Meet the casting directors behind the 'Wicked' movies
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This undated image shows casting director Bernard Telsey. ( Benjamin Rivera via AP) This image released by the Television Academy shows Bernard Telsey at the Television Academy’s Casting Directors Nominee Reception in West Hollywood, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2019. (Dan Steinberg/Television Academy via AP) This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in a scene from “Wicked for Good..” (Universal Pictures via AP) This undated image shows casting director Bernard Telsey.
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Main Idea: Bernard Telsey and his team helped shape the hit “Wicked” movies by casting the right actors, and their work is now getting more attention as the Oscars add a new award for casting.
Key Points:
- Telsey says casting is about knowing where to find actors and matching them to a project’s needs.
- He and Tiffany Little Canfield filled the two “Wicked” films with many roles and dance parts over a long shoot across several locations.
- The article says Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande seemed perfect for their roles, but the casting team had to test that idea in the room before it felt sure.
- The piece says casting has often been overlooked, even though it happens early and shapes the whole production process.
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Bernard Telsey’s casting work can shape which shows and movies people see, affecting jobs in film and theater and the quality of entertainment households pay for.
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- Primary:Director Bernard Telseyperson
- Major:Tiffany Little Canfieldperson
Candidate Entities8 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Director Bernard TelseypersonPrimaryEvaluated
Central casting director profiled for his role in casting the Wicked films and discussing the craft.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Tiffany Little CanfieldpersonMajorEvaluated
Co-casting director for the Wicked films and a key subject of the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Ariana GrandepersonMajorAI selected
Major performer whose casting as Glinda is discussed as part of the article’s main focus.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Cynthia ErivopersonMajorAI selected
Major performer whose casting as Elphaba is discussed as part of the article’s main focus.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Casting Societyunion / trade associationContextCandidate
Trade association representing casting professionals and referenced in discussion of casting recognition.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Destiny LillypersonContextCandidate
Casting Society president quoted on the profession’s recognition and significance.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencescultural institutionMinorCandidate
Organization that added a new Oscar prize for achievement in casting.
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