S2 Ep6: Always on: Kahleen Crawford - The Art of Casting & Discovering New Talent

Join Immi, Kitty and Lou for another episode, this time talking to the incredible casting director Kahleen Crawford. From setting up her own company, Kahleen Crawford Casting, in 2006 to discovering exciting emerging talent like Josh O’Connor, Kahleen has built a remarkable career shaped by instinct, creativity and a passion for finding the right actors for each role. Kahleen takes us behind the scenes of casting Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in the BAFTA-nominated All of Us Strangers, sharing the story behind bringing the pair together and the incredible chemistry they created on screen. We chat to Kahleen about her unique approach to casting, including the fascinating way she sees actors in colours. We also hear about her collaboration with Ken Loach and the growing recognition of casting as an art form, with the Oscars introducing a dedicated casting category. Tune in to hear Kahleen’s journey through film...