Casting Confidential

Lamorne Morris has always been one of the most thoughtful actors working today. Not long after his Emmy-winning performance in Fargo and his standout role in Saturday Night, he joined Rose Rosen for a candid conversation about building a career that lasts. We're bringing this episode back because it's just as relevant now as it was then. Lamorne talks about navigating success after New Girl, why c...

Together, our Casting Lab Casting Directors dig into why talented actors don't always land the role, what "booking the room" really means in practice, and the professional habits that determine whether casting wants to see you again. They also share the story of an actor who was found years later through notes a casting director never deleted. That's not luck. That's what happens when you leave th...

In this episode of Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen sits down with Emmy Award-winning casting director Victoria Thomas, CSA — the woman behind some of the most celebrated ensembles in prestige television, including The Morning Show , The Last of Us , Watchmen , Nickel Boys , Bosch: Legacy , Bel Air , and Insecure . Victoria pulls back the curtain on how a show like The Morning Show actually gets c...

This episode of Casting Confidential was recorded live at the Imagine Museum during the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida — and it was a conversation worth being in the room for. Rose Rosen sits down with Canadian-American actress Alison Thornton , known for School Spirits , Nancy Drew , Dare Me , The Mental State , and the festival film What Comes Next , for a candid, grounded co...

What does it really take to attach a recognizable actor to a project? Not a wish list. Not a phone call to an agent. Not magic. In this episode of Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen sits down with roundtable casting directors Cheryl Louden-Kubin and Robin Carus to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood processes in the industry. They break down how casting directors define "name tale...

In this episode of Casting Confidential , Rose Rosen sits down with Emmy Award-winning casting director Linda Lowy and Emmy-nominated casting director Morgan Smith of Backyard Casting for one of the most candid, insider conversations the show has ever had. Together, they pull back the curtain on how casting decisions really get made — from building ensemble casts for major television series, to na...

This episode was recorded LIVE in London at the WeAudition Actor's Pro Expo In this episode of Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen sits down LIVE with two of the most respected international casting directors working today — Nancy Bishop, CSA, and Mark Summers , CSA— for an unfiltered, live conversation about what actually happens on the other side of the audition room. From the real reasons actors d...

Today we have a rerelese of a still very relevant topic: FEEDBACK. On today's episode of Casting Confidential our panel of esteemed casting directors will discuss the pursuit of feedback! Audition feedback is a hot commodity in the entertainment industry. Actors yearn for it, talent agencies compete for it, and casting directors bestow it like gold. Tune in now as we delve into the invaluable trea...

Rose Rosen sits down with casting director, entertainment strategist and creative producer Robert Martin Jr. and international casting director Luci Lenox for one of the most grounded, honest conversations about AI that actors actually need to hear. Not the fear version, not the hype version — the real one. Together, they break down what AI is actually doing inside casting offices right now, why y...

Today on Casting Confidential the roundtable shares their struggles with Imposter Syndrome and how they've overcome self-doubt to find success. That's a wrap on Season 1 of Casting Confidential, thanks for joining us! Season 2 premiers this Fall with even more casting secrets and roundtable conversations! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CASTING CONFIDENTIAL: Join veteran casting director Rose Rosen and her dynamic panel of...

You're doing more than ever — and still not booking. So what's actually going on? In this episode of Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen sits down with Atlanta-based casting director Cheryl Louden-Kubin for a candid, no-mythology conversation about what casting directors are actually watching for — and what's quietly working against you. They dig into the difference between being seen and being hired...

In this episode of Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen is joined by two guests who understand the casting process from very different angles — and what unfolds is one of the most honest, layered conversations the show has had about what it actually takes to get hired, stay remembered, and build a career that lasts. Sharon Bialy is an award-winning casting director whose work has shaped some of the mo...

On today's episode of Casting Confidential we are buzzing on how to get on casting director's radar! From appropriate points of contact to Rose's secret on how to get her personal response, we’re dishing on how to be a hit with correspondence! Join seasoned casting director ROSE ROSEN along with her roundtable of casting directors in Casting Confidential where we bring you unfiltered, behind-...

Here's one of the hardest things to sit with as an actor: you gave a great audition — and you still didn't get the callback. So what actually happened? In this Roundtable episode of Casting Confidential, host Rose Rosen , CSA is joined by casting directors Robin Carus, CSA, Cheryl Louden-Kubin, CSA, and Kimberly Skyrme, CSA for an honest, insider conversation about why callbacks don't always follo...

What does it actually look like from the director's chair? In this episode of Casting Confidential , Rose Rosen is joined by casting director Robin Carus and legendary director Sheldon Epps — whose credits span Frasier , Friends , Everybody Loves Raymond , Girlfriends , and two decades as Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse — for a candid, insider conversation about how television and thea...

In this roundtable episode of Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen is joined by three casting directors for one of the most candid conversations the show has ever hosted. Kimberly Skyrme, Cheryl Louden-Kubin, and Robin Carus pull back the curtain on what actually happens after actors leave the room — what casting directors say to directors and producers, how reputations are built or quietly damaged, a...

Rose Rosen heads to the Chesapeake Film Festival for a conversation that's part masterclass, part reunion, and entirely worth your time. Joining her are actor and television icon John O'Hurley — best known as the unforgettable J. Peterman on Seinfeld and beloved host of Family Feud and Dancing with the Stars — and East Coast casting director and producer Kimberly Skyrme, the creative force behind...

Casting is now formally recognized by both the Academy Awards and the Critics’ Choice Awards. On Casting Confidential , host Rose Rosen sits down with actors shaping today’s film and television landscape, award-recognized casting directors, and industry leaders to break down how casting actually works, who gets in the room, how decisions are made, and what moves careers forward. No mythology, no g...

In this episode, host Rose Rosen sits down with Amy Landecker to break down how she booked  Transparent , why saying “no” can shift power in the audition room, and what actors consistently misunderstand about casting. Amy built her career the long way — theater, guest stars, recurring roles, breakout moments, and years inside audition rooms. Now, after writing, directing, producing, and starr...

This week on Casting Confidential , Rose Rosen sits down with legendary casting director Nina Gold for a deeply honest and timely conversation about craft, instinct, collaboration—and the historic moment casting is finally recognized by the Academy Awards. From shaping global phenomena like Game of Thrones and The Crown to her breathtaking work on Hamnet , Nina’s casting has defined tone, launched...

This year marks a historic shift in the entertainment industry. For the first time, casting is being formally recognized at major awards including the Academy Awards and the Critics' Choice Awards. On this episode of Casting Confidential: The Round Table, we break down what that recognition actually means — and what it doesn’t. After 35 years of advocacy, casting directors are finally being acknow...

In this episode of   Casting Confidential , host  Rose Rosen  and guest co host, acclaimed casting director Shayna Markowitz sit down with legendary actor  Christine Ebersole  for an honest, deeply insightful conversation about craft, longevity, and what really happens behind the casting process. Christine shares stories from her extraordinary career spanning Broadway, fil...

In this powerful episode of Casting Confidential, host Rose Rosen, CSA, is joined by acclaimed casting director Kerry Barden (The Help, Winter's Bone, Dallas Buyers Club) and dynamic actor Amber Chardae Robinson (Palm Royale, Judas and the Black Messiah, LOOT). Together, they take a deep dive into the casting process for Palm Royale—a stylized period drama full of glamour and hidden grit. Kerry sh...

In a powerful Season 3 finale, Rose Rosen along with her co host casting director Kimberly Skyrme, welcome the multi-talented Shiri Appleby (Roswell, Unreal) for an inspiring deep dive into her remarkable journey from child actor to acclaimed director. Shiri shares candid insights into her audition experiences—including the game-changing moment that landed her Roswell—and reveals the challenges an...

In this bonus breakdown episode of Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen is joined by three powerhouse casting directors—Robin Carus (New York), Kimberly Skyrme (DC), and Cheryl Louden-Kubin (Atlanta)—to explore one of the industry's most enduring debates: typecasting. From its roots in the old studio system to its modern-day implications, the conversation unpacks when typecasting helps actors build ca...