Casting is a comprehensive process that involves selecting talent for both principal roles and extras while collaborating closely with directors, producers, and talent agencies. It begins with auditioning, followed by callbacks to narrow down the best candidates. Casting directors oversee the selection of day players, stand-ins, doubles, and background talent, working alongside casting assistants, associates, and extras coordinators. This team is responsible for reviewing headshots, resumes, slate videos, and self-tape submissions, as well as conducting cold reads and screen tests to assess the suitability of each actor for a given role.
Wardrobe fittings are scheduled, and talent availability is confirmed to ensure smooth production. Casting directors also handle union (SAG-AFTRA) and non-union actors, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with production managers and crew members to integrate talent seamlessly into the film's schedule. Key tools like call sheets, casting breakdowns, and production schedules keep the process organized, while the team ensures on-set etiquette, holding areas, craft services, and call times are managed efficiently.
Extras are booked and tracked through databases, with contracts, releases, and NDAs securely managed. Casting also involves arranging voice-over actors, modes, and child actors, ensuring that legal requirements, such as work permits and guardianship, are met. Whether casting principal, ensemble, recurring, or guest roles, the goal is always to align the talent with the production's creative vision, budget constraints, and timeline, ensuring every detail is accounted for from pre-production through post-production.
Audition
Callback
Talent
Agency
Breakdown
Role
Character
Director
Producer
Casting Director
Background
Stand-in
Double
SAG-AFTRA
Non-union
Day Player
Featured
Extras Coordinator
Headshot
Resume
Slate
Cold Read
Sides
Reader
Rehearsal
Screen Test
Contract
Rate
Union Dues
Casting Notice
Release Form
NDA
Location
Set
Casting Assistant
Casting Associate
Line Producer
Production Manager
Budget
Casting Session
Booking Confirmation
Casting Process
Audition Tape
Demo Reel
Screen Actors Guild
Casting Breakdown
Stunt Double
Child Actor
Legal Guardian
Work Permit
Crew Call
Script Supervisor
Scene Partner
Contract Negotiation
Casting Decision
Voice Over
Voice Actor
Table Read
Movie Trailer
Behind the Scenes
Casting Memo
Character Breakdown
Casting Call Sheet
Call Back List
Extras Roster
Casting Grid
Casting Network
Actor Availability
Stand-by Talent
Casting Meeting
In-Person Audition
Wardrobe Fitting
Background Talent
Featured Role
Guest Star
Casting Department
Talent Contract
Casting Team
Walk-on Role
Stand-in Actor
Core Background
Wardrobe
Costume Fitting
Make-up
Hair
Availability
Booking
Call Sheet
On Set
Wrap
Crew
Holding Area
Set Etiquette
Craft Services
Call Time
Extras Casting Director
Featured Background
Union Talent
Extra Work Permit
Extras Role
Extras Casting Call
Extra Talent Agency
Extras Casting Notice
Movie Background
Extra Appearance
Casting Continuity
Movie Set
IMDb Profile
Casting Company
Talent Scout
Video Audition
Self-Tape
Scene Study
Talent Coordinator
Release Date
Scene Description
Production Schedule
Union Rules
Set Protocol
Non-disclosure Agreement
Studio Lot
Production Office
Scene Breakdown
Character Arc
Script Read-through
Final Cut
Casting Platform
Casting Database
Pilot Episode
Casting Agent
Casting Director’s Assistant
Body Double
Movie Extras
Location Scout
Principal Casting
Extra Talent
Featured Extra
Casting Call
Special Ability Talent
Non-speaking Role
Casting Database Submission
Casting Office
Extra Casting
Lead Role
Supporting Actor
Casting Decision
Extra Work
Audition Room
Principal Actor
Recurring Role
Casting Session Schedule
Location Casting
Ensemble Casting
Script Breakdown
Production Meeting
Casting Approval
Final Casting
Film Production
Production Design
Scene Location
Talent Database
Casting Tape
Final Extras List
On-location Shoot
Background Call Sheet
Featured Extras Booking
Scene Extras
Extra Rehearsal