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345 - Sophie Holland - Elite Casting Director of 'The Witcher,' 'Wednesday,' and 'Heads of State' - How to Stand Out In A "Self-Tape" World and Book The Elite Roles (Typically Reserved for A-List Actors)
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Hello, Hello!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Sophie Holland, Casting Director for the breakout shows The Witcher, Wednesday, and the upcoming hit Heads of State (starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Idris Elba, and Jack Quaid). We talk about:
- Casting The Witcher and Wednesday
- Jenna Ortega’s rise to stardom
- Why has acting become such a desired career in the current generation
- Why it’s impossible to teach taste
- What makes an actor memorable in an audition
- Our confusion about why Casting Directors don’t receive Oscar Awards
…and much more!
The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
If you like what we're doing, please donate here: https://www.bonsai.film/donate.
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The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content
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Manage episode 366855760 series 2385348
Hello, Hello!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Sophie Holland, Casting Director for the breakout shows The Witcher, Wednesday, and the upcoming hit Heads of State (starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Idris Elba, and Jack Quaid). We talk about:
- Casting The Witcher and Wednesday
- Jenna Ortega’s rise to stardom
- Why has acting become such a desired career in the current generation
- Why it’s impossible to teach taste
- What makes an actor memorable in an audition
- Our confusion about why Casting Directors don’t receive Oscar Awards
…and much more!
The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
If you like what we're doing, please donate here: https://www.bonsai.film/donate.
How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content:
Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel.
Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.bonsai.film/subscribe.
The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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