Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Some of the most influential casting directors in Hollywood. Why don't they give these people Oscars ⁉️

πŸ“– Bible Verse:
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." — Colossians 3:23 (KJV)

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Here's a strong list of the top and most established casting directors in Hollywood (past and present):


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πŸŽ₯ Top-Tier Casting Directors (Major Studios & Franchises)

1. Avy Kaufman — Life of Pi, Lincoln, Brokeback Mountain, The Sixth Sense


2. Debra Zane — The Hunger Games series, Catch Me If You Can, Traffic


3. Francine Maisler — The Revenant, Dune (2021), The Batman (2022)


4. Ellen Lewis — The Irishman, Joker, The Post, long-time Scorsese collaborator


5. April Webster — Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Lost, Mission: Impossible III


6. Nina Gold — Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi, The Crown


7. Sarah Finn — Every Marvel Cinematic Universe film (Iron Man through Avengers: Endgame)


8. Laray Mayfield — Fight Club, The Social Network, Mindhunter


9. Mary Vernieu — Knives Out, Joker, Deadpool, Glass Onion


10. David Rubin — The English Patient, Men in Black, Big Little Lies (and former President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences)




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🎬 Other Prominent Casting Directors

11. Allison Jones — Known for comedy: The Office, Superbad, Parks and Recreation


12. Carmen Cuba — The Matrix Resurrections, Stranger Things, Magic Mike


13. Toby Jaffe & Margery Simkin — Avatar, Top Gun: Maverick


14. Ronna Kress — Mad Max: Fury Road, The Great Gatsby


15. Victoria Thomas — Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood


16. Judy Henderson — Homeland, Blue Is the Warmest Color (U.S. casting)


17. Denise Chamian — Transformers series, Mission: Impossible films


18. John Papsidera — The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, Tenet


19. Heidi Levitt — JFK, The Artist, Nixon


20. Mindy Marin — Edge of Tomorrow, No Country for Old Men




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