What process does a production company have to go through in order to obtain a 'high profile' actor/actress?
While the definition of a High Profile actor/actress may be a bit subjective on its own; lets just figure it is determined by the financial (an objective quantifier) success of past movies.
What kind of channels must production companies go through in order to obtain these people.
Is it just as its displayed and parodied ("Have your people call my people") or do they actually interact with the performer directly explaining the plot, duties of the role, have them go through a formal audition, etc. Or is there something in between that I have not thought of?
Best Answer
The simplest answer? It depends.
It may be a request casting, where the performer is specifically asked through their agent to try out for the part. In this case, there may be a formal audition.
Or the producer may simply offer to cast the performer without an audition, usually relying on a familiarity with the performer's past work as a basis.
Lastly, one or more of the actors can simply be friends of someone in production, and approached in a very informal manner.
All that to say, there are few to no hard-and-fast rules in the industry, and every performer has their own preferences and way of doing things.
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What is the process of casting actors?
Casting is a pre-production process that involves choosing actors to fill the roles in a particular TV show, movie, commercial, or play. Directors and producers will hire a casting director to oversee the casting process, which includes auditioning, screen tests, and callbacks.What does it take to become an actress?
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If a producer needs a specific look, they will usually work with a casting agent. Based on the criteria that the producer gives them, the casting agent can quickly narrow down their list of actors (only females, with long brown hair, between the ages of 30-40, etc.).What qualifications do I need to be an actor?
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Answer 2
I realize this is an old question, but I randomly came across it and thought I could help out.
Look up what movies this person has done in the past, and contact the casting director from some of those movies. They usually have great relationships with talent and their management. Hire the casting director that can get you the connection.
It also helps to present a very professional front, with the material you are trying to get them interested in, to their management. Management is usually the best way to go, as agents are cool people and all, but their job is to work the deals: money, benefits, all that. Management is going to have a much more personal relationship with the client. You can look up management info all day long on IMDBPro.
Also, be prepared with an offer. Actors like to act, but they don't like to work for free. The price has to be right.
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