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Hollywood Casting Director Lisa Zambetti is joined by movie and TV buff Dean Laffan to discuss the shows we all love, which feature killer casting. Have a question or comment? Have a suggestion for our next show? Drop us a DM on our Social Media pages and we will get right back to you !

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Lisa and Dean ring out the old year reminiscing on their favorite tv shows of 2024 and what they are looking forward to in 2025. Ease your way out of the holidays and into the New Year with Killer Casting.

In this episode of Killer Casting, host Li... more

Lisa sits down with the creative team for “Brooklyn’s Way” a play she cast that is premiering at Theatre 68 in North Hollywood starting SATURDAY SEPT 7th, running through October 13th. 

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Midsummer Media Mania: From House of the Dragon to Reality TV

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Yes Chef!  Adam Shapiro from “The Bear” is HERE! 

The hilarious actor (and pretzel king) Adam Shapiro is here! Well, not just here on Killer Casting, he was there at UCLA to speak with Lisa and her amazing senior acting students about his prolific ... more

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Adam Shapiro
Actor known for his roles in The Bear and numerous other TV shows and films.
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Episode: Yes Chef! Adam Shapiro from “The Bear” is HERE!
David Rysdahl
Actor known for his roles in Fargo and Oppenheimer
Episode: Baby Reindeer with Actor David Rysdahl
Howard Fine
Renowned American acting teacher and founder of the Howard Fine Acting Studio
Howard Fine Acting Studio
Episode: Howard Fine - Legendary A-List Acting Teacher Drops Some Truths
Andrea Pallaoro
Filmmaker and co-writer of the film Monica
Episode: "MONICA" a film by Andrea Pallaoro, casting by Emily Schweber
Emily Schweber
Casting director known for her work in independent film
Episode: "MONICA" a film by Andrea Pallaoro, casting by Emily Schweber
Sarah Callen
Co-host of TV & Us podcast
TV & Us
Episode: True Detective: Night Country | Episode 6 Finale !
Jennifer Han
Co-host of TV & Us podcast
TV & Us
Episode: True Detective: Night Country | Episode 6 Finale !
Leah McKendrick
Actor, writer, and director of the film Scrambled
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Episode: LEAH MCKENDRICK IS "SCRAMBLED". Writer, Director and Star of Lionsgate's new film joins us.
Joel de Montgrand
Actor known for his role as Kavik in True Detective.
Episode: True Detective: Night Country | Episode 02 with Joel Montgrand !

Hosts

Lisa Zambetti
Host and Hollywood Casting Director, known for her keen insights into the casting process and her personal experiences within the industry.
Dean Laffan
Co-host and film/TV enthusiast, providing a unique perspective on various shows and contributing to discussions on industry dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • I'm Hooked

    Fun and riveting, with timeless truths from invaluable 2024 industry perspectives. Love this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Me4The1stTime
    United States9 months ago
  • Need MORE of this!

    Finally! A pod about the skills and results of excellent casting. The joy of discovering exciting actors and digging out lost gems. I’m learning soooooo much from these brilliant people, not just that Hollywood also has people who care about the creative process not getting trashed by the system. Let’s pray that more of that bleeds through.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PoolLILY
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • An always fascinating passion project

    I eat up this pod as soon as it’s posted and much prefer it to bigger name shows that are available out there. Lisa is very smart, fun, insightful and always a pleasure to listen to. Dean is all the same, plus from Down Under. Definitely worth a try, I predict you’ll be around for quite some time.

    PS Lisa, girl, can you get your own mic? When casting with Paul it sounds like you’re on the other side of the room. Paul is clear as a bell.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cheerfuldancer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Finally a show I have watched

    I started listening because I love Lisa on RCP. I do not watch many show talked about here so I listened randomly. I decided to watch True Detective: North Country. I binge watched to get to Season 4. I almost gave up but made it so I could listen here. This podcast did not disappoint but I wish I listened after each episode. I finished watching episode 7 this morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love to Research
    United Statesa year ago
  • Color me astonished

    I found this podcast by accident. Just when I thought I had listened to every decent podcast and only dregs were left, up popped KillerCasting,

    The sho is just outstanding. I’m listening now to the True Detective recaps. Dean is unreal with the details he reports on. I didn’t see half the stuff he recounts. I often wonder if I even saw the same episode. All ears are on when Lisa talk about an actor she saw or cast in the past.

    But the best part of this show is its uncanny ability to create ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M}no
    United Statesa year ago

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Yes Chef! Adam Shapiro from “The Bear” is HERE!
Q: How did you get the role in Waitress?
It was about connections and the right time; the producer who approached me had originally worked on the film.
Yes Chef! Adam Shapiro from “The Bear” is HERE!
Q: How have you navigated the things that you want to work on?
I've always considered branding to be a really big part of what we do and it’s important to take control of that.

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Focuses on the intersection of film and television production, specifically examining the critical role of casting in storytelling. The hosts, who bring insights from their experiences within the industry, dive into detailed discussions about notable shows, covering not only current seasons but also analyzing past productions. Episodes often feature insights from actors and casting directors, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of casting choices and their implications on character development and narrative depth. Unique aspects include the host's personal anecdotes and expertise, which add an engaging layer to the thematic explorations of emotional vulnerability, cultural representation, and industry dynamics.

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2. David Rysdahl
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4. Andrea Pallaoro
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7. Jennifer Han
8. Leah McKendrick

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