A lot of casting people their choices have shifted to self-tapes and some of them only self-tapes, but for us our choice will always to be in the room with actors. Thomas called Sweeney wise and mature beyond her years. We would give a little context of the tone. Casting Networks is a registered trademark of Casting Networks, LLC. Required fields are marked *. Then he went to dinner with Regina and came back and said, Why didnt I just I feel so ashamed. Because here, on a plate, is this great actress. . Let me try it. Literally, we were all just howling because she just got it., We needed a Jake from Sixteen Candles, someone brooding and obviously swoon-worthy and somebody that Devis going to have a mad crush on, Greenstein says of the protagonists love interest, Paxton Hall-Yoshida. Do you guys prefer two takes on the self-tape? I knew that Mary could sing. I want to get a sense of who they are, and how they handle text, and what they bring to the table in terms of choices, well watch it the whole way through because were educating ourselves. We have been very lucky on this show. John Ennis is a character actor weve known for a long time and he was amazing as the exterminator. I dont think it took an hour for every creative to say, Shes perfect. , The most exciting thing is taking that actor everybody sees one way and flipping expectations, Bialy says. Sharon Bialy: I think thats the exciting thing about casting, and Ill speak for my partner. Toothpicks and blue jeans. As a freelance writer for me at Modern Luxury, NS magazine, Sherry pitched and wrote creative . We were finding choices and some incredible singers, but it just clicked when it became Alex. So, theres support at every turn, but balancing a family and a career isnt easy. There was somebody we just couldnt hire recently that is absolutely not known for comedy. Sherry was born in Chicago and pursued an acting career after graduating from Northwestern University. We actually hit the limit of how many emails Gmail can accept in a day. After Kaling posted the open call on her social media and more than 13,000 submissions poured in, the duo discovered Toronto-based, then-17-year-old Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. Sometimes the casting session is slammed, and you have several actors in the waiting room. Sharon Bialy: And it was the hardest thing in the world to not be hysterical, laughing when she wrote, I meant Michael Imperioli. And then we had to go through the audition and Im biting my lip so that I laugh. Im always thrilled when stunt casting works, because people immediately feel a sense of connection by knowing somebody from the past, he says. She came in and was so natural, so funny. Name one of your favorite television shows and its a sure bet that Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas were the casting directors for at least one of them. Facebook Icon. In some hypothetical situation in which you had to choose a different career, what would your profession be? And also, it was shot in LA, in Los Angeles, so everything is large and on a big scale. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We thought wed cast an unknown. But going into the second season, the world knows the show, and we dont have to explain what it is. Five seasoned entertainment journalists predict the shows and performances the Television Academy will honor with Emmys; do you agree with their picks? It is one of our most rewarding jobs., [John McEnroe] was in the original script, and I remember nobody was dealing with it. 2021 Nominee Primetime Emmy: Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series . And now jumping to present day, congrats are in order regarding the recent Emmy nomination you received with Sharon Bialy for your teams work casting Barry. That is such a skill, and one I wish I had. How did you guys bring her on? Its really wonderful to see that. I dont know if theres a generic answer that fits every person when it comes to managing work/life balance, though. The thing that Luca seemed to be connecting to is a real combination of, could they do the material, but also could he engage in real dialogue with them about what it means to be their age in this moment and incorporate that into the vision that he had., Jordan didnt even have an agent. Why Netflix is dabbling in livestreaming. She is a positive, light person, and that carries into her portrayal of [dancer] Gidget. [Laughs] I love them, as well as my husband, and we all have fun together. If its somebody that we have known for a long time and we just say, not sure if its right, but just want to see if there is something there that connects the spirit of the actor to the spirit of the character, but its not right, then we can sort of move on and with respect because we know its not the perfect fit. Its been a long time coming and were very proud of it., 9 Emmy nominees you didnt know were already on Netflix: Breaking Bad, Scandal, , If they do win the Emmy, they arent worried about getting kicked off the stage if their acceptance speech lasts too long. Sherry Thomas retweeted. Hes like 6-foot-5, hes got this huge fro. Id imagine that at this point, after collaborating with Hader since the first season of Barry, you all are very familiar with how you work together. And then we pulled from that to go and seek out the right people for the roles. These are edited excerpts from that conversation. As an art form, acting is often viewed as a personal endeavor. We wanted to see her because we were such huge fans from all the things that shes done, especially The Night Of. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Nominated for 9 Primetime Emmys 1 win & 41 nominations total Photos Known for Rudy 7.5 Casting Director 1993 The Handmaid's Tale 8.4 Daisy Jones & the Six becomes the first fictional band to hit No. Robin Bartlett, we have cast many times and she is, kind of in my brain, there was nobody else for it. If life begins at conception, why aren't Republicans making sure that the men who cause pregnancies take any responsibility? Its about finding complex and compelling actors that can bring nuance even to comedy. We had read her for The Handmaids Tale one season, and we had read her for an independent movie that was a really deep and layered character. "I've known and worked with Sherry in different capacities over the past 7 years. I get on the phone with agents, and the casting process goes on from there. Casting Director. Im pretty sure Im the loudest, so I think whoevers the loudest wins, joked Thomas. Casting directors Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas, who have worked on "Better Call Saul" and "The Walking Dead," say: "You tell where casting directors are making the effort. Contact To get in touch with Sherry, use the contact form below or send her an email at sherry @ sherrythomas.com (w/o spaces). Sherry Thomas. The vampire mockumentary series was a surprise Emmys 2020 comedy series nominee, but dont look for hidden meaning behind the fun, say its writers. We also share information about your use of our website with our social media and web analytics partners. Did you specify that in the breakdowns or did you have to redirect people? From encouraging this writer about her questionable hair choices to estimating how many times shes forgotten to pick her kids up from school, Thomas candor in our interview provided an intriguing look into the person behind all the casting credits. And also sometimes not having all the producers in the room gives the actor, even on a zoom call back with us, we can play with them more and theyre not trying to please everybody, theyre just concentrating on the work. But if it is a more substantial role with several scenes, two is fine to send to us. And before we wrap, can you share your secret for managing work/life balance? Q&A with casting directors from several Apple TV+ series; Lucinda Syson (Foundation), Theo Park (Ted Lasso) and Sherry Thomas and Sharon Bialy (The Shrink Next Door). So, I love self-tapes. Send it to the producers. Affiliate links provides compensation to Daily Actor which helps us remain online, giving you the resources and information actors like you are looking for. The bar has been set and we set it for ourselves as creative people with high standards. AD: I imagine one of the more interesting challenges of that character is finding someone who can believably portray someone who has both dated Ana (Diana-Maria Riva) and Judy. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. Okay. We talk about what hes looking for, and I like to ask if he has any prototypes dead or alive for the characters. Name one of your favorite television shows and it's a sure bet that Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas were the casting directors for at least one of them. You really want to buy into that environment. Get our L.A. So that bar was set very high., She had been finishing up something and was not available, Thomas says of the actress who plays E.B. They tell the story of when they had to call Margolis in New York and ask him to put himself on tape, despite the fact that his character had no lines. Better Call Saul, were not even allowed to give you anything. Im not just saying that because hes my boss Im saying that because Ive had the privilege of watching the dailies [raw, unedited footage shot during a filming day] for Barry and have gotten to see his work from all angles. Shes fantastic. But even with such a rsum, the highly sought-after casting director came across as nothing short of a grounded, down-to-earth individual when she sat down with Casting Networks via Zoom. She needed the right role to be able to show that shes not just someone whos gorgeous, and Mississippi allows her to do that., Elarica [as dancer Autumn Night] has a very openhearted vulnerability that comes forward when you just look in her eyes, says Ingram. I dont see it. She gave so much more than was even on the page [in the role of Mercedes mom], Ingram says. ST: Vice versa for Linda Cardellini, who has typically been known for drama to come in and wow everyone with her great sense of timing and comedic skills without ever making it too big. And then when I did it, you kind of jumped up in your chair. We make several-page lists of actors who might be a good fit. Speaking with Awards Daily, the 2020 Emmy nominees walked us through the challenges of the second season from chasing down Natalie Morales as the second seasons biggest addition to a number of high-profile cameos. Im getting goosebumps right now just thinking about it. He was tied to a play in New York., Jemaine does that so much, says Kay. Sign up for emails from Casting Networks News. Its so much more fun when youre doing a musical, because people are singing and your days suddenly better, says Robert J. Ulrich. We really relied on people that we have cultivated relationships with over a period of time as casting directors do. Two different ways? Personnel: Sharon Bialy, Casting Director. From Thomas passion for her work to her passion for her family, this has been a candid look into the person behind all the casting credits. Twitter Icon ST: Russell worked very, very hard on that. I truly love doing hair and have always told people that if I somehow just sh-t the bed and was no longer able to be in casting, I would do hair instead. Weve always requested self-tapes and explored actors from all over the world. Oh my God, this is completely the wrong actor that was in my head., And everybody was so nice and so lovely because hes a wonderful actor. And I said, Yeah, I think its going to be really cool and really interesting. Creator Katori Hall made a short film of her intended pilot that featured several castmembers, but the search still encompassed thousands of auditions and extensive chemistry reads. She had a feeling I was going to end up in casting, but I wasnt so sure at the time. Although the self Read More, Your email address will not be published. Scott says Dead to Me is a comedy, but its very down to earth. Now in the show's second season, casting directors Sherry Thomas and Russell Scott were tasked with the challenge of expanding on that world and filling out an ensemble that were able to keep up with Applegate and Cardellini. Fuck yeah!. Thats how we kept bringing up Natalie Morales. She has been nominated for eight Emmys (The Handmaid's Tale, Barry, Breaking Bad) and 19 CSA nominations. Well, Russell was able to work with production to make it happen, adds Thomas. Your email address will not be published. He felt just perfect for Bruce. But I dont believe she had ever been a series regular before. Seriously. All rights reserved. For Lady Sherlock series publicity inquiries (media coverage, review copies, and interviews), please contact Tara O'Connor at Penguin Random House He doesnt necessarily work with people twice in a row, so we didnt immediately go to Regina, says Thomas. 2006 At the time [we started casting], she was working with one of my best friends on What/If, and I was hearing a lot about her and how she would sing karaoke. Sometimes Clement will become inspired by the actors. Sign up to get must-read entertainment headlines and audition advice delivered to your inbox every weekday. Join Facebook to connect with Sherry Thomas Lane and others you may know. You really need to find actors who can do all of those things which can be challenging. For Austin Winsbergs musical extravaganza, Ulrich was asked to put together a cast that could sing, dance and pretend none of it is really happening. AD: The biggest addition of the second season was the character of Michelle, who is played by Natalie Morales. casting director Casts for Film, TV, Theatre, New Media California About Sharon Bialy Sharon Bialy is an award winning Casting Director for television, film and theater. Livin' the dream. You dont have to try to crack jokes and just be yourself. ST: Our goal will always be to safely get back in the room with actors. Watch our video interviews with top awards contenders: directors, producers, below-the-line artisans and , Watch our lively predictions slugfests with Experts and Editors. Lets try it. And I think were all waiting for the moment in time where we can be together again, for sure. Awards Daily: What was it like jumping back into Dead to Me after the first season became such a breakout hit? It was the biggest new role of the season. But now that the show has cooked its last batch of blue meth and said goodbye to the Albuquerque sunset, Bialy and Thomas finally heard their names called on nominations morning, along with Kiira Arai, in the Best Drama Casting category. Sherry Thomas: Well, its crazy. How did you end up finding her for the role? But not even Thomas and Lewis knew who the character, a nice guy married to Regina Kings vigilante character, would later be revealed to be. Sharon Bialy: I mean, I watch the whole thing. Everybody knows he is a wonderful actor. Every actor that comes in, even if they dont get the job, we keep a lot of notes . Well often write notes like, Remember for BCS because theres a naturalistic approach to the acting on the show; its not showy at all. Sharon Bialy: Right. Production was able to move around a lot of stuff, he says. Yahya took a leap of faith. So, I didnt necessarily find casting it found me. Now, I would never assume that Melissa McCarthy would be so interested in my life that she would say yes to playing me in a series about it. Bialy says, For Better Call Saul, we have an inside joke in the office that theyre a Vince-Peter type of an actor [co-showrunners Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould]. 2023 Casting Networks, LLC. But Luca is very connected to the human side of actors, so I think he connected with her., Chlo [as Frasers other mother] is someone I have loved from the beginning. At some point Sherry suggested Katey Sagal. For Perry Mason (originally set to star Robert Downey Jr., who serves as executive producer with his wife, Susan), casting directors Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas discussed their suggestions for . One of the limited series biggest secrets spoiler alert: If you havent seen Watchmen, skip down several paragraphs was that perhaps the most iconic character from the comic would indeed appear in the show, set years after the source material. Photo Credit: Deanna Baldwin Boyd, courtesy of Sherry Thomas. It feels like thats not as much of a requirement anymore, though, and I want to help fully facilitate that change for the next generation of women. RS: A lot of times those small roles are the hardest to cast. What can you tell us about the process of assembling the cast for its long-awaited third season? And Sherry was like, Shes so smart. And I think you can do that because you have more time, youre at home. We went back to our theatre brains, and Laila Robins is someone I had seen over 25 years ago doing The Real Thing opposite Jeremy Irons. Thats me, Thomas says. Press Esc to cancel. That makes sense. [Tim] talks about the spirit and the soul of the actor marrying with the spirit and the soul of the character, says Thomas. We really needed someone for that role who would be able to come in and immediately keep up with Linda, Christina, and James who had already gelled. I think actors dont think it happens, and it does. And then they would audition and then we would present the people that we really felt were the most right for it. And one of the first things that we did together as Bialy/Thomas was The Unit with Shawn Ryan and David Mamet and Eric Haney. I feel like I get him. I feel like this is not in my wheelhouse, or Im not right for this at all, but wanted to come and meet you guys.. Sherry Thomas: Good reader whos not too close to the camera and not trying to audition for themselves. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Nominated for 9 Primetime Emmys Mindy did, probably, because she had her on The Mindy Project. Shes amazing with hair, and I have a love for it, too. She even officiated when my husband and I were married. Hes not afraid to try things. But oddly enough, on this show, because on others, we have done producer callbacks over Zoom, we didnt do any. Instead its all of the supporting players, the day players, because you have to have great actors, the majority of who are in scenes with Christina and Linda. And I think that people know her in one lane and it was very exciting. We were able to find actors like Ericka Kreutz who played Shandys mother, and you had Adora Bricher who played Shandy who is amazing as the dark, dark little girl. Get ready with our TV viewers guide, Damon Lindelof] is pretty specific about what he wants, The Buzzmeter: Our experts predict the 2020 Emmy winners - and so can you, The secret to What We Do in the Shadows success? But in a series that tonally feels more like an independent feature, not just any teenagers would do. And, Id imagine, completely challenging. Sharon Bialy: I think theres going to be a hybrid. He was playing a husband. He was kind of signing on to play the girl part., As to King (she and Abdul-Mateen II are nominated, along with costars Jovan Adepo, Louis Gossett Jr., Jeremy Irons and Jean Smart), the Oscar winner and three-time Emmy winner who worked on Lindelofs The Leftovers wasnt a slam dunk precisely because shed worked on Lindelofs The Leftovers.. AD: Except for Emmy voters for whatever frustrating reason. I mean, its just, its incredible. His instinct was that she was the perfect fit for the part, and he didnt give up. Were in a very different time and our priorities are a little different, but it doesnt take away from the pride of it and the love and passion we have for it. Sherry Thomas: I think it is a little bit of both. ST: Not at all! Its definitely a world that were extremely interested in.. We were like, Wait, did we just see somebody who literally has zero acting experience and was that great? says Brett Greenstein. So, there you have it. [Tatiana is] someone we really believed in and highly recommended to Tim and the producers., [Gayle was] the only one who read, Thomas says. It was a surprise to us. Often times we are reading more people for those roles than anything else. Like with Colins office mates; they have like one line here and there and Jemaine said, I need them all back. You dont see loyalty like that a lot..
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