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Polaroid headshots of upcoming actors in the 1990s. Photographed by casting director Mali Finn

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Reposted by @alan_rickman _ on Instagram

Alan Rickman · Risa Bramon Garcia (centre) and Lindsay Duncan

Original post by Risa Bramon Garcia (Facebook, 2016)

“Long ago and not so far away. Alan Rickman with Lindsay Duncan.”

“The past few days has shaken me up. Alan Rickman was a friend. An old soul-soul mate, a teacher, a wizard, a champion. He kicked my ass. He stretched me and everyone around him. He saw things nobody else saw. He was an inspiration and amazingly generous. To me and to everyone he knew. I adored him. His death hit me hard, and letting go sometimes feels impossible. But it’s the celebration of Alan that I arrive at iwe are meditating together on this challenge path.

Goodbye to my dear friend and may we all follow his grace and audacity, and commit to his kind of compassion, imagination, and daring in our work and in our lives.” — Risa Bramon Garcia via Facebook, 2016

All credit goes to the original photographers and respective sources. Shared for archival and appreciation purposes.

[djkerr]

Andor casting director Nina Gold talks about choosing Adria Arjona to play Bix Caleen.

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[loustattruther]

if i have to see one more all-white product of the prince of egypt im going to go insane. what in the prince of EGYPT isnt sticking in yalls head???

like, you know.. the same egypt IN FUCKING AFRICA.

what makes you look at the prince of egypt, mind you the musical had an all brown cast, and go, “our all white town (or city, school, etc.) can put this on!”

like okay.. if you can’t find a bunch of brown people.. whatever, but i’m sure as hell you can find some black people who are willing to be in this musical!

i just don’t understand how some people can be so greedy (or just plain ignorant) that they stop caring about stories being told authentically.

bottom line: casting directors, theater companies, all of yall need to just do better. and stop with those ugly ass costumes too cus theyre look cheap, ugly, and reek of cultural appropriation.

[hypnoking4u]

The Audition Of A Lifetime: Brad Pitt

I am directing a new film that my star Brad Pitt seems to be thrilled about. Inviting me to lunch was a bold move. Sitting down across from him, he smirks at me, offering him a hand to shake firmly, then lets go and begins his pitch, or so he is thinking.

The popular restaurant is vacant, leaving us all the time in the world. As the waiter returns to our side, ready to take orders, we order our food, which he diligently begins to write down, then exits the room as Brad taps his pen and I formulate this moment as the correct time.

The pen begins to glow, switching from one set of multicolors to another, catching his eyes in a sea of fascinating beauty filtering in to him. Like a laser, the cap slips up to the tip, spinning about, finally facing him head-on, the laser blasting forward and straight into his eyes.

The laser hits the iris as he is unaware of the situation unfolding before him, his mind flipping off instinctively, going blank as if it is his natural shape, and he is happy to fall under my power with that stupid grin of his spreading wide on his face, and he is lost for the night.

The cap swivels till it drifts up from the pen tip, floating in to the air; it swivels round and round, dancing in the midst of it, keeping him lost deep in a trance, and he could no longer be a distraction from himself, all of his thoughts milking out of his body, dripping down the side of his face.

Brad is unaware when I rise to my feet in a fiery emotion thrilling me in all levels of ways; slipping behind him, I place both of my hands on his shoulders, slowly beginning to rub them closely, bending a bit to the side, and my lips kiss his ear, followed by blowing into it.

The waiters behind the scenes are watching on CCTV, awaiting the triggers I embedded in them. Seeing this, they walk back into the room with a giant full-length mirror in hand, place it on the floor, and exit once more. A simple command on my part pushes him to rise up.

Pointing at the mirror, his eyes follow my finger till he is staring back at his own gold. Like a reflection calling him closer, a voice is summoning in his ears. The voice is an echo chamber of sounds instructing him to walk to the mirror, and he does as expected with a gracious smile.

My hands swat his ass hard as he merely jumps up in the air in one hard continuation, groping his ass without his awareness. It is glorious, actually, and my plan is set in full motion because he has no will, desire, or needs of his own. Snapping both of my fingers, the next command is triggered.

“The place is ours, Brad! So it’s time now,“ whispering in his ears.

“How may I please you?” Brad questions me a bit.

“Rip off those clothes and show me that pretty body of yours.” My voice is getting stronger.

“As you wish.” Mindlessly, his hands are on automatic ascent.

“We will have so much fun together.” I go on informing him.

“Clothes are removed,” he robotically informs me.

“Turn around and let me see everything,“ I forcefully command.

“Kneel for me,” I add, moving closer happily, unzipping my zipper, and taking out my cock.

“Pick up my cock, lick the tip, kiss it, and then suck it.” I say, cupping his chin and then holding his neck in place.

“What happened, big boi?“ I chastise him.

“You are Brad Pitt, right?” I say to a mindless Toy.

“Fool! Speak,“ yelling as I slap him.

“Sorry, sir,” he says.

“How badly do you want this part?” I ask.

“More than life itself,“ I reply.

“I am going to sit down, and you will worship me.” He smirks, crawling to me.

“Master, may I touch you?” Brad, please, I say as I shake my head, and he shivers with feverish love and excitement.

“I love your body, Master Lawrence. I love you, and I am all yours.” He says in awe.

The end

[manic-maniac-man]

“QUOTATION”

Worldwide Creative Journal nº14

2013 Spring

Sarah Bunter

Art / Casting Director

Sarah Bunter, formerly deputy director of Fashion East, has experience supporting some of London's leading designers, including Richard Nicoll, Marios Schwab, and Gareth Pugh, in their early days. She currently works freelance as an art director and casting director, and divides her time between London and New York. We spoke to her about her career and noteworthy creators.

The Ones2Watch Photography: Emily Hope, Art direction and Casting: Sarah Bunter

First of all, please introduce yourself.

I was born in Hartlepool in the North East of England, studied in Newcastle and then moved to London when I got a job at The DUFFER of St. GEORGE when I was 19. I was in Shoreditch, East London in 1999 and it was an exciting time. I worked at DUFFER for two years before returning to Newcastle to finish university.

What got you interested in fashion?

I've always loved pop images, and posters in particular. I also really liked the advertisements I saw in magazines. I decided to work in fashion when I saw my art teacher, Jane Blohm, drawing during class. She inspired me to start drawing the kind of images I saw in magazines. At the time, Julie Verhoeven was publishing her drawings every week in Sunday Times Style, which had a huge impact on me. I continued to practice turning my ideas into drawings, and after discovering Polaroid, I started using photography to create images.

How to make a career in the fashion world

Did you start it?

After graduating from university, I returned to London and did some work in design and PR, but neither felt right. My turning point came when I met and started working for Fashion East Lulu Kennedy at the age of 23. However, the project was non-profit, so I soon began doing freelance work, doing marketing and consulting for successful independent brands like Folk. Then, at the age of 26, I started working for JJ Marshall Associates as an art direction assistant for Adidas. I then started working with Levi's in Europe, which helped me build the foundation for my current casting work. I still try to help out with Fashion East as much as I can.

You worked at Fashion East as a deputy director for three years. Could you tell us a bit more about Fashion East?

Fashion East is a project launched by Lulu Kennedy in 2000 and sponsored by The Old Truman Brewery.

My main job is to produce shows for three young British designers each season. It has become a platform for discovering up-and-coming designers, and everyone is keeping an eye on who will be next. When I was there, I worked with many of today's big designers, such as Richard Nicoll, Meadham Kirchhoff, Marios Schwab, Gareth Pugh, Louise Gray, and Henry Holland.

As an art director you work with a lot of talented people, who are you keeping your eye on right now?

Photographers I'm looking at include Tara Darby, Jo Metson Scott, Donald Milne, Ryan Hopkinson, and James Mooney. I'm also looking at Marcelo Gomes, who takes photographs like a painter.

What are you working on now?

It's London Fashion Week! I'm so excited to be working with stylist Cathy Edwards again on the Christopher Raeburn show. She's my star.

Who is your style icon?

For men, it's Hirofumi Kurino of UNITED ARROWS. He's the ultimate gentleman. He's well-versed in youth subculture and has a very elegant style. He's also a collector of the coolest soul music records. For women, it's the female stylists from London, such as Cathy Edwards, Jane Howard, Lauren Blane, Ruth Higginbotham, Lauren Grant, Lotta Aspenberg, and Celestine Cooney. In terms of fashion, Lulu Kennedy is probably my favorite. She has a casual yet unique style.

Lastly, please tell us about your future plans.

It's like a job interview (lol). I just want to continue working with the goal of living a financially comfortable, healthy and happy life.

Christopher Raeburn S/S 2013 Styling: Cathy Edwards, Casting Director: Sarah Bunter

Matthew Miller A/W 2013 Styling: Steve Morris, Casting Director: Sarah Bunter

Dossier Journal

Photography: Jo Metson Scott, Art direction and Casting: Sarah Bunter

[beatamatcha]

hey divas, let’s cast their vicious games bc i heard it’s slated for a tv show 😁

this casting would be like my dream casting where everyone is a perfect actor/actress and a budget is nonexistent lol.

marsai martin as adina

marsai definitely has the look! like, this is who i pictured when joelle described adina physically and emotionally (her intelligence, sarcasm, general demeanor). my only concern is that since marsai doesn’t have many serious roles in her filmography, she may not be able to give the depth needed for a dramatic suspense show.

ashley liao as saint

no concerns about her acting skills or looks, it’s more so about salary since she was in a blockbuster (the ballad of songbirds and snakes).

sadie sink as penthesilea

same situation as ashley. has the look and acting chops, the salary/budget is the issue.

rachel zegler as esme (honorary mention: jenna ortega)

these divas! they both have the look, and are amazing actors. jenna’s a bit more suited for the role bc of how edgy she is, and it’d be nice to see her get rid of that wednesday addams/astrid deetz typecast. rachel is great but ive never seen her play a morally gray/pretty much villain type girl. however i’d imagine they’d be expensive.

cate blanchette as aunt remington

her salary would be like 1/4 of the budget

daniella perkins as toni

who i pictured as toni! after seeing her in grown-ish and older, i think she’d be great for comedic relief and the serious moments.

harry colett as graham

the targaryen prince! idk guys the curly hair and sunken eyes really do it for me. i definitely think he can play the drunken but kinda serious screw up.

gavin casalengo as pierce

very pretty “all american” boy is how i imagined pierce, so i think gavin is a decent choice. he was pretty good in the summer i turned pretty. also i think the gurls may enjoy him as the main love interest that could look good with adina and penthesilea.

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random fancast

Would love to see these 4 act alongside each other one day in some intense film… I really enjoy their individual acting styles and I think they’d be a great fit together.

+ Jeremy Irons (because he should be in everything!!!)