FREE Online Seminar: RIGHT FOR THE ROLE: Breakdowns, Breakups and Breakthroughs From 35 Years of Casting Iconic TV Shows with John Levey, Casting Director
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 4pm ET / 1pm PT
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Don't miss today's free online seminar with top LA Casting Director John Levey.
A four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director, he's cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series, miniseries, TV movies, digital series, video games and feature films.
He'll answer your questions in our Q&A and also share with you information on his book debut of Right for the Role: Breakdowns, Breakups and Breakthroughs From 35 Years of Casting Iconic TV Shows.
Right for the Role shares the story straight from an insider who’s been central to that process for decades. John hasn’t just witnessed some of the world’s greatest acting talents make it in Hollywood; in many cases, he’s had a major hand in it.
He's seen firsthand that household names like George Clooney, Anthony Edwards and Allison Janney had “it”—and then watched their “it” propel them into the stratosphere.
In Right for the Role, John manages to tell a story of life among the glitterati while never losing his exuberance for being a part of the process. Through his colorful tales of meeting incredible talent early in their careers—including Josh Gad, Lucy Liu and a just-out-of-Julliard Jessica Chastain—Levey documents his transformation from a novice casting director to one of the greats in the field.
Beyond teaching readers how to spot what it takes to make it in Hollywood, how casting has changed since the 1980s (when telephones had cords!) or how to live in a world of glamour and gusto, Levey’s stories also show how to play a central role in a show’s success without losing a sense of wonder. For any aspiring casting directors, actors or students of Hollywood history, Right for the Role is a must-read.
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John Levey
John Frank Levey is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director.
He has cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series, miniseries, TV movies, digital series, video games and feature films.
Levey is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America’s Artios Award and the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, given for excellence in casting and outstanding contributions to the casting profession.
After decades at Warner Bros., Levey became Vice President of Casting for John Wells Productions before launching his own casting company.
The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.
