Casting Directors Lucy Bevan and Olivia Grant on How They Cast 'Masters of the Air'

With credits like 'Barbie' and 'The Batman', casting directors Lucy Bevan and Olivia Grant have firmly established themselves as the top choice for directors needing stand-out ensembles. The new Apple TV+ series, 'Masters of the Air', only solidifies that reputation with their casting of Austin Butler, Callum Turner and Barry Keoghan as fighter pilots during World War II.
The pair took some time out of their busy schedules to talk about their work on the show and their process of casting not only the leads but the other roles, which was over 300! They also discuss their self-tape tips, auditioning and how much they love working with actors.
Here's more of what's discussed in the interview:
• Austin Butler auditioned while rehearsing for the role of Elvis.
• The casting process, which took almost a year and a half, involved physical diagrams of the planes to visualize where actors would sit.
• Casting was done by starting with the leads and building the ensemble around them, considering the specific roles within each plane in the show.
• There were over 300 speaking parts were involved in the show!
• Bevans and Grant also talk about self-tapes and auditioning, with both giving their best tips for each.
Here's the link to the full article and transcript: www.dailyactor.com/interview/...
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Callum is British, and Austin and Nate are Americans. Hehe.