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Susie Figgis was a passionate and influential British casting director known for her energetic personality and exceptional talent in casting for iconic films like The Crying Game, Harry Potter, and The Full Monty, leaving a lasting impact on British and international cinema.
Carol Goldwasser, a renowned casting director known for her work on TV series like Hannah Montana and Dog with a Blog, passed away unexpectedly at 67 after minor surgery. Over her two-decade career, she was instrumental in discovering young talents such as Zac Efron and Alison Brie. Goldwasser was celebrated for her warmth and humor, and she left a significant impact on children's television casting. She was also active in promoting diversity within the industry and received multiple accolades for her contributions.
Britney Spears' audition tape for the leading role of Allie in "The Notebook" has been revealed, with the casting director stating that she beat out several top young actresses at the time, including Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams. Although Spears was praised for her phenomenal performance, the role ultimately went to Rachel McAdams. Spears later expressed gratitude for not getting the part, as she didn't want to be involved in the costumes and preferred focusing on her music career. She ultimately abandoned pursuing acting due to a negative experience filming "Crossroads" and struggling with Method acting.
Allison Jones, a renowned casting director known for her work on projects like "Freaks and Geeks" and "The Office," discusses her experiences in the industry, including casting for the upcoming Barbie film during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jones emphasizes the importance of casting actors who look like real people and are naturally funny. She also expresses solidarity with striking Hollywood actors and writers and advocates for casting directors to be recognized with an Oscar category.