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John Papsidera Gives Insights on the Casting of 'Superman'

John Papsidera Gives Insights on the Casting of 'Superman'

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July 25, 2025

John Papsidera, the casting director behind Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, is no stranger to the world of comic book movies. He first collaborated with director James ...

Rebecca Dealy Shares Insights on the Casting of 'Lurker'

Rebecca Dealy Shares Insights on the Casting of 'Lurker'

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Jessica Sherman on the Casting of 'Predator: Killer of Killers'

Jessica Sherman on the Casting of 'Predator: Killer of Kille...

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Douglas Aibel on the Casting of 'Materialists'

Douglas Aibel on the Casting of 'Materialists'

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Karen Allen Latest To Join Rob Savage Horror Film ‘Other Mommy’

Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark) has signed on for a role in Other Mommy, Host helmer Rob Savage’s new supernatural horror film for Universal and Atomic Monster, based on the book Incidents Around the House by Bird Box‘s Josh Malerman.

The Hollywood Reporter

Christopher Meloni To Star in Hulu’s NFL Drama From Dan Fogelman

A Hulu drama series set in the world of the NFL has drafted its first actor.  Christopher Meloni will star in the series, which comes from Paradise and This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman.

TVLine

'Chicago P.D.' Adds 'The Night Agent’s' Arienne Mandi as New Series Regular

Arienne Mandi, who most recently starred in Season 2 of Netflix’s The Night Agent, is joining Chicago P.D.

Variety

Ike Barinholtz in Talks To Play Elon Musk in Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Film ‘Artificial’

The Studio star Ike Barinholtz is in talks to play the billionaire and former Donald Trump ally in the director’s upcoming feature Artificial at Amazon MGM.

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Casting director John Papsidera sitting at his desk, dressed in black with his hands folded in front of him.

John Papsidera Gives Insights on the Casting of 'Superman'
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Casting director Rebecca Dealy in a black sweater sitting down and smiling. A black and white filter is applied.

Rebecca Dealy Shares Insights on the Casting of 'Lurker'
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Casting Director Jessica Sherman smiling in front of a gray wall with a green shirt.

Jessica Sherman on the Casting of 'Predator: Killer of Killers'
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Casting Director Doug las Aibel sitting in an empty theater smiling.

Douglas Aibel on the Casting of 'Materialists'
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Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in jackets outside investigating a fire has a firefighter walks by.

Alexa L. Fogel and Kathryn Zamora-Benson Discuss the Casting of 'Smoke'
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Casting director Kim Coleman looking sharp and smiling in a black shirt.

Casting Insights: ‘Beyond the Gates’ With Kim Coleman
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Director/writer Tolga Karaçelik in a black shirt and jeans looking stoic by a gray wall.

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Castign Durectir Annie Murtagh-Monks sitting on the arm of a blue couch at home, smiling.

Annie Murtagh-Monks' Advice for Handling Industry Uncertainty
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Maureen Hughes laughing and smiling indoors wearing a purple sweater.

Maureen Hughes on Bringing Authenticity to Your Auditions
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Casting Insights: Finnian Tweed on Casting 'A Working Man'
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