How The Casting Process Works | How to Get Cast in a Movie or Show

If you want to know how to get cast in a movie or a television show, it's important to understand exactly how the casting process works. Go watch Cobra Kai on Netflix!

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[lindajoycenourse]

The Casting Director is basically the "Human Resources Department" ;)

[emmanuelmuema]

Wow Kurt. You're fantastic. You give such awesome advice. It's nice to gain knowledge from someone who has a lot of experience. Thank you

[ActingCareerCenter]

STRIKE FIRST. STRIKE HARD. NO MERCY. #CobraKaiOnNetflix

[susanwillis]

Hit the nail on the Head AGAIN! as a budding new CD. I have experienced all you have talked about when casting for feature films, proof of concepts and commercials. It's great when people understand the process and how many other factors going on behind the scenes and why actors should always bring their "A" game right off the bat. And I keep folks in mind who may not have booked the role but came close! I tend to watch for them to submit for other projects.

[robodobro]

Hey Kurt. I just got booked on my first SAG speaking role. I never got a call back from my FIRST EVER (Zoom) audition and almost a month later I got an urgent availability check. Two days later I received an offer to play a different but similar role that had the same number of filming dates!.. I'm super excited and owe you a lot of credit!

[miapagan]

Can you do a video on how to become a child/teen actor

[cicinebula]

This feels really great to know, it means everyone is rooting for you till the end :)

[kimberlyanahi]

About to watch that show just because of you 👏🏼

[j.p.nicholas]

That’s good info on what really goes on behind the scenes, thanks.

[stylishnene]

SO! ACTING IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR IS ACTUALLY MILES AWAY FRON THE REALITY.HAHAH. THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS. SO INTERESTING TO WATCH

[stephaniegelinas]

Hi, I just had a few questions:

1). If the main character of a project is being cast through a public audition, how likely is it that other important roles in the show or movie be casted through this process as well?

2) How does the selection process work for a self tape and how does a callback work in those conditions?

3) If u are a teen actor, does a casting team contact you through your parents contacts or through your personal phone and such?

[tco_leek]

Omg bro I been watched cobra Kai and just noticed that was you😂

[FuzzySoulTiger]

Wow, I do remember seeing you in "Cobra Kai" long before I came across your fantastic YouTube channel. You give very helpful insight & advice about the acting industry because I am currently fighting to break in and be a part of great storytelling in film.

[theoverthinkingreader]

Thanks for this behind the scenes video! I always wondered how much actually went into the casting and I knew only a very little bit, so it was great the understand it :)

[nawazali]

I always wondered how it worked, how decisions were made 👍

[danielbadger]

That was an awesome, in-depth explanation! Thanks for breaking it down!

[scottslotterbeck]

Small indie films often use a combination of a casting director and an open call, in my experience. I'd suggest actors network and keep their eyes open.

I will tell you an actor with a poor headshot or worse, no headshot is at a real disadvantage. Include a resume, please. I also like a video audition.

[benjamintusi]

Kurt your videos have helped me so much I really can’t thank you enough man

[redheadjunk]

As a 15 year old, my dream is to be in movies and shows, to be an actress. And I don’t know if the dream may come true but I have hope!!

[debdanes]

Hope to see you on set one day also. Great info you share, thank you xx