Inside Casting with Liz Lewis, Lisa London & Christi Soper | Women in Entertainment Podcast

What does it take to recognize a star before everyone else does?

In this special Women in Entertainment roundtable, we sit down with acclaimed casting directors Liz Lewis, Lisa London, and Christi Soper for a timely conversation on the craft of casting, just as the industry celebrates a major milestone with the Oscars’ new achievement in the casting category.

From DreamWorks animation and studio blockbusters to indie films, television, commercials, and breakout young talent, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how casting really works. Liz, Lisa, and Christi share their personal journeys into the field, how they build lists, collaborate with producers and directors, champion unexpected choices, and fight for new talent. They also open up about the emotional weight of the job, the evolution from in-room auditions to self-tapes, and how instinct, preparation, and human connection all play a role in finding the right person for the role.

Listen to learn:

- Why casting’s new Oscar recognition feels so overdue

- How casting directors build lists and discover fresh talent

- What makes someone “jump off the screen” in an audition

- How self-tapes have changed the actor-casting relationship

- Why talent, timing, and tenacity all matter in building a career

The Women in Entertainment Podcast presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television, to media and gaming, and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.

With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation, and beyond.

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