Casting Director John Papsidera on Self-Tapes and Demo Reels and Casting 'Lessons in Chemistry'

From Oppenheimer, the recent Ghostbusters and the upcoming Superman film, to TV shows Fallout and Yellowstone, casting director John Papsidera has a track record of casting perfection that can’t be beat. His latest project, Apple TV+’s Lessons in Chemistry, only enhances those achievements.
The show, set in the 1950’s, stars Brie Larson as woman whose dream of being a chemist is put on hold when she finds herself pregnant and alone. When she accepts a job on a TV cooking show, she soon finds herself teaching more than recipes.
Papsidera took time out of his busy schedule to talk about casting the show, Zoom auditions and finding B.J. Novak for the voice of Six-Thirty, a dog who plays a pivotal role in episode three. He also gives some advice on self-tapes and demo reels.
Here's more of what's in the interview:
• Papsidera talks about his involvement in casting "Lessons in Chemistry" and how Brie Larson was already attached to the project as a producer.
• He describes the casting process during the pandemic, highlighting the use of Zoom for auditions and callbacks.
• Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of virtual auditions for actors and casting directors.
• Highlights the impact of actors like Asia Naomi King and Patrick Walker, whose performances influenced the development of their characters in the series.
• Praises the performance of Alice Halsey, a child actress in the show and her ability to embody her character.
• Discusses the casting of a dog's voice (B.J. Novak) in the series and the emotional impact of unexpected plot twists.
• Shares insights into the casting process, including his advice on self-tapes and demo reels.
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