What Do Directors Look For in Actors?

While casting directors do play a strong role in choosing actors for roles, the final decisions often involve input from not only the CDs, but also the director. So what is it exactly that directors are looking for when casting actors for their films, TV shows, or other projects? Tune in as The Actors' Enterprise founder and Backstage Expert Erin Cronican fills you on what could help you stand out amongst the crowd in the eyes of a showrunner or filmmaker!

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