Sherry Thomas: But everybody was generous and kind. Legitimately dead? We had no idea that was the plan. Keep reading for a window into everything from how she works including her Emmy-nominated casting of Barrys third season to what shed be doing if her chosen profession werent an option. Alice Lee was just a discovery. The Commander that Christopher Meloni played [Commander Winslow] was challenging because often times the first script doesnt tell you what the journey is going to be. She then added, To be perfectly honest with you, I think that were all in the reality that there are several other huge nominees in there, and so were blessed and honored to be there. It is how we really modulate a performance. And then when I did it, you kind of jumped up in your chair. It seems that reboots are a dime a dozen these days. This website uses cookies. 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Watch our video interviews with top awards contenders: directors, producers, below-the-line artisans and , Watch our lively predictions slugfests with Experts and Editors. Shes fantastic. WEBN Reporter Ali Inglese sat down with "Breaking Bad" Casting Directors Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas. With Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd attached to it, if I went in for an audition, Id automatically think, this was like a more comedic sort of thing. No. Alphonse is truly an incredibly skilled actor, Ingram says. We received a lot of calls from agents and managers who loved the show with their clients who would love to be a part of it. So, theres support at every turn, but balancing a family and a career isnt easy. But, just like any other season, we got the scripts and then talked with [co-creator/star] Bill [Hader] and [co-creator/showrunner] Alec [Berg] to hear what they were identifying within the new characters. You can see so many more people for a role, because you can take chances because you dont have to slot people in to 15-minute time periods with the producers. Despite the mega success of "Breaking Bad" at the Emmys -- including three acting wins for Bryan Cranston, a pair for Aaron Paul and one for Anna Gunn -- casting directors Sharon Bialy and Sherry . Get our L.A. Scott says Dead to Me is a comedy, but its very down to earth. [Laughs] I love them, as well as my husband, and we all have fun together. Did you experience a lot of actors who struggled to nail the specific tone and how did you help them get there in the audition room? She had a feeling I was going to end up in casting, but I wasnt so sure at the time. And Sherry was like, Shes so smart. 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. Wiley plays the rebellious Moira on Handmaids and has one Emmy win in three nominations for the role. Id read about her ability, Ulrich says of the Oscar winner, a prolific singer-songwriter. And so I said, Oh my God, oh my God, Michael Rispoli is going to be in town from New York and we need to get him in. Sherry Thomas Lane is on Facebook. I think in this particular project that Georgia [Pritchetts] writing was incredible, and the tone was on the page, but still it helped. I would own my own version of a Drybar. If you have one weak link, it becomes obvious. According to Ashley Ingram, who also served as casting director on the show, an added challenge of populating the struggling Mississippi Delta strip joint was the desire for authenticity over recognizability. ST: Our goal will always be to safely get back in the room with actors. How do you like the way casting is right now? Stars Sharon Bialy Theo Park Lucinda Syson See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Top cast Sharon Bialy: Also, because sometimes youre only getting a couple of pages, so you have to guess and when youre in the room, we can give you context. Those things are leaps of faith, right? We talk about what hes looking for, and I like to ask if he has any prototypes dead or alive for the characters. Its good to be (Regina) King: The Oscar winner might win her fourth Emmy for her portrayal of Angela Aybar/Sister Night in Watchmen., The Doctor is in: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was a surprise choice to play Dr. Manhattan in HBOs Watchmen.. Casting Networks uses cookies to analyze our traffic and to personalize content and ads. But I dont think that it is ever more important than having the right person. Of course, the greatest discovery of this musical comedy is its lead, Jane Levy, best known to viewers for her comedic skills on the ABC series Suburgatory. She was kind of in my head when I read it. Listen, come to my office and Ill do your hair youll be fine. We also share information about your use of our website with our social media and web analytics partners. I personally just do my best to be as organized as possible and stay present in the moment, taking it one day at a time. And when they feel that support, they just blossom right in front of the camera. Its all so seamless, though, that you cant see any of those divisions in his performance. The testing was very rigorous and I think production did such an amazing job with what they had to accomplish in the way that they had to accomplish it. Learn how your comment data is processed. I didnt know anyone here, but was a manager at The Gap at the time and got transferred to an LA location of the store. When people used to ask us, I used to say, Oh, our reward is working with Vince Gilligan every day, which we continue to do and thats still true, Bialy told Gold Derby during our recent webchat (watch below). Thats what it is all about. I dont have to deal with traffic or anything like that, but being in the room, I totally miss. You believed everything that was coming out of her mouth., We did an open call for Kamala and I feel like [Richa Moorjani] came in pretty early on. 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. And then there were some people that we redirected and from the day players up to our more significant roles that were prominent in the piece. She created a book this big between her read with casting and her read with Bruce, of her story as the character. What kind of challenges are there for a show like that where you are three seasons in already? Quickly send your headshot and resume to hundreds of casting directors, agents, and managers. But Thomas and Scott have been able to channel their passion into rounding out the ensemble of the second season with big name guest stars from Frances Conroy and Katey Sagal to utilizing some of the best character actors working today. 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 just someone Ive been watching. It was really sort of a meeting of the minds and people coming together on the choices. Kay says, I met with [showrunners Jemaine Clement and Paul Simms] in the beginning, and they were like, You know, just bring us good faces. The parameters of that character were a tall order to fill. 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. Hes like 6-foot-5, hes got this huge fro. Sign up for emails from Casting Networks News. My partner Sherry Thomas, who casts the show with me, and I have a history of colorblind casting, so we're always looking for the best actor. Im in LA. Im always thrilled when stunt casting works, because people immediately feel a sense of connection by knowing somebody from the past, he says. Elarica leads more with vulnerability, and Brandee leads more with strength. When you read that someone is meant to be beautiful, what does Luca think beautiful is? says Cuba. 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. And it happens. But what they dont realize is that not only are they watching closely, they might actually be looking straight into the actors souls. She had been around and doing guest star work, but to get a series regular gig was a big step for her., Poorna has for most of her career been a dramatic actress, and she was like, I never get to come in on comedies because nobody thinks Im funny, says Greenstein about the role of Devis mother for Jagannathan. You do a drama and they say you can only do drama. But he also, as himself, has a real confidence and a unique and very modern feel, which I think really lends itself to Fraser. Thats what I did back in 2012 after my second daughter was born. Pros from five of the years newest dramas and comedies including 'Perry Mason' and 'We Are Who We Are' also reveal the surprising obstacles they hurdled before production began. Sherry was born in Chicago and pursued an acting career after graduating from Northwestern University. And thats exciting when were able to do that. We checked in on her, and the challenging part was convincing producers to take a chance on an actor that youre very familiar with but they might not be. I obviously knew of him, but he was a friend of Austins, so he suggested him, and he is so great on the show., John I also knew because he was in What/If. There would be years where people would be like, Where did you get all these drug addicts? . As a casting director, the joy is in discovering talent, says Ulrich. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He was tied to a play in New York., Jemaine does that so much, says Kay. 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. Luca was intrigued [by Alice] and it seemed like a great match. Thats me, Thomas says. Matthew Dodsons father is not a role he typically plays. And it worked! In a COVID and post-COVID world do you think youre job will permanently change? We really kind of leave it up to the actor. Sharon and I have been business partners for 25 years, and were very inserted in each others lives at this point. Were just gonna have a great time..