Intro

Casting direction is a crucial aspect of filmmaking, since the correct faces can make or break a film. This is especially true for big-budget movies with high expectations.

Casting agent's role

Casting directors select actors based on the director's vision and oversee the casting process, depending on the project's budget and scope. They also supervise the auditions.

Collaboration

A casting director collaborates with the film's director heavily to understand their vision and ensure that actors meet the script's demands without looking miscast.

Director's role

While casting director's work is crucial, sometimes, directors approach an actor on their own. For example, Vishal Bhardwaj often with Tabu and Martin Scorsese often works with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Example from Bollywood

Mukesh Chhabra, the director of 'Dil Bechara,' is a popular Bollywood casting director who has reportedly cast actors for over 300 movies and discovered Sushant Singh Rajput and Rajkummar Rao.