38. An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Lindsey Weissmueller
Description
In this debut of Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries, Jenn and Jess are joined by their talented friend and renowned casting director, Lindsey Weissmueller. With over 15 years of celebrated work in film and television, Lindsey shares insights from her impressive career, including her recent successes with The Persian Version, Dicks: The Musical, and Missing.
The conversation delves into Lindsey’s journey from her early days in casting to striking out on her own, her infectious optimism, and her “year of yes!” mentality. Together, they discuss her casting process, her talent crushes, and how she envisions the future of the industry. From Sundance accolades to Artios nominations, Lindsey offers a heartfelt and inspiring perspective on how she’s leaving her unique mark on the world of casting.
In this episodes we dive into:
- How Jessica & Lindsey know each other
- Lindsey discusses her journey into casting and those who she came up under
- How she continues to be a glass half full person!
- What made her feel ready to go out on her own and how the reality compared to what she thought it would be
- Her year of "yes!"
- Lindsey's casting process
- Talent crushes
- How does Lindsey see the future of casting and how she wants to leave her mark on casting
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