Is being a casting director a good fit for you?
Interviews and auditions actors and performers to choose who plays each part in a film, TV show or play.
What the work involves
- Auditions and interviews performers to match them to roles or find more acting talent.
- Helps actors prepare for auditions by giving them scripts and details about roles.
- Chooses performers for roles, or sends lists of suitable performers to producers or directors to decide.
- Contacts agents and actors about audition and performance chances and sets audition times.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a casting director is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.