Killer Casting
Lisa Zambetti, Dean LaffanHollywood 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 !
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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.
"Brooklyn's Way" is a funny, sharp, painfully romantic story b... more
Midsummer Media Mania: From House of the Dragon to Reality TV
Lisa and Dean are back with a Mid-Summer check in on all they are watching and all they anticipate to watch this coming fall season. They dive into the most recent episode of Season 2 of... more
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 c... more
The Netflix series "Baby Reindeer" written by Scottish comedian Richard Gadd based on the true story of a period in his life when he was stalked by a woman whom he gave a free cup of tea while working as a bartender in London, has been burning itself... more
If you watched this year's Superbowl, chances are you (and 123 million people) saw my guest Tony Robinette in the Dunkin Donuts commerical starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, and a slew of other cameos. That high profile spot capped off an incredib... more
📍Well look who took time out of his busy schedule coaching A-List actors like🤩 Bradley Cooper, Michelle Williams, Kerry Washington, Brad Pitt, Salma Hayek and Austin Butler to sit down with Lisa and talk about the craft of acting, 🎭 the Oscars 🏆a... more
Sometimes Lisa needs to remind herself why she ever wanted to do casting in the first place and it is because of incredible casting directors like her mentor Emily Schweber 💕who exposed her to artists like the filmmaker Andrea Pallaoro. Both Emily a... more
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- I'm Hooked
Fun and riveting, with timeless truths from invaluable 2024 industry perspectives. Love this.
Apple Podcasts5Me4The1stTime
United Statesa year 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 Podcasts5PoolLILY
United Kingdoma year 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 Podcasts5cheerfuldancerUnited States2 years 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 Podcasts5Love to ResearchUnited States2 years 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 Podcasts5M}noUnited States2 years ago - I’m a fan!
I love Killer Casting so much. I love that everyone on it, including the amazing hosts, are themselves fans. It’s like I’m sitting in my living room with my friends discussing shows I’m watching.
Apple Podcasts5Boxed In again
Australia2 years 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.
Apple Podcasts5cheerfuldancerUnited States2 years ago - Fantastic
Really enjoying the true detective coverage l. Incredibly insightful and rich😊
Apple Podcasts5witwisdomUnited Kingdom2 years ago - My “What to Watch” Guide
I always check in on the “Killer Casting” podcast to see which series Lisa and Dean are covering—the shows they discuss are guaranteed gems to watch, and their breakdowns are so insightful! I also love their discussions on the Oscars, and interviews with industry professionals. Well done, Lisa and Dean!!!
Apple Podcasts5Kim KaylingUnited States2 years ago - What a fantastic show!
Killer Casting is a podcast that I would recommend to all those in the industry and outside of it! It’s such a thoughtful examination and dissection into the world of film/tv and all things entertainment!
Apple Podcasts5Joseph KiblerUnited States2 years ago - Killer Podcast
You want to hear amazing banter between two experts? This podcast is seriously one hell of a listen!!
Apple Podcasts5sm7perezAustralia2 years ago - Boring
Basically recap of the episode in question just aired . No new insight or speculation . You can read the plot just as easy on wiki much quicker
Apple Podcasts1jmswannabe
Canada2 years ago - The Australian needs to take the show over
Cannot fathom how the casting director is watching his show. She seems to not like any of it. And the Australian simply seems to get the socio/political commentary far more effectively. Her confusion annoys me. Using YMCA with the militia was hillarious. I don’t think she watched the news during Jan 6th.
Apple Podcasts4bpatlbcUnited States2 years ago - KILLER CASTING Ep. 81 Is Giving Me Life
KILLER CASTING always has fantastic discussions about casting, storytelling and creativity. Then, in episode 81, Lisa leads the most healing meditation I’ve ever experienced. Thank you, Lisa and KILLER CASTING for the marvelous surprise, and for this most generous gift!
Apple Podcasts5CailinMcDUnited States3 years ago - Deep Dives
Deep dive into why characters and the actors who play them matter. This pod scratches way below the surface to look at the intricacies of roles and the fine art of casting he right people to make a show or movie work. Lisa and company are really informative and funny! Thanks to a friend I got turned onto this one. Think I’ve listened to The Bear episode four times!
Apple Podcasts5Aaron from FreedoniaUnited States3 years ago
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Recent guests on Killer Casting include:
1. Adam Shapiro
2. David Rysdahl
3. Howard Fine
4. Andrea Pallaoro
5. Emily Schweber
6. Sarah Callen
7. Jennifer Han
8. Leah McKendrick
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