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‘Casting is a very easy thing for others to take credit for’: Richard E Grant on cinema’s invisible moguls

Often forgotten heroes of film, casting directors will be honoured at the Oscars for the first time. Why has it taken so long?

The Guardian - UK

‘I met the actor I replaced at a party!’ From Friends to Paddington, the tricky art of taking over a much-loved character

Sally Hawkins being replaced in the Peruvian bear’s latest romp is nothing new: from Ross’s wife-switch in Friends to Dallas’s short-lived Miss Ellie stand-in, recasting can cause confusion – and even fury

The Guardian - UK

'Bridgerton' Casting Director Says She Gets Sent Tons of "Unsolicited" Audition Tapes: "Not Nude Pictures, But Not Far Off"

Yeesh.

Marie Claire

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Bridgerton’s casting director sent ‘unsolicited’ intimate tapes by fans

‘It’s quite punchy,’ the casting director said

The Independent UK

Bring The Drama: release date, how it works, host, the actors, celebrity mentors, coaches, episode guide, interview and everything you need to know

Bring The Drama on BBC2 sees Bill Bailey host as eight aspiring actors are put through their paces on some of Britain’s most iconic TV sets.

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Bring the Drama review – Bill Bailey’s new acting competition is a warning sign for us all

This talent show’s attempt to open up acting to more than just the wealthy is warm and gentle. But if this is what it takes to broaden access, society is in deep trouble

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