So far in this season of the Academy Museum Podcast we've heard a lot about casting a lead or finding the right star for a project. What goes into piecing together a group with incredible chemistry? Everything Everywhere All At Once was originally written for Jackie Chan and Awkwafina, but it’s...

How do you cast an iconic character like Batman for the screen, especially for the third or fourth or tenth time? Guests: Lora Kennedy, casting director; John Papsidera, casting director Academy Museum digital engagement platforms, including this podcast, are sponsored by Bloomberg...

The casting of Robin Williams as The Genie in Aladdin (1992) is often talked about as a turning point — when animated films began to focus on casting big-name actors. But is that true? This episode looks at the history of casting for animation.  What’s the role of a casting director for finding...