars 2015: Foreign language film nominees led by 'Ida,' 'Leviathan' 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z

It’s easy to see why she was such tip-top casting for Mary Poppins, though her daughters, Hazel, five, and Violet, three, prefer the 1964 original. Emily Blunt: 'It's about human beings and how they're affected by a crisis' 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z

It appears to have one runway show, a casting call for models and some mixers. We Settle a Big Fashion Rivalry: Nashville vs. Columbus 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z

The majority wrote to script, casting the man in Miraflores as tinpot dictator or socialist saviour. Hugo Chávez: the best books on the late Venezuelan leader 2013-03-07T15:25:53Z

With help from “Glee,” on which she sang it, it has grown in stature to become a defiant proclamation of freedom, independence, self-empowerment and the casting off of demons embraced by Everygirl U.S.A. Music Review: Idina Menzel at Carnegie Hall 2013-01-16T18:07:19Z

The park held an open casting call for actors this month, the Times reported. 'Walking Dead' Universal Park Attraction Will Open in July 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z

And they drew a standing ovation from an audience that included top agents, publicists and casting directors in the music business. Review: Over-the-top beauty begs for more bite 2012-12-06T20:59:13Z

Are they casting new light on the old neglected story of Native American identity and displacement? 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z

She said it was a much bigger issue than casting and stories, agreeing with Tennon that it was a “pipeline problem”. 'The voice of the voiceless': how Viola Davis and Julius Tennon are changing the face of Hollywood 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z

How does a casting director go from looking at a CV, a headshot, or even an actor on stage, to deciding that they're the embodiment of a character? 'Next!': the secretive world of casting directors 2013-05-21T18:30:01Z

Unlike the film, which starred two aging French cinema greats, the stage version is ignited by a dose of counterintuitive casting. Review: In ‘Amour,’ Putting a Palme d’Or Winner Onstage 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z

The Eagle's transatlantic casting switch does raise some awkward contradictions. Kevin Macdonald: "I didn't understand Hollywood" 2011-03-17T21:30:00Z

In case you’ve been away from your Twitter, you’ll be surprised to learn that there is a whole new round of speculation regarding casting choices for season two of HBO’s True Detective. The Absolute Best Casting Suggestions for True Detective Season 2's Three Leads 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z

“There is also no doubt that sovereignty cannot be a reason for casting legality and morality aside,” she said. Slave descendants seek equal rights from Cherokee Nation 2013-05-21T22:15:00Z

After a week of reading stories casting blame on Weinstein’s female employees, one former assistant said she wanted to speak up and make clear that the situation was much more complicated. Ex-Weinstein staffer says assistants were manipulated: ‘We weren’t safe either’ 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z

"I was asked which star I would be casting, because that is what sells in India. I took a loan and paid for the film out of my own pocket," she said. Indian film-maker hopes to take gay issues out of the closet 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z

The two theater executives with knowledge of Ms. Williams’ casting spoke on condition of anonymity because Roundabout Theater Company had not authorized its announcement. ArtsBeat: Michelle Williams to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Cabaret’ 2013-09-03T22:17:10Z

"I'm King Arthur, which is very inspired casting," said Robinson. 'Mr. Robinson' is a mix of music and laughs for Craig Robinson 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z

The casting of Elba has nothing to do with the cultural authenticity of 8th century Scandinavian seafarers, but instead hails from a mid-20th century American cinematic tradition. The misguided "Thor" race controversy 2011-04-20T20:43:00Z

Not content to merely employ "Fishes" as a psychological assault, Calo and Storer impress the allegorical significance of this Christmas dinner through its guest star casting. "The Bear" hides crusts of meaning and trauma in an episode about the Feast of the Seven Fishes 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z

In the week before my casting session, I put together a “book”: a folder of my author photos and contributor photographs from magazines. Model for a Day: A Writer Struts His Stuff on the Catwalk During New York Fashion Week 2012-09-14T20:07:40Z

It also may be that they’re desperate to fill a job and are casting the widest net possible. Work Advice: When recruiters go rogue 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z

Yet if precedence is any guide, the industry will continue to issue apologies and make earnest-sounding promises — it is already casting out its designated monsters. What It’s Like to Be a Female Movie Critic in the #MeToo Era 2018-12-30T05:00:00Z

This month, Ms. Ward and Ms. Hardstark were in Manhattan to meet with development executives and casting agents. Mixing Meaty Cocktails With a Shot of Celebrity 2009-12-17T02:24:16Z

The casting decisions were intended to reflect the diversity of Victorian London. 'It's very modern': Armando Iannucci rips up rules with Dickens adaption 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z

She was among the suggested performers named by readers when the news of Ms. Etheridge’s casting in “American Idiot” was announced. ArtsBeat: Theater Talkback: Stepping From The Rock Arena to the Broadway Stage 2011-01-20T21:52:38Z

The musical has had three readings and two laboratory workshops; Alex Brightman has played the title role in workshops, but the producers have not announced casting for the production. ‘Beetlejuice’ Musical Is Heading to Washington, Then Broadway 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z

It’s the casting of Mr. Turner, though, that lifts this production into its own special universe of razor-edged inanity. Orlando Bloom and Aidan Turner Are Drenched in Blood in London 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z

My list is also whiter than I would like, a reflection of Hollywood's continued bad casting habits. 30 actors under 30 who matter 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z

It gets worse when a casting agent decides that Doll might be right for a part in a new movie. Television Review: ‘Doll & Em,’ as in Dolly Wells and Emily Mortimer, on HBO 2014-03-18T21:28:44Z

But I was in a theater company for a few years, many years ago, where we did double casting, so you would share the role essentially with another actor. Anna Gunn moves on from 'Breaking Bad' by heading to 'Gracepoint' 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z

The casting was announced Friday on “Good Morning America.” ABC names Matt James as its first black ‘Bachelor’ 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z

She went to Rodgers and Hammerstein casting calls for about a year before Richard Rodgers selected her for the “Carousel” chorus. Iva Withers, a Standby to the Rescue on Broadway, Dies at 97 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z

As the documentary details, the casting director’s is the only job listed in a film’s opening credits that does not have an Oscar category of its own. Casting Directors Get Their Due in HBO’s Film ‘Casting By’ 2013-08-03T01:38:24Z

The accomplished multi-instrumentalist was performing in Los Angeles clubs when he learned of a casting call for “four insane boys,” who would star in a TV show about a struggling rock band. Peter Tork, Monkees’ lovable bass-guitar player, dead at 77 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z

Academy bigwigs may not rate the work of casting directors, but many film-makers do. Casting directors are essential to any great film – so where are their Oscars? 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z

The production team has had conversations about inclusive casting in the Broadway, West End and tour productions, Chavkin said. Lillias White Finds Her Goddess for ‘Hadestown’ 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z

For Mr. Ray, sculptural invention takes the form of an excessive perfectionism, in which new scanning and casting technologies permit thrillingly off-key riffs on ancient forebears. In the Swim of Digital Images, There’s Nothing Boring About Sculpture 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z

“To me, junk food is modern-day cigarettes: they’re the same thing,” he said, as onlookers munched on poached salmon and Greek salad, many casting a wary eye on the bread basket. Here’s to Good Health (but No Toast) 2013-12-04T22:03:26Z

That goes for casting Matthew McConaughey as one of the adult sons then barely doing anything with him. 2002: When the Rock Went Hollywood and Movie Stars Still Ruled 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z

And now, 35 years later, family members are casting a very wide net to raise money for a funeral. Ask Amy: Bitter breakup sours ex to funding funeral 2015-12-27T05:00:00Z

That role served as a signal flare to Hollywood casting directors: Here was a brand-new, 6-foot-3 hunk with formal training, screen charisma and eyes that can lock onto his scene partner like high beams. How ‘Candyman’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Became the Next Big Name 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z

He said he scoured the Web for publicly available casting tidbits in newspaper articles and on artist and manager sites. Web Page About the Met Closes at Opera?s Request 2011-08-17T22:15:27Z

Part of that is casting actors with disabilities to play characters with disabilities. Entertainers discuss disability representation in Hollywood 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z

Then by chance he saw Kristel, who worked at the agency and was not in the casting call, and immediately knew ,"This is Emmanuelle." 'Emmanuelle' star Sylvia Kristel dies at age 60 2012-10-18T11:23:09Z

In fact, it proved an uneven experience, thanks to inequalities of casting, and occasional indecisions about proportion and scale. Les P?cheurs de Perles 2010-10-06T22:30:00Z

Freelance writer, comedy reporter and professional killjoy Seth Simons brought them to light on Twitter soon after Gillis' casting was announced. Shane Gillis fired from "Saturday Night Live," robbing world of racist, homophobic originality 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z

Ms. Dunham, who was derided during her show’s first season for her monochromatic casting, may just be answering her critics here, or tweaking them. Critic’s Notebook: ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and Lack of Black Male Leads 2013-01-14T23:20:39Z

Considering all the possibilities doesn’t begin or end with casting actors, though. How 'Pitch' Found Inclusivity Behind the Camera 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z

Recently an LA Times story made headlines that a producer once considered casting Julia Roberts in the role of Harriet Tubman. HBO's "Watchmen" trolls history and heroic whiteness in the most extraordinary episode yet 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z

In its own weird way, this casting strategy performs a brilliant sleight-of-hand, allowing “diversity” to be trumpeted while hiring no minority actors whatsoever! The whitewashing of Allison Ng: “Aloha” isn’t alone in casting white actors in Asian roles 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z

The show will be directed by Daisy Prince, who also helped conceive it, with casting to be announced. New Jason Robert Brown Musical Highlights MCC Theater Season 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z

As he was shown into the room by the casting director, she hissed into his ear. The Secret Actor on the inescapable competitor 2013-05-13T06:00:16Z

The lead actors in The Hangover Part II rebelled against his casting as a tattooist, and the cameo went to Nick Cassavetes. Can Mel Gibson ever be rehabilitated? 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z

Hollywood is usually ahead of Washington when it comes to Oval Office casting. Hillary Rodham Clinton Inspires ‘Political Animals’ Sitcom 2012-07-13T12:00:00Z

Mr. Jewison’s casting choice was all the more striking in that Topol had not wanted the part in the first place. Topol, Star of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ on the Screen and the Stage, Dies at 87 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z

At night, Cabarete’s lounge chairs give way to outdoor restaurants, with paper lanterns casting warm tungsten hues under a canopy of palms. Explorer: Kiteboarding in the Dominican Republic 2010-12-04T05:01:00Z

In a city that loves Rodgers and Hammerstein, this account of the pioneering 1943 show about frontier folk generated advance curiosity for the casting of Mr. Fairchild as the lanky young cowpoke, Will Parker. A Mexican-Style ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z

At the time, Ruderman lambasted the industry for “systematically casting able-bodied actors portraying characters with disabilities”. Disability rights group criticizes casting of Alec Baldwin as blind character 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z

The casting works not because he’s playing a woman but because he’s playing a character whose dottiness and endless chattering are defense mechanisms developed over a life of disappointment. Review: ‘Baskets’ Asks Just How Funny Comedy Needs to Be 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z

The Sandersons get caught and hanged, though not before transforming Thackery into a black cat and casting a curse upon the town. “Hocus Pocus” knew what really scared us: reckless parents 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z

Then there is the beautiful art of casting. Learning to Fly-Fish, in Chile 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z

Helen Mirren has addressed the comments criticizing her casting as Israeli prime minister Golda Meir. Helen Mirren defends herself from Golda Meir casting backlash, while acknowledging, "I'm not Jewish" 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z

Mrs. Fichandler also advocated multiracial casting long before it was common in mainstream theaters. Zelda Fichandler, Arena Stage co-founder and matriarch of regional-theater movement, dies at 91 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z

We spent a lot of time casting the sheep and we found the right sheep. Grimur Hakonarson Narrates a Scene From ‘Rams’ 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z

“We’re casting so many other Broadway shows and TV shows and movies. It’s a way to be seen and heard, I have to make the experience be about that rather than not getting the part.” Thousands come out to audition for NBC’s Hairspray Live! musical 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z

There is an old literary tradition of turning what used to be called the Passions into characters, and “Inside Out” updates this tradition with brilliant casting. Review: Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ Finds the Joy in Sadness, and Vice Versa 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z

Yet casting directors rank among the most influential operators in showbusiness. 'Next!': the secretive world of casting directors 2013-05-21T18:30:01Z

This is the mysterious world of the casting director. 'Next!': the secretive world of casting directors 2013-05-21T18:30:01Z

Bravo is surely counting on these casting choices to help revive the show’s ratings. ‘Project Runway’ Is Back on Bravo. Here’s What to Expect. 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z

However, this week HBO executives told TV critics that casting decisions were imminent for the show, which was just nominated for multiple Emmys for its first season. Colin Farrell, Taylor Kitsch in talks for Season 2 of 'True Detective' 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z

Indeed, some of the girls recall the casting of early Raf Simons men’s shows. Fashion Week Preview: The Faces 2010-09-02T23:59:00Z

And he moved away from home his senior year, working at a casting agency in New York as he pushed for acting gigs. Captain America is trying to … captain America 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z

There will also be open casting calls in New York and Miami on Sept. 9 and 21, respectively. Gloria Estefan musical, 'On Your Feet!,' coming to Broadway in 2015 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z

She doesn’t understand why casting directors call on her to play these terrifying women, why they never see her for nice moms, fun grandmas, skilled surgeons. Ann Dowd Sails Around New York Harbor 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z

I had a kickoff dinner for something I was doing with Frank Darabont, and sat next to the casting directors and was chatting away with them. Simon Pegg: Reaching middle age made me happier 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z

True Detective is obviously, even more than most HBO shows, a series that aims to challenge the movies, from its style to its casting. True Detective Watch: Heart of Darkness 2014-02-10T15:58:28Z

Ms. Paulus is now looking ahead to casting understudies and planning for rehearsals, which are scheduled to begin on Nov. 28. ?The Gershwins? Porgy and Bess? Is Less Changed for Broadway 2011-11-14T23:31:01Z

“Upload” is funny and inventive, with terrific casting and real bite. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z

The casting of this war movie, set in Afghanistan in 2009, has novelty appeal. ‘The Outpost’ Review: At War, in a Worst-Case Scenario 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z

They're involved in the casting, making and producing and that voice continues. ITV looks to a dramatic future 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z

That singer, now 49 and retired, said that once Domingo took over control of casting decisions at the LA Opera, he never hired her again. In wake of harassment allegations against Plácido Domingo, companies step back 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z

I am aware that the trend in opera is moving toward a more theatrical approach, meaning a Broadway-style casting that keeps young singers in young roles — preferably good-looking ones. WNO’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’: A nice, ordinary wedding when we’d like some drama 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z

Look, I say, I'm not putting you in a box, but casting directors might be. Riz Ahmed: actor, rapper, ranter 2013-04-27T08:00:00Z

Low British TV ratings and that massive casting setback seemed to spell doom for Charlotte and her seaside friends. "I wrote endless drafts": "Sanditon" boss on the pressures of giving Jane Austen fans closure 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z

The show even succeeded in casting the furry crew member, a “data dog” named Ein, as Charlie and Harry, two corgis with their own impressive acting chops. The Good, the Bad and the Jazzy: What ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Gets Right and Wrong 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z

How a difficult period led to her first Woody Allen film Before being cast in Irrational Man, Posey served on the jury of a film festival in Poland, alongside Allen’s longtime casting director Juliet Taylor. Parker Posey: when Woody Allen cast me I burst into tears 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z

The fun came from the onslaught of the casting — it rained famous men. The Superhero Franchise: Where Traditional Movie Stardom Goes to Die 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z

That opportunity presented itself about two years ago, when Mr. Boyega was one of about 1,500 London youths who were looked at during the monthslong casting process for “Attack the Block.” Keeping It Real With Aliens in the ?Hood 2011-07-22T14:00:00Z

Race didn’t matter so much as the casting of an actor, any actor, who had box-office clout in territories outside North America. ‘It has to be hot. It has to be creative’: Don Cheadle on his 10-year quest to play Miles Davis 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z

Perhaps that’s why her casting in Gone Girl, as a seriously disturbed magazine journalist, has provoked such an admiring response. Steve Carell’s Foxcatcher: when good guys go bad 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z

My casting isn’t as weird as it seems if you really watch “Fargo.” Chris Rock Tried to Warn Us 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z

But the most eye-catching piece of casting is that of Bradford-born Gates, who plays an arrogant jock who gives all the geeks a hard time. Gareth Gates's trip to Loserville 2012-06-17T17:29:01Z

But at the suggestion of director Jodie Foster, a friend of Gibson's from back in the "Maverick" days, producer Anonymous Content eventually embraced the off-kilter casting choice. 2010-01-15T03:56:00Z

Which is not exactly the sort of thing you want to hear from a casting director.” The man who plays JFK in ‘Jackie’ looks uncannily like the former president. He’s Danish. 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z

A Hawaiian family was camping next to it, with teenage boys casting fishing lines from precarious rocks nearby. Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawaii 2012-11-30T19:41:37Z

Yes, it's called acting for a reason, but it would be disingenuous to pretend physical form isn't a casting consideration. Hit & Miss: should non-transgender actors play transgender characters? 2012-05-23T14:17:11Z

I didn’t know how to act, but I learned as we went along in the casting process. Growing Up Onscreen With ‘My Brilliant Friend’ 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z

It roused the interest of many agents, editors, publicists, politicians, producers, and casting directors. Joyce Maynard’s Second Chances 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z

Covent Garden had casting difficulties from the outset, and no wonder since few singers alive today are familiar with the score. Review: Meyerbeer's rare 'Robert' staged in London 2012-12-13T11:21:08Z

The disparity between the two books is also the reason why the casting of Martin Freeman in the central role of Bilbo Baggins – announced today – comes as such a relief. Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, a match made in Hobbit heaven 2010-10-22T13:08:00Z

Rosen writes from a traditional vantage point, casting the bugs as enemies and drugs as weapons in the war against them. Before You Fill That Prescription, You May Want to Read These Books 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z

Unfortunately, Antaeus' practice of double casting inhibited this to an extent. Character development counts in bringing plays to life onstage 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z

For casting the show, we had some specificity in the way the characters were written, but then we told Allison Jones, who was our casting director, just cast a wide net. Kal Penn on why Democrats are losing and what constitutes a patriotic comedy 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z

Another real-world flourish included casting China as a geopolitical superpower opposite the United States. 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' aims toward future 2012-11-09T14:52:09Z

Milo grows up to become a louche moneybags played by Matt Smith, who’s best known for playing Prince Philip in “The Crown,” a bit of casting history that gives his role here amusing tang. ‘Morbius’ Review: The Other Bat, Man 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z

After the news of his initial casting was revealed, Hellboy executive producer Christa Campbell came under fire for angrily responding to those who were displeased with the news. Deadpool star Ed Skrein quits Hellboy reboot after whitewashing controversy 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z

After the sketch, Timberlake sat down with Fallon and addressed the recent controversy surrounding the selfie that he took while casting his vote in the presidential election earlier this week in Tennessee. Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Go Back to the 90s to Sing 'Ironic' 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z

Will your casting secure financing? — doesn’t favor him. Bobby Cannavale, Tough Guy, ‘Can Handle a Pink Couch’ 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z

Cooley, who finds echoes of his own curiosity in his character, said he also loves the way his casting might upend some stereotypes. Meet the 19-Year-Old ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Actor Who’s Charming Broadway 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z

Gunatillake is an engaging performer though, casting Buddhism as "a punk movement of spiritual practitioners", with Buddha as a proto-scientist using "inner technologies" to explore the nature of human experience and the mechanics of suffering. Manchester's FutureEverything conference ? day one 2012-05-18T08:00:00Z

The play is notable for casting black, Asian and Latin actors to play the roles of white historical figures. 'Hamilton' takes center stage in London's West End 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z

With that decision made and scripts written, casting could begin. In ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ Alice Englert and Nicholas Denton Play the Game 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z

Kossakovsky found Gunda on a Norwegian farm not far from Oslo, on what he has called the first day of casting. ‘Gunda’ Review: A Remarkable Pig’s-Eye View of the World 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z

Performances dates, a Broadway theater, and further casting will be announced later. ArtsBeat: 'Miss Firecracker' to Open on Broadway 2012-11-27T18:23:28Z

You get the sense that a casting director wanted to relocate the Breakfast Club to Elm Street. Uncouth, Cranky and Rude: Movies in 1988 Were a Far Cry From Today 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z

It found episodes showing the search for the 55th Playmate glamour model to be particularly offensive, featuring numerous scenes of the models during casting sessions and at a lingerie party at the Playboy mansion. Ofcom fines E! over Playboy show 2012-11-16T16:59:51Z

Abby, speaking by phone between shows in Dallas a few weeks before heading to Los Angeles, said she understands people's curiosity but insisted the story behind this sister casting is "pretty boring." Sister act: Abby Mueller has star turn in national tour of 'Beautiful — The Carole King Musical' 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z

As it happened, the casting changed slightly from Richardson to Carnegie, too, though a program insert at Carnegie failed to register the changes. English Ensembles Crown a Festival of Early Music 2015-05-03T04:00:00Z

In what later became known as the Canadian Caper, Mendez had the notion of “casting” the six Americans as crew members on a Hollywood sci-fi fantasy that was shooting in Iran. Ben Affleck's Argo: Can a Fake Movie Save Real Lives? 2012-10-11T12:00:13Z

He attended a casting call for the TV show “America’s Most Talented Kid” in his home state of New Jersey when he was younger. Nick Jonas hopes experience helps aspiring young singers 2011-07-03T21:56:00Z

The show wisely avoids this strategy, casting actors who play loosely consistent character types. Theater Review: ?Old Jews Telling Jokes? at the Westside Theater 2012-05-21T02:00:00Z

Still, largely white best-picture nominees like “The Irishman” and “The Tree of Life,” which each employed female casting directors and Mexican cinematographers, would have no problem meeting the demands of Standard B. The Oscars’ New Diversity Rules Are Sweeping but Safe 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z

I imagine that that was a very strategic bit of casting because you go into it with an expectation of a lot darker stuff. “American Animals” could change how we tell true crime stories 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z

But a casting change last spring might also have something to do with it. Television Review: ?The Finder,? From Hart Hanson, on Fox - Review 2012-01-11T22:44:27Z

For more on the film, read Yahoo’s interview with Tanne to learn more about casting the two main roles and when Tanne chose to use some creative license when crafting the couple’s first date. Sundance Film Tells the Story of Barack and Michelle Obama 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z

A big difference, though for neither better nor worse, is the casting of Ivy Smith, Miss Turnstiles herself. An “On the Town” for Our Time 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z

Appearance is a part of the casting process. Pecs v performance: the flaws of attraction in theatre 2010-09-22T15:36:00Z

It was a really tricky casting process, but Sam, who plays Finnick – he was one of the first people I saw.  Katniss is “A Wreck”: A Conversation with Suzanne Collins and Francis Lawrence 2013-11-18T13:00:41Z

A network is not currently attached and no casting has been announced. Ghost to be adapted for television 2013-11-13T12:52:12Z

I'm in charge of the look, the casting, the music, the editing. A Minute With: "Eat Pray Love" director Ryan Murphy 2010-08-12T18:44:00Z

That show used double casting, a pinch of music and a bare minimum of props to deliver one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known works in rollicking fashion. Fiasco’s ‘Into the Woods,’ at McCarter Theater 2013-05-07T21:44:11Z

So, yes, I’m spending the day casting general scepticism in the direction of those countless “what Back to the Future got right and wrong” lists. Back to the Future day: live! Enjoy 21 October 2015 around the world 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z

“In light of recent ethical questions raised surrounding my casting as Dante Tex Gill, I have decided to respectfully withdraw my participation in the project,” Johansson said in a statement to Out magazine. Scarlett Johansson drops out of trans role after backlash 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z

In both situations performers inhabited characters of racial backgrounds that were different from their own, often referred to as “colorblind casting.” ‘Hamilton,’ ‘The Simpsons’ and the Problem With Colorblind Casting 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z

An essential conduit between actors and producers, the casting agent is equal parts drama critic, matchmaker and conjurer. 2010-01-12T06:45:00Z

I say "white audiences" because it can't be denied that from the casting and dialogue to the stories and even costuming, the experiences of white people take precedence onscreen in Hollywood. Hollywood, please stop adapting K-dramas. It's not just unnecessary, it's racist 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z

The casting process that no one is allowed to talk about occurs in multiple stages. Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

Then what happened was a casting director out in LA gave me an opportunity on "American Dad." "Red Notice" star Chris Diamantopoulos swears he wasn't trying to break up Jim and Pam 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z

We knew that the Asian-American acting community had an incredibly good point, and it was the beginning of a huge shift in the way we think about casting. The Battle of ‘Miss Saigon’: Yellowface, Art and Opportunity 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z

Its music and casting spoke backward in time to a country that talked the talk of liberty and equality but would take centuries to attempt to walk the walk. ‘The West Wing’ and David Byrne Stage America 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z

On the day of departure, the cruisers on neighboring boats relaxed in the morning sun before casting off their lines. On a Windjammer cruise in Maine, passengers knit a seaworthy yarn 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z

It is part of a pioneering series in which Ms. Horn explored large-scale solid casting. New Wing at Corning Museum of Glass Invites the Light 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z

And viewers may marvel at the casting of Tyler Perry as Colin Powell, or an uncredited Naomi Watts as a newscaster. Adam McKay's "Vice": A sly, irreverent portrait of Dick Cheney's monstrous power 2018-12-24T05:00:00Z

The announcement of Bailey’s casting in 2019 was initially met with some backlash. In the new ‘Little Mermaid,’ Black girls and moms see themselves 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z

In June, in a Times interview with the cast, Mr. Feig remarked that other co-stars were shielded from the outrage against the movie and the casting because they weren’t on social media. Leslie Jones, Star of ‘Ghostbusters,’ Becomes a Target of Online Trolls 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z

But it's perhaps not surprising if Hollywood casting directors have been unsure about what precisely they might do with Pearce. Guy Pearce: Don't look down 2010-12-04T00:02:00Z

At a casting call, Hoffman said she’s more apt to book the girl with the energetic, positive personality than someone with an attitude, no matter how gorgeous they are. Would you send your daughter to modeling camp? 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z

“But then, because we’re casting real people, when they came, they were being themselves,” she said. ‘American Honey’: Open Highways, Free Spirits 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z

A reconsideration of the Genesis story attempts to scrub away its sexist taint, instead casting Eve as a curious and modern woman, and her relationship with Adam as a healthy, dynamic marriage. New in Paperback: ‘Somebody With a Little Hammer,’ ‘The Leavers’ 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z

And it does so by casting Fassbender — who, as Abrahamson notes, "is not just a famous actor, but someone whose face is talked about more than other famous actors." Michael Fassbender gets big head in 'Frank' to make point about TMZ era 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

“Magic Mike XXL,” conceived as a blatantly commercial follow-up, indeed flings itself vigorously into the act, casting aside all doubts and exalting the emotional merits of fantasy—for performer and spectator alike. “Magic Mike XXL” Grabs Our Convoluted Fantasies of Pleasure 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z

CMG Worldwide, which licenses intellectual property for dead celebrities including Dean, musician Chuck Berry, and astronaut Neil Armstrong, said the casting would open up new opportunities. James Dean set to appear in a movie six decades after his death, horrifying fans 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z

Anne Rice had been outspoken in her disappointment at the casting of Cruise as Lestat—and he wound up being the only thing in the movie worth watching. Is it time for Tom Cruise to come out? 2012-07-03T16:26:00Z

At the time of casting, Bridesmaids – the first of his films to place funny women at its forefront – had not yet been released. Why Emily Blunt can't believe her luck 2012-06-16T21:31:04Z

"Benin craftsmen produced some of the finest examples of bronze casting ever made anywhere in the world," Mr. Lehman said in a statement. ArtsBeat: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Gets a Transformative Gift for Its African Collection 2012-06-28T23:00:38Z

He added: “And so when Effie was advocating for the woman and the Vietnamese-American guy, what I actually said was, ‘Are we judging a contest or are we casting a reality show?’” he continued. Matt Damon: You Could Call Him Down to Earth 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z

“Those open casting calls they have for Disney — I would always go to them, but I never got a callback.” A Star of ‘Reservation Dogs’ Breaks Barriers 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z

I was told by the casting director that a lot of people followed these instructions and did everything. Five questions with 'Assassin's Creed: Syndicate's' female killer 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z

Thousands of years later, we are still strangers in a strange land, casting about in the dark for anything that glitters. “American Gods” are the ones we deserve: Neil Gaiman and the Starz show cast on the “long con” of religion and the struggle for lost soul of America 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z

"Disability drag" — casting able-bodied actors in the roles of characters with disabilities — has been hard to dislodge from its Oscar-worthy appeal. On screen and on stage, disability continues to be depicted in outdated, cliched ways 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z

It might sound a prim precaution in the bohemian world of entertainment, but in an industry where the casting couch is still a tacitly recognised route to the top, it may have its place. Cinema trains lens on role of nude scene: artistic, erotic or gratuitous? 2016-11-26T05:00:00Z

She met the film's casting directors when she attended an open call. Gabourey Sidibe: Playing the victim 2010-02-23T17:01:00Z

But it was her father who saw the casting call for the video on an actors database. Declaring ‘That’s Me,’ and Empowering Latinas 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z

Q: Maybe black theater companies are becoming obsolete by more diverse casting? Longtime African American actor Robert Hooks on the state of black theater, then and now 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z

Starring Zoe Saldana in the title role, the film was initially beleaguered by public criticism over the casting, an antagonism further fueled by leaked photos of Ms. Saldana with darkened skin and a nose prosthetic. Nina Simone’s Time Is Now, Again 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z

That relationship even extended to casting, with Mr. McEwan being the first to raise the idea of Ms. Ronan playing Florence. How Ian McEwan, Novelist, Became Ian McEwan, Movie Consultant 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z

The success of the show led to his casting in Diff'rent Strokes. Diff'rent Strokes star Bain dies 2013-01-17T10:30:05Z

The characters’ diversity is presented casually and without comment, and is certainly closer to real-life New York than the monochrome casting of previous Spider-Man outings. Spider-Man: Homecoming – at last a superhero film for millennials 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z

Having seen the first 10 episodes, I must say that the cinematography, the casting, the sets and the costumes are spectacular. Sex, Drugs and Crime in the Gritty Drama ‘Babylon Berlin’ 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z

By striking a balance between planning and casting, says producing artistic director Charlie Fee. Idaho Shakespeare Festival keeps focus on casting 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z

To be fair, the pandemic that created the casting problem is also exacerbating it in another way. Review: A Pandemic ‘Othello,’ Socially and Otherwise Distant 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z

“I was blown away at the casting,” by Olivier’s work, she said during the judge’s deliberations. On the Runway Blog: Project Runway Season 9: Avant-Garde or Hot Mess? 2011-09-02T16:54:54Z

Her casting in the role was announced last week but it was unclear whether her legal woes might affect it. Lohan says she's ready to take responsibility 2011-04-27T08:16:04Z

I shot this video called “Mad Men Theme Song ...With a Twist,” and among the people who saw it was Judd Apatow, in the process of casting this show. Television: Lena Dunham on ?Girls,? Her New HBO Comedy 2012-03-04T04:09:07Z

The first group are casting themselves in a celestial narrative, the second have spotted someone they like the look of across a crowded bar. Which celeb would you go for – charming George or a real prince? 2013-02-17T00:05:52Z

James Calleri, who has spent more than 10 years overseeing the casting at the theater, is well aware that actors sell more tickets than writers, directors or experimenters. Classic Stage Company, Downtown Celebrity Magnet 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z

Performance dates and a Broadway theater will be announced later, as will additional casting for roles like the loud-mouthed orphanage manager Miss Hannigan. ArtsBeat: The Sun Shines Today for New 'Annie' Star 2012-04-27T13:41:01Z

The revival has been elegantly put together with stylish costumes, and visually arresting touches, as in the casting of all men to play the Three Witches who tempt Macbeth. Ethan Hawke Dives into ‘Macbeth’ With Zeal 2013-11-25T13:11:02Z

“There were times when I would dither over the casting and, fed up, he would go out on his own and cast certain parts,” said Mr. Ivory. Film: James Ivory Rebuilds After the Loss of Ismail Merchant 2010-04-09T03:54:00Z

The audio recordings, which were never publicly released prior to the documentary, features confessionals from members of Monroe's inner circles, including Hollywood elites, prominent casting agents and her closest companions. The 6 most heartbreaking Marilyn Monroe moments from Netflix’s “The Unheard Tapes" documentary 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z

The most brilliant example of this lies not in the plot or the décor but the casting. Review: In ‘While We’re Young,’ a Coupling of Gen X and Y 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z

Any show like this invites the temptation to forefront its inclusive storytelling and casting. "We Are Lady Parts," a fierce new comedy about a Muslim punk band, rocks our world 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z

That team often removes the fossils to a different country — say, Canada — with specialized teams and facilities to handle the work of preparation, molding, and casting. Nic Cage’s dino bones blues: The scientific ethics and international crimes behind the eccentric actor’s latest Hollywood-scale drama 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z

The Guardian’s Jordan Hoffman served up one of the film’s more decent reviews, labelling it “a tremendous amount of fun”, while admitting the casting decisions were “ridiculous” and “offensive”. Deadpool still on top as 'whitewashed' Gods of Egypt sinks at US box office 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z

The casting was a gamble, not least because of Hogg’s way of working. Joanna Hogg and Honor Swinton Byrne: ‘We should tell whatever stories we like’ 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z

The Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise obviously bought into this, casting him as Jack Sparrow's dad, with Richards displaying an acting style that could only be described as Crossroads-on-Sea. Is Keith Richards a 'good thing'? 2010-10-23T23:06:00Z

In the fall of 2013, Mr. Winters started casting around for his next project. In His New Novel, Ben Winters Dares to Mix Slavery and Sci-Fi 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z

Ideal casting: Boardwalk Empire’s Stephen Graham can shift from cool tranquility to murderous rage in the blink of an eye, while Jason Schwartzman and Joaquin Phoenix both have the required sinister, unnerving quality. Which Batman villains should Affleck bring back – and who should play them? 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z

The casting assistant lined the five of us up, single file in a specific order, outside of the room. "Yes, I'm 100 percent Indian": Navigating Hollywood as a so-called "unicorn" woman of color 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z

It’s a monograph about her process, but really a visual diary of how to see people: casting photos teeming with asymmetrical faces, assorted body postures, bold sartorial choices made far from fashion runways. Jennifer Venditti Will See You Now 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z

“Tár” says that the fundamental structure of the field — the persistent over-glorification of the podium, casting even benign conductors in a paternal role — is the problem. In ‘Tár,’ a Female Maestro Falls Into the Same Old Traps 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z

The first step, after securing financing, was casting a star to play Mark. The Carpetbagger: A 'Cynical' Writer-Director Goes for an Emotional Ride 2013-01-07T16:32:56Z

Burton got a little bit of the old spirit back with his most recent Disney collaboration, undoubtedly aided by the casting of regular pal Danny DeVito as the grumbling manager of a barely solvent circus. From tragic to magic: what's the best Disney remake so far? 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z

The members of the bridge club, cataloging sins and casting stones, practice a local, predigital version of cancel culture. In William Maxwell’s Fiction, a Vivid, Varied Tableau of Midwestern Life 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z

These covers point back to their source while casting their own spell. 75 Pop and Jazz Albums, Shows and Festivals Coming This Fall 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z

Many producers look at casting," says Syson, "and think of it as just finding people for individual roles. 'Next!': the secretive world of casting directors 2013-05-21T18:30:01Z

But a good Gordon Brown has been impossible to find: I held casting sessions all over England and Scotland, scouring areas where there might be someone who looked like him. General election 2010: the art of the political poster 2010-04-27T07:00:00Z

After pitching my tent, I set out to explore the sprawling grounds, starting with Jamaica Bay itself, where I found small groups of fishermen casting lines into the bay. Sleeping Under the Stars in Brooklyn 2010-05-12T03:00:00Z

The Public Theater announced casting on Thursday for the show, which begins performances there on Jan. 20; theater executives also said the run would last through March 22, four weeks longer than previously announced. 'Hamilton' to Offer a Multi-Racial Cast of Founding Fathers 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z

The production’s publicists said that full casting would be announced at a later date. ‘Lazarus,’ a Musical by David Bowie and Enda Walsh, to Open in London 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z

If you were a producer casting “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” that enduring study of small-town, Middle American life, where would you be least likely to look for your star? Tommy Kelly, Who Played a Hollywood Tom Sawyer, Dies at 90 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z

I used to shrug too, and yet I decided to do some research and quickly realized that this discrepancy is lodged deep within the writing and casting processes. Hollywood’s hidden sexism: How casting notices keep beauty standards alive 2014-01-25T00:00:00Z

Days after the CW announced the casting of the actress Ruby Rose as Batwoman — a role that she said was a childhood dream to play — Ms. Rose quit Twitter. Ruby Rose Quits Twitter Amid Backlash Over ‘Batwoman’ Casting 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z

This was a very homegrown film where I’m casting from a pool of my life, not just a collection of actors that I’ve auditioned. Paul Thomas Anderson Goes Back to the Valley With ‘Licorice Pizza’ 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z

Connick wrote new lyrics to accompany a reprise of the song “Maybe” that spoke to the contemporary casting. ‘Annie Live!’: Coming Soon to Your Living Room 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z

And those are just a few examples of the show’s perhaps unexpected casting. Review | Shonda Rhimes plus Shakespeare? It’s a no-brainer. 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z

We did the casting there — at the market. How 'Ixcanul' director Jayro Bustamante found a feminist tale on a Guatemalan volcano 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z

Mr. Grant doesn’t exactly apologize for his casting, but he explains in program notes that it was not a comment on racial politics. Theater Review: ‘Dreamgirls’ at Harlem Repertory Theater 2012-09-03T20:27:30Z

First taken to a casting call aged seven, he got his debut role at 11 in the sitcom The King of Queens. Vox Lux director Brady Corbet: 'The movie is about the desire to be iconic' 2019-05-05T04:00:00Z

But casting for diversity does not always mean being ready to write stories for diverse casts. Ichabod and Abbie still haven’t kissed: The best work marriage since Mulder and Scully is back on “Sleepy Hollow” 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z

Producers, meanwhile, sometimes balk at casting deaf actors. Russell Harvard Finds Life Parallels ?Tribes? Role 2012-04-10T22:13:20Z

Kate Ashton lighted them dimly from the side and below, casting their shadows on a wall. Dance Review: Skybetter & Associates Dance at Joyce SoHo 2012-04-09T21:24:23Z

Even times when it’s employed with good intentions, colorblind casting often fails in the execution. ‘Hamilton,’ ‘The Simpsons’ and the Problem With Colorblind Casting 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z

The casting decision comes as a very young season of “The Bachelor” is winding down. ‘The Bachelorette’ casts Clare Crawley, 38, the show’s oldest star, reflecting a shift in the way we date now 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z

Tuesday’s casting announcement also included the ensemble members, and they are a formidable bunch. Happenstance Theater moves ‘Cabaret Macabre’ performance to Baltimore

If it can avoid Pan-style controversies over casting, Doctor Strange looks like it might be able to harness just enough weird-power to magic up a whole new Marvel dimension. Marvel's Doctor Strange: Does Benedict Cumberbatch have you under his spell? 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z

Neither is the casting process, as all of the dancers in the show are dancers first, and their schedules were practically non-stop. Can Doctor Who's Steven Moffat keep schtum? What we learned at the TCAs 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z

Ms. Allen, 10, whose face also graces the posters for the movie, was an unknown found in a casting call in England, the casting director, Nina Gold, said. The Carpetbagger: A Sleepy Cosette and a Hungover Fantine 2012-12-14T19:15:57Z

Jaison has demonstrated an amusing propensity for casting situations in defeatist terms. Will "Survivor" mastermind Russell reign supreme? 2009-12-13T01:30:00Z

When a plot is this fevered, good casting is crucial. Gone Girl review – a bracing, scalding sketch of a marriage in meltdown 2014-09-22T04:00:00Z

But for some actors, etiquette can get complicated when it comes to racial diversity in casting. Race, Hollywood and ‘Doctor Strange’: Margaret Cho and Tilda Swinton, Annotated 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z

“Whilst many thought the ‘casting couch’ was a thing of the past it was clearly still a part of the Hollywood culture,” Plastic Jesus said in a statement on his Facebook page. Harvey Weinstein 'Casting Couch' statue unveiled ahead of Oscars 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z

In casting Coltrane, the director chose a boy who wasn’t a professional kid performer; they tend to be people-pleasers, the filmmaker says. Richard Linklater’s career has all been leading up to his ‘Boyhood’ masterpiece

Like “Loosely Exactly Nicole,” “Better Things” and “Master of None” turn a withering gaze on the way casting directors pigeonhole actors and feed stereotypes. These television shows turn the spotlight on racist, sexist Hollywood auditions 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z

It’s “creating the best dinner party possible, where you have 12 different people . . . that you wouldn’t necessarily ever think of together,” said longtime casting director Deena Katz. ‘Dancing With the Stars’ perfected a formula for kitschy, escapist joy. Can it survive today’s politics? 2019-09-13T04:00:00Z

They were casting for the thriller “Knock Knock” with Keanu Reeves, but de Armas was literally on her way to the airport. From ‘Knives Out’ to Bond, Ana de Armas is on the rise 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z

He wasn’t at the casting, but she was distraught that her agency had put her in the position to potentially encounter him again. The Nude Pictures That Won’t Go Away 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z

The people he knows have a habit of casting Mrs. Clinton as the “lesser of two evils,” and Mr. Manning, who lives in Seattle, does not like that line. Hillary Clinton’s Lonesome White Male Supporters 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z

"That's where the stories are conceptualized and the ideas are generated which lead to casting decisions," Hunt said. Emmys so colorful as TV shows movies the faces of America 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z

In one interlude she describes auditioning for a casting director who tries different ways to make her act more stereotypically black. Theater Review: ‘Tar Baby,’ With the Comic Desiree Burch 2013-01-10T21:52:00Z

Its overwhelmingly white casting history isn’t the reason, though, that she considers it political for her to sing the song in this “very, very dark time.” When the Wrong Singer for the Song Is Just So Right 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z

So yes, I worked with him in developing and also help casting. "If you get Pauly Shore, you get all of Pauly Shore": The joyful return of The Weasel 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z

"Our cultural understanding of transgender people continues to advance, and I’ve learned a lot from the community since making my first statement about my casting and realize it was insensitive." Scarlett Johansson withdraws from “Rub and Tug” amid backlash over her “insensitive” casting 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z

The ensemble will also include Micah Stock as a coat check attendant; casting for the roles of the play’s director and a taxi driver will be announced later. Channing, Abraham and Mullally to Join 'It's Only a Play' on Broadway 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z

In The New York Times Book Review, Geoff Nicholson writes: “At its best ‘Red or Dead’ is hypnotic, the words casting a spell that verges on the shamanistic. A Selfless Man: David Peace Talks About Bill Shankly and 'Red or Dead' 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z

Producers announced Thursday the casting for "Elling," which will arrive on Broadway in November. Brendan Fraser to co-star in 'Elling' on Broadway 2010-09-02T22:31:00Z

Currently featured on Nordstrom’s YouTube page, the commercial’s description — “Home is the heart of the holiday season” — is as white bread as the two Caucasian actors picked directly from central casting. Advertisers embrace gay people in an amazing year of firsts for commercials 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z

Finch aficionados, who sound more pious than the Lenore-stalkers and less frantic than the Miranda-and-Desiree fans, are determined to preserve their favorite author’s hometown “by killing it, inch by inch, and casting it in amber.” Books of The Times: The Obituary Writer Has the Upper Hand 2011-04-13T22:35:36Z

His casting across race and gender ensures that you will be forced to re-evaluate your reactions when you discover, quite belatedly in some cases, that the characters are not as they may look. Review: In ‘The Doctor,’ a Rare Case of Physician, Harm Thyself 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z

A spokesperson for Harvey Weinstein denied he and his brother, who were credited as executive producers on the series, had any input on casting choices. Peter Jackson: I blacklisted Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino under pressure from Weinstein 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z

The scans were turned into the huge digital files used to create the models for the casting molds. Local architect designs Washington memorial to victims of genocidal famine in Ukraine

You’d expect preliminary plans for casting, set design, rehearsals to be underway. A George Benjamin Exacting Storm in Opera Comes to Mostly Mozart 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z

Murphy and "Glee" casting director Robert Ulrich are closely involved in "The Glee Project," and they hope to find a unique character, able to sing, dance and act, who will inspire the show's writers. "Glee Project" attracts Gleeks from far and wide 2011-01-13T23:48:12Z

Bryan-Brown said no further details were available at this time, but added "casting and a production schedule ... will be announced soon." Alan Cumming drops out of Broadway's 'Spider-Man' 2010-04-20T20:43:00Z

Also, not many casting directors consider auditioning a person with disabilities for a part in which the character isn’t disabled. After #OscarsSoWhite, Disability Waits for Its Moment 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z

What algorithm would have recommended casting him as Iron Man? 'It's a war between technology and a donkey' – how AI is shaking up Hollywood 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z

“Follies” is every musical theater nerd’s favorite casting puzzle. Casting a ‘Follies’ of the Future, With Beyoncé and Ben Platt 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z

Way back in my 20s, my friends and I played a game that involved casting actors as certain Guy at the Party types. The magical magnetism of Mads Mikkelsen 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z

But casting a comic actor in the role is not such a radical idea. ‘The Iceman Cometh’ Stars Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z

Additional casting, run dates and a theater are to be announced. ArtsBeat: Tyne Daly to Star in New Terrence McNally Play on Broadway 2013-08-19T17:58:02Z

Barely one minute into their visit, host Sue Lawley surprised Karen by casting light on her darkest secret. Karen Carpenter's tragic story 2010-10-23T23:03:00Z

There is an extensive casting process for the series. 'Too Cute!' downsizes its format but with same results 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z

Instead he’s chosen to repeat the trick, casting The Guard's Brendan Gleeson as a goodly priest beset by the evils of his congregation. The 100 key films of 2013: Nos 11-20 2012-12-25T08:00:00Z

With just one word of the text altered — a character formerly introduced as “he” is now introduced as “they” — there’s only so much a little nontraditional casting can do. Review: A Genderqueer ‘Cabaret,’ at War With Itself 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z

Despite some critiques, the film was praised for staying faithful to its source material, the multicultural casting and visual effects. Hollywood, please stop adapting K-dramas. It's not just unnecessary, it's racist 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z

The revival ran in London for more than two years, and Mr. Lloyd Webber followed it up with reality casting shows for productions of “Joseph,” “Oliver!” and “Oz.” Arts & Leisure: Lloyd Webber?s Latest Creation: Breathing Space 2011-07-15T11:05:13Z

That commercial imperative means Hollywood will probably continue to tweak plots, locations, casting and funding to satisfy authorities in Beijing, which control which foreign films get screened, as well as Chinese audiences. Why Hollywood isn't panicking about China's economic crisis 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z

Plan B, casting Rosario Dawson instead, stalled when the Daredevil star declined to commit to a series. Only Fools and Horses USA – and other failed TV remakes 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z

Weinstein’s spokeswoman Holly Baird said in a statement that Harvey and his bother Bob “had no input into the casting whatsoever” on “Lord of the Rings.” Weinstein denies blacklisting actresses Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z

For a show in which the endless potential of people is such a recurring theme, Doctor Who can be very limiting at times in its casting choices. Doctor Who, Jane Austen, and the What it Means to Complain Online 2013-08-16T16:52:05Z

The actor’s casting was announced in May and left many fans upset by the decision. Batman producer defends Robert Pattinson against casting backlash: "Wait until you see it" 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z

Whatever you do, as a woman in Hollywood, your body can't change, not when audiences, casting directors — even a performer's own team — feel like they own it. Rebel Wilson on the pressure to stay "the funny fat girl" & our obsession linking weight to identity 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z

Acting gigs for online content often pay below state minimum wages, said Dea Vise, a casting director. How big tech became the new titan of television 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z

I confess I’m being a little playfully meta and poking fun of academia by casting Beth as a women’s studies scholar. Patricia Park talks about her Korean American spin on Jane Eyre 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z

But casting his real-life-wife as his target suggests that this kind of stalkerdom has some place in healthy relationships, like violence is the underside of love. New Adam Levine Video Confuses Violence and Love 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z

Equipped with plenty of professional skills, the Sussman brothers understood the importance of casting a wide net: nearly all the recipes are easily recreated with everyday ingredients. | 'This Is a Cookbook' 2012-10-11T14:47:36Z

The New Zealand-based director's casting trip, which also included stops in New York and the U.K., underscores the progress being made on a complex series of deals to bring J.R.R. Peter Jackson meeting with "Hobbit" actors 2010-07-14T02:25:00Z

When we did "Good Will Hunting," I asked Gus what the secret to directing was and he said mostly casting. Ben Affleck prefers "Company" of ensemble casts 2010-12-27T06:07:43Z

The free-flowing casting, in which an actor isn’t limited by race, gender or even species, contributes to this sense of the capricious yet historically reinforced way power is allocated in society. Globalization in a white takeout carton: Roland Schimmelpfennig's 'The Golden Dragon' 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z

As you may conclude upon reading those celebrity names, the casting of "The Stand" defies criticism. "The Stand" is barely alive enough to capture this year's "end of the world as we know it" vibe 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z

He sought her advice again when he was casting around for a title. For Kazuo Ishiguro, ‘The Buried Giant’ Is a Departure 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z

And casting the ethereal Mara as a weird, listless, scary but mostly ethereal urban headcase was also a stroke of genius: The Girl Who Played with Fire Extinguishers. Seeing double: are Side Effects and Silver Linings Playbook the same film? 2013-03-18T19:30:00Z

The casting director had seen me at drama school two years earlier, and I’m not sure why she remembered me but she asked me to audition. Laura Carmichael Discusses Edith’s Evolution on ‘Downton Abbey’ 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z

Aside from The Color Purple, Spielberg does not have a strong record of casting women in lead roles. Elizabeth Banks Makes a Point About Hollywood Sexism—With a Crucial Oversight 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z

Ultimately, Ms. Brand wants to land exclusive casting announcements, publishing trailers and on-set images. How to Build a Media Company 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z

Mr. Timberlake, who spoke by telephone on Sunday, said Ms. Pascal personally wrangled him into “Friends With Benefits,” casting him as a romantic lead after his pair of supporting roles. At Sony, Shades of the Studio System 2011-07-17T22:32:50Z

The letters are part of a broader campaign by Ms. Hardison, along with a group of industry professionals and models including Iman and Naomi Campbell, to hold designers accountable for their casting decisions. On the Runway Blog: Holding Designers Accountable on Race 2013-09-06T20:04:56Z

When the film was early in development with The Weinstein Co., there was interest in casting pop stars in some roles. ‘For the culture’: The moment arrives for ‘In the Heights’ 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z

Davis acknowledges that casting the daughter of movie stars might look crass or cynical. Do you love ‘Love Actually’? Then here's everything you need to know about ‘Love Actually Live’ 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z

But when Gersht limits his manipulations to a few precise gestures, his pictures sing — casting a spell of a world too beautiful to turn away from. Photographer Ori Gersht's 'Floating World' at Kohn Gallery casts a spell 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z

A creative team, additional casting and a Broadway theater are still to be announced. ArtsBeat: Neil Patrick Harris Set to Star in ‘Hedwig’ on Broadway 2013-06-17T19:00:17Z

The real excitement Friday was generated by smart bodies casting about in time and space without a prescribed route. Dance Review: Sally Silvers?s ?Prize Every Time? at Roulette ? Review 2011-10-16T22:07:47Z

“Searching” fell under the latter categorization, a film in which Cho’s race wasn’t baked into the narrative and a colorblind casting that he’s hoping to see more of in Hollywood. John Cho sees the future of film in “Searching” and its colorblind casting 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z

Harry Belafonte noticed of her work and hired her to train as a casting agent at his production company, Belafonte Enterprises. Laurie Carlos, Actress in ‘For Colored Girls,’ Dies at 67 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z

It's the kind of series where each production decision, from casting to script to design, would be scrutinized by devotees. "Sandman" comic book being adapted as a TV show 2010-09-02T03:17:00Z

Tyler Perry, who wrote the forthcoming film “Nobody’s Fool” specifically for her, said after casting Haddish in his television series “If Loving You Is Wrong,” he quickly realized that she outshone the part. Tiffany Haddish: ‘My Career Is a Delicious Roasted Chicken’ 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z

We have two wonderful Japanese casting directors working on the movie and although I was looking in a somewhat international manner, I felt I needed to be in this part of the world. The Art of Matching Actor and Role 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z

Majidi explains that the casting process was extremely difficult but rich with talent. Iranian director calls Venice premiere ‘like a new life’ 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z

Her progress as an artist involves a lot of casting off and refining away, a process of retirement into a space that is nurturing and meaningful to her, no matter what the world thinks. Review | This visionary artist lives on an island. Does that make her insular? 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z

What could possibly go right with such casting? Russell Brand rules Question Time's clash of the egos 2013-06-21T00:13:16Z

But among the 3,000 people who showed up at the Lowell casting call, they were the lucky few to score key roles in the film. 'The Fighter's' unique sisterhood 2010-12-27T21:16:00Z

I hadn’t gone to a casting, so when my agent called with the news, I felt mentally shaken. Leyna Bloom Breaks a Modeling Barrier 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z

The gesture seems at once defiant and celebratory, as if the women are casting aside years of oppression and recapturing their youth. Ea Sola: 'I'm not an intellectual, I come from the forest' 2011-08-25T21:15:02Z

I knew modeling wasn’t a long-term career when, at the age of 19, I was told to tell casting agents I was 18. Op-Ed Contributor: It?s Fashion Week: Poor Models 2011-09-15T03:18:03Z

Academy rules prohibit "casting a negative or derogatory light on a competing film." "Hurt Locker" producer punished for Oscar violation 2010-03-03T02:04:00Z

I asked Snyder how it feels to be making a film where every casting choice is a global news flash. ”It’s an epic thing, no doubt. Amy Adams is Lois Lane in new 'Superman' movie 2011-03-27T21:26:34Z

And a timeline explores the history of authenticity — or complete lack thereof — in casting. Essential Arts & Culture: Misty Copeland and Dudamel, 'Heisenberg' uncertainty, authenticity in casting 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z

Some of these parallels are legitimate enough, but they interrupt the narrative and give it, at times, a partisan casting. The Presidential Election That America Lost 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z

She had clued them into the intricacies of the casting process. I am not a Disney princess 2013-05-28T00:00:00Z

In any case, the transfiguration in Robertson’s “Passion” has less to do with casting one role than recasting the whole thing. Perspective | A Black Jesus is at the center of a ‘Passion’ that transfigures the listener 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z

In an interview, she attributed the leave to the rift and her belief that she was being ignored in casting decisions. A Dancer’s Farewell, Not as Choreographed 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z

In person, he looks like central casting's idea of a technology guru: vast bulk, informal attire, no socks, beard and dreadlocks. Jaron Lanier: the digital pioneer who became a web rebel –interview 2013-03-17T00:05:39Z

I’d never been on a film with extras casting as beautifully done as it is here.” Wonder Woman Movie Will Be Set During World War I, Co-Star Says 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z

Their guest list probably reads like casting for "Ocean's 14." George Clooney reveals he'll marry Amal Alamuddin in Venice -- soon 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z

And he was a near constant presence on the set throughout the five months of filming, weighing in on casting, props, costumes and the choreography of battle scenes. In AMC’s Western “The Son,” the Novelist Philipp Meyer Lassoes TV 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z

Deadline first reported the casting news, which was confirmed by someone with knowledge of the show. Woody Allen + Miley Cyrus = Amazon Series 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z

Hopefully moving online can really help with diverse casting. Six Months in the Life of a Locked-Down Theater 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z

According to at least two people who were considered for the show, it appears that the selection process was treated more as an entertainment casting session than a chance to feature important and unsung work. "The Activist" implosion: How a reality show working for greater good became a capitalist nightmare 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z

It was in this spirit of a personal reset that Ash was browsing Spotlight, the casting platform, when she noticed an ad for a trailer for a pilot for a possible show. Leslie Ash: ‘You go through a grieving process when you've lost your career' 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z

The casting call sought “nonwhite men and women” for roles in the play, which is known for using black and latino actors to portray prominent figures in American history, the New York Times reports. 'Hamilton' Under Fire for Controversial 'Non-White' Casting Call 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z

I didn’t even realize until we were casting the show—if you’re a talented person of color, the chances are you’re represented by a smaller agency because the roles are not there for you. Rachel Bloom Is Breaking TV Boundaries With Spanx and Diversity 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z

Jordan, who previously addressed objections over his casting as Johnny Storm in an essay for EW, handled the question tactfully. Watch How Kate Mara and Michael B. Jordan Handle This Awkward 'Fantastic Four' Interview 2015-08-02T04:00:00Z

That’s a promising sign — the best casting winner has taken the best comedy award for seven consecutive years. Emmys 2022: What to Expect and How to Watch 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z

Several songs are about getting in over your head with sex or substances, then casting those experiences in a naive, first-timer light. Katy Perry comes to KeyArena, demonstrates the power of blending in 2011-07-14T14:01:06Z

“Six million Jews weren’t white enough for the Nazis, so the notion of casting Jews in race and racist terms is something that is just not acceptable,” he said. Rabbi: Cannon ‘genuinely concerned’ after apology, meeting 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z

This also is an excuse given and heard many times whenever creatives are confronted about homogenous casting choices. "Bridgerton" is Netflix's randy costume confection that you'll want to put in your face straightaway 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z

There are many things wrong with the film – the story, the directing, the fact that the screenwriter forgot to include Merlin – but the biggest problem is the casting. Jude Law is one but Tom Hardy isn't: what makes a movie star? 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z

The casting shows this, capitalizing on Isaac and Chastain's proven chemistry. HBO's anguished "Scenes From a Marriage" is so potent, your own relationship better be rock solid 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z

Hall, who says she eventually spoke with Oatman, writes that casting a white actor in the role excluded the few opportunities for black experiences to be told in theater. Playwright Criticizes Casting of White Actor as MLK 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z

“That way only madness lies. … I wouldn’t have played Nathan Detroit or Max Bialystock” if casting followed such rigid rules, Lane said. Nathan Lane: Straight actors can play gay roles 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z

Ms. Moore said that Mr. Redford had reservations about casting her as the icy mother Beth Jarrett because she was so thoroughly identified with her comic TV roles. Critic?s Notebook: Mary Tyler Moore to Receive Screen Actors Guild Award 2012-01-26T23:03:40Z

The film is about an uneasy alliance of outlaw clans who, between crimes, live normal family lives, and it's no casting gimmick that sees them played by four sets of real brothers. The Long Riders 2013-06-22T23:05:05Z

I don't know if I were casting a movie I would want that. Sarah Silverman's not kidding ... maybe 2011-03-24T16:26:00Z

This also follows in the tradition of many shows that call for race, ethnicity or age specific casting, whether it’s The Color Purple or Porgy & Bess or Matilda. 'Hamilton' Under Fire for Controversial 'Non-White' Casting Call 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z

Although Mr. Martins never again took such risks in casting his “Romeo” with juvenile dancers after 2007, he often took them in the company’s central repertory of ballets by George Balanchine. Review: ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ a Movielike Ballet in Need of Better Direction 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z

“There’s two requirements,” he said of his casting. Young Photographer Breaks the Rules, Finds Success 2010-07-30T23:50:00Z

The following year he adapted Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum casting Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers and – in his last ever film role – Buster Keaton as Erronius. Richard Lester archive donated to BFI full of 'riches' 2010-08-22T23:01:00Z

Several months into the casting process, Calva began to feel overwhelmed by the life-changing magnitude of the opportunity, which seemed closer to materializing but not yet certain. Diego Calva and the Detour That Took Him to ‘Babylon’ 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z

It’s fascinating to listen to the director talk about casting, the metaphors he finds for the qualities needed for the characters. David Fincher on Gone Girl: ‘Bad things happen in this movie…’ 2014-09-27T04:00:00Z

Ultimately, Whittaker hopes that her casting will help fans of the program to embrace diversity. New 'Doctor Who"' star hopes fans don't fear a female time lord 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z

It may be cold comfort, but Disney’s is not the only theme park operation on which Sundance films are casting a harsh spotlight. ‘Escape From Tomorrow,’ at Sundance, Scrutinizes Disney 2013-01-20T19:31:24Z

Maybe this apparent change in casting philosophy was the consequence of Wellman’s having become older and more settled himself, less enamored of the itchy acting styles of the ’30s stars. William Wellman Retrospective at Film Forum 2012-02-12T07:47:46Z

Special thanks to casting director HB as well. 'American Idol' Top 10 is Timmy's World, and the rest of them are just living in it. 2010-03-31T16:02:00Z

By casting this in terms of your newborn’s welfare, it’s hard to imagine them refusing. You’re Not ‘Flu Shot People’? Then You’re Not Touching My Baby 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z

AN early step in creating a Broadway production — and one of the most critical — is the casting process. The Fine Art of Casting Hits on Broadway 2011-06-16T15:19:33Z

The finalists were chosen from more than 9,500 online audition videos and thousands more hopefuls at open casting calls. Oprah launches cable network amid much hype 2011-01-02T00:16:00Z

Emanuel sought to ease concerns about the potentially wide reach of his proposal by casting it as a "safety zone" plan with a limited number of cameras. Cameras green-lighted, trust plan delayed 2012-04-19T03:15:00Z

James Scully is a freelance runway casting director and show producer whose client list includes Jason Wu, Stella McCartney, Tom Ford and Lanvin, among others. Sexy, seventeen, taken advantage of: How do we protect teen models? 2014-04-02T17:27:00Z

So it is a credit to the casting scouts of Bravo that they managed to sign up a crew of women every bit as uninhibited and ostentatious as their predecessors. | 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills': Primped and Pampered Princesses of La-La Land 2010-10-13T21:58:00Z

Each succeeds through clever writing, top-flight cinematography and, crucially, smart casting. ‘Preacher’ and ‘The Strain’: Smart Summer Fun 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z

Baby Jane, of course, grows up into Bette Davis in Robert Aldrich's classic slice of American grotesque, which started a trend for casting ageing actresses in campy gothic horror movies. Only God Forgives: Kristin Scott Thomas and other big-screen Barbies from hell 2013-05-30T17:00:01Z

The cage hangs from a chain, casting a sharp shadow on the wall. Review | This 93-year-old artist has been taking on racism and sexism for decades — and is finally getting her due 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z

Martin Scorsese writes in 1993 about the casting of a film project that ultimately went nowhere. Lou Reed Archives Head to New York Public Library 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z

As a result, designers are casting about, with a gulf opening between bigger brands and more niche players, and between New York and London, and Milan and Paris. How Smartphones Are Killing Off the Fashion Show 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z

This reflects the casting evolution of the character, a painfully shy plant geek. Conrad Ricamora on His Bumpy Road to ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z

The theme park is hosting a casting call for scare actors and a job fair for technicians, costume designers, makeup artists and more Aug. 2 and 3. Six Flags hosting ‘Fright Fest’ recruitment event 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z

Photograph: Howard Kingsnorth/Getty With all the current noise about Dickens, it would be easy to miss the fact that another Victorian is casting his shadow over today's literary landscape. The way we live now? Follow the money back to Anthony Trollope? 2012-02-12T00:06:17Z

The authors portrayed Jesus as a fearsome warrior who eviscerates millions of unbelievers in grisly detail, casting Hindus, Muslims, Jews, agnostics and anyone not a born-again Christian into the fires. Tim LaHaye Dies at 90; Fundamentalist Leader’s Grisly Novels Sold Millions 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z

This is about casting as wide a net as possible. Replacing pieces of flatware or china can be a challenge. Here’s how to track them down. 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z

These films serve as a testament to the growing trend of “street casting”—using “normal” people, discovered in their natural habitats, rather than those found through casting agencies or the professional acting community. The Flourishing of Skate Culture in a Sellout Era 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z

Shortly after the casting announcement was made last night, the Swaziland-born actress Dumezweni remarked on Twitter about the reaction she was getting from Harry Potter fans. JK Rowling Endorses Black Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z

"There was a time when casting directors didn't really know what to make of me," he said. Rob Corddry jumps back into the whirlpool for 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2' 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z

More than once that afternoon, our eyes met, casting glances that said things like can you believe we’re struggling with a 9-year-old boy over an epic haircut — how did we get here? When we all shaved our heads 2012-10-18T00:00:00Z

The musician, Emily Skala, 59, the orchestra’s principal flutist for more than three decades, shared posts casting doubt on the efficacy of vaccines and masks. Baltimore Symphony Fires Flutist Who Shared Covid Conspiracy Theories 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z

It was an apt — and, it turns out, prescient — bit of wishful casting. In ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,’ Tina Fey finds a character tailor-made for her 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z

Some of the shenanigan plot lines go too far afield, but they’re saved by the show’s emotional grounding and perfect casting, its sense of intimacy and realism. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z

Frequent references are made to “other versions” of the story, casting a pall of doubt over the book that makes everything unsure, and thus more frightening. In 'Universal Harvester,' John Darnielle walks into cornfields, family and horror 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z

Godard’s charisma is made plausible partly by the fact that he is played by Louis Garrel, whose casting is a bit of a French film in-joke. Review: If You Love Godard, You’ll Hate-Watch ‘Godard Mon Amour’ 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z

It doesn't help that Moody tacks on an afterword, casting himself as an initially reluctant admirer of Morse's reviews. Rick Moody's uneven 'Hotels of North America' is not worth a stay 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z

As Tic concludes: “If I can get my hands on those pages, maybe I can learn the language of Adam and start casting some spells to protect us.” Lovecraft Country recap: season one, episode four – misogyny, murder and Montrose 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z

Those offended by the opportunities artists have lost in recent weeks should know that casting choices that feel like artistic decisions have almost always been economic ones. How the Myth of the Artistic Genius Excuses the Abuse of Women 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z

Mainstream U.S. publishers are casting about for ways to lure this audience. Female Fans Give Boost to Comic Book Publishers 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

Perhaps no show is made with a more careful eye on fan expectations, up to and including the consistent casting of “fan favorites” from the largely, though not entirely, white dating pool. 'The Bachelorette' Isn't Getting Any More Diverse 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z

I watched the skipper of my boat casting his eye over cuttlefish, squid, lobster, crab, mussels, sole, sea bass, scallops, anchovies and more, wondering what we should have for lunch when back on board. The best travel discoveries of 2017 – chosen by Guardian writers 2017-12-23T05:00:00Z

Instead, Hawley is endeavoring to tell a localized story about America in general and casting it as, to paraphrase the second episode's title, the land of taking and killing . . . and a whole lot of talking. In "Fargo," comedian Chris Rock gets dramatic as a mob boss whose weapon of choice is the monologue 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z

Both noted casting Lohan was a sound publicity move. Lindsay Lohan, Liz Taylor and pages of "what ifs" for TV's "Liz & Dick" 2012-11-20T12:32:12Z

“But the songs are not a defense of being gay. I mean, yes, I’m gay, and I’m casting an eye on society.” Eddy de Pretto Is the Proud Sound of a New France 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z

The Weather Channel began casting aside its regular schedule for near-constant storm updates three days before Irene's initial landfall on North Carolina. Did media go overboard hyping Hurricane Irene? 2011-08-30T00:46:04Z

Still, Lizzo said that there are still vastly fewer casting opportunities for large dancers. Lizzo’s ‘Big Grrrls’ Asks Big Questions 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z

That bit of casting was announced last week and made headlines around the globe. "Downton Abbey" brings cool TV crowd to America's PBS 2012-02-08T13:33:09Z

Sebastopol geese move in a line, casting a suspicious eye on human interlopers. Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills, N.J. 2013-04-25T20:46:49Z

And those preferences, reflected by Hollywood in its casting, persisted into the 21st century. In Films and on TV, a New Openness to Natural Black Hairstyles 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z

An amusing range of old ads from Schieffelin & Co., the former American importer of Chartreuse, seems to be casting about for the right lure. Chartreuse liqueur’s popularity has soared. But how do you market the elixir without offending the monks who make it? 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z

I am lucky that casting directors ask me to play different roles. "My grandmother went through this hell and I am playing it" 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z

You have to build a consensus around casting choices sometimes. The Fine Art of Casting Hits on Broadway 2011-06-16T15:19:33Z

Golden letters of the alphabet, A to Z, are superimposed, threading ribbon through openings in the letters’ font here while casting illusions of letter-shadows on the ribbon there. R.H. Quaytman makes paintings as sculptures, mysterious and seductive at their best 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z

At the time of his casting in that film, Mr. DeHaan was not well known; Mr. Cianfrance had not seen any of his other films. Movie Star Dane DeHaan: He Broods. He Pouts. He ... Golfs? 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z

From bird droppings to worm castings, it all ends up in the earth, to the benefit of plants that grow there and the health of animals that consume them. Why manure rules in the garden 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z

But the casting decision and Rowling’s follow-up statement were not a surprise to some fans. Actually, Fans Have Wondered if Hermione Was Black Before 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z

I’m not in charge of casting for the next two films, but if I was, I would make all the characters Asian. Star Wars force awakens with standing ovation for Harrison Ford at Comic-Con 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z

The producers spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential casting decisions. ArtsBeat: Emma Stone Is Out of ‘Cabaret’ Revival 2013-05-30T21:52:25Z

The Rodin Museum’s original receipts allow the committee to determine the casting dates and edition sizes of genuine pieces. A Centenary and Recent Discoveries Shine a Spotlight on Rodin 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z

Now, her casting in “Little Dancer” takes her full circle, back to acting and musical theater, back into a rehearsal room, too, with Stroman. Tiler Peck, spinning in new directions with the Kennedy Center’s ‘Little Dancer’

The process involved 3-D scanning, the production of an enlarged mold, and lost-wax bronze casting. Now Visiting From India, an ‘Ancestor’ for Everyone 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z

He wants to make sure they speak to us now, and he’s a staunch supporter of color- and gender-blind casting, so that the more diverse audience he cultivates can feel the theater includes them. Review | One of theater’s most accomplished directors reveals a life among the stars 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z

The casting balance is, in fact, thrown off a bit by the wives; the most vivid are the two we see the least. 'Barney's Version': The well-acted movie version lacks the wit of the book 2011-02-17T22:34:17Z

In casting Felicia Curry, Nanna Ingvarsson and Zoe Walpole in the production’s only three roles, he found actors who could calibrate their performances to suit the compact space. Review | This ‘Agnes of God’ is blessed by a holy trinity of actors 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z

Oh, and Miller also conducted opposition research for Facebook that happened to dovetail with conspiracy theories, casting the liberal financier and philanthropist George Soros as the shadowy force behind an anti-Facebook movement. ‘Why We Did It’ Is a Dark Ride on the ‘Republican Road to Hell’ 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z

The company’s casting director Lucy Bevan, who also worked on “Cinderella,” said it was all about building a company. Kenneth Branagh Returns to the Stage, With More Roles 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z

Stephenson described the casting process as "hair raising and exhilarating", but after a worldwide search Ferguson's "star power" shone through. BBC gets middle ages spread with lavish royal saga 2013-06-14T18:54:04Z

Some of the casting maneuvers seem a bit random. 'Romeo and Juliet' is a potent production still finding its way 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z

“It’s kind of like casting, you know, casting a part that was really fun,” she added. Diane Warren assembled superstar debut album during lockdown 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z

His groundbreaking casting is a stunning rebuke to the long-standing belief that queer actors simply cannot play straight — because the audience won’t take them seriously. The great gay subversion of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z

And I don't mean merely making the couplings and casting more inclusive: "Crazy Rich Asians" relies on the same Cinderella-style premise as "Pretty Woman." The sex scene isn’t disappearing — it’s simply shifting from clichéd fantasy to messy reality 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z

So Landis and one of the producers, George Folsey Jr., went outside regulations, casting children of mutual acquaintances, keeping their names out of the production’s official paperwork and paying them in petty cash. ‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ and the Deadly Accident That Plagued It 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z

Throughout his acclaimed filmography, Martin Scorsese has been known for left-of-center casting choices. ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Has Some Surprising Cameos. Here’s a Guide. 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z

Thanks to a combination of smart casting and daring new challenges, the show started at a slow simmer and has rapidly heated to a rolling boil in the past two episodes. "Top Chef" just improves with age 2010-07-15T13:10:00Z

Costume fittings happen early, but they rarely involve a lot of work because the casting team meticulously chooses dancers who will fit the costumes. Backstage with PNB 'Nutcracker' kids 2011-11-18T23:12:03Z

When Watson's casting was announced back in January, she took to Facebook to share her excitement, saying she'd be working on her vocal chops. Emma Watson confirms casting of Beast, Gaston in 'Beauty and the Beast' 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z

Then, as I got more specific about casting ideas, I approached her again. Wanda Sykes to Watch Over Orphans 2010-08-11T17:16:00Z

The casting for the play’s other pair of lovers, Hero and Claudio, has not yet been announced. ArtsBeat: Shakespeare in the Park Lineup: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and ‘King Lear’ 2014-02-13T19:00:42Z

Those who protested her casting may see the movie’s failure as a victory, but that’s a dangerous route. Review: Simone Biopic Nina Is All Wrong, But Who's to Blame? 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z

The steel castings at the center of the investigation are called journal bearing housings, which allow the movement of the wheels to be independent of the axle. New CTA train cars had dangerous flaw 2012-03-08T06:01:00Z

And then she caught the eye of casting directors for the “Hunger Games” juggernaut. Can fashion launch an actress to the A-list? Meta Golding’s red carpet strategy 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z

But producers also continued casting Borgnine in action films such as "Three Bad Men," "The Vikings," "Torpedo Run," "Barabbas," "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Wild Bunch." Oscar-winning film star Ernest Borgnine dies 2012-07-08T21:17:56Z

The obvious casting was Garner: Jim Rockford, the ex-prisoner hero of The Rockford Files, was a downmarket Marlowe, with no office but his mobile home at the beach, an answering machine instead of a secretary. James Garner obituary 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z

To the degree that Brierley comes across as preternaturally mellow, centered and self-confident, given all that he has been through, Patel was, by his own admission, a strange casting choice. In ‘Lion,’ Dev Patel brings the incredible true story of Saroo Brierley to life 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z