Beyond the Audition: Casting Directors

Casting directors are secret architects of culture, shaping careers and defining what audiences see on screen. In the year of the first ever Best Casting Oscar, casting directors Sophie Holland (The Witcher, Wednesday) and BAFTA-winning Lucy Pardee (Die My Love, Aftersun, Wuthering Heights) unpack the creative, strategic, and increasingly influential role casting plays across film and TV, from discovering new talent to building ensembles that drive global hits.