Casting TV In The 21st Century

Event ID: PP1162548

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Mansfield AB (Omni Downtown)

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Summary

No art form encapsulates the shifting landscape of media from the 20th to 21st centuries quite like television. What started out as 3 broadcast networks derived from radio has grown into a global juggernaut of content consumption. How has casting for scripted series morphed and changed alongside the gargantuan changes in how audiences watch television? How has the workflow of casting augmented in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? How is casting for television unique and distinct from casting for feature films? Three of Hollywood's top casting directors are here to answer your questions.

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