{"id":12551,"date":"2026-03-23T12:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/?p=12551"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:57:15","slug":"the-evolution-of-casting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/the-industry\/the-evolution-of-casting\/","title":{"rendered":"How Casting Has Changed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top casting directors discuss how they\u2019ve seen the casting process evolve over the years, from in-person auditions to self-tapes.<\/span><\/h2>\n

The path to the audition room has transformed over the last decade. What was once a world of physical headshots and in-person sessions has shifted into a more digital landscape of <\/span>self-tapes<\/span><\/a> and global reach. While the pandemic accelerated this move toward self-taping, the evolution of technology has permanently reshaped how performers are discovered, seen and hired.<\/span><\/p>\n

We spoke with some of the industry\u2019s top casting directors \u2013 including Andy Pryor CDG, CSA (<\/span>It\u2019s a Sin<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Doctor Who<\/span><\/i>), Kelly Valentine Hendry CDG (<\/span>Rivals<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Bridgerton<\/span><\/i>), Rosie Pearson CDG (<\/span>Starlight Express<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Titanique<\/span><\/i>) and Kristina Erdely CDG, CSA (<\/span>The Brutalist<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Love, Death & Robots<\/span><\/i>) \u2013 to discuss how they feel technology has changed the audition process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By understanding both the efficiency of the self-tape and the enduring value of human chemistry, you can better position yourself to thrive as the industry continues to transform.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What you\u2019ll learn from this video:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • The impact of more people being involved in modern casting decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Why self-taping has made the industry more accessible to performers outside of major hubs like London.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The enduring importance of chemistry and why casting directors are fighting to get actors back in the room.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How the explosion of streaming content has created more platforms for emerging talent to shine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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