Famous Casting Calls
I was originally cast as Neo in The Matrix before being replaced by Keanu Reeves?
Will Smith
This casting technique involves asking actors to improvise a scene rather than reading lines from a script.
Improvisation
What is the name of the audition process where actors are asked to perform a scene with the director or casting director present?
Screen Test
What is the name of the term used to describe when a talent agent sends their client to an audition without a scheduled appointment?
Drop Off
I was originally considered for the role of Tony Stark in Iron Man before it went to Robert Downey Jr.?
Tom Cruise
This technique involves asking actors to perform a scene using only physical gestures and facial expressions.
Mime
What is the name of the audition process where actors are asked to improvise a scene rather than reading lines from a script?
Improv audition
What is the name of the document that is provided to actors after they have been cast in a role, which outlines the terms of the contract and compensation?
Deal memo
I turned down the role of Vivian in Pretty Woman before it went to Julia Roberts?
Molly Ringwald
This technique involves having an actor perform the same scene multiple times with different emotional choices to see which version works best.
Cold read
the name of the technique where actors are asked to read for a different role than the one they initially auditioned for?
Redirect
The name of the agreement between a talent agent and their client, which outlines the terms of their working relationship?
Representation agreement
What actor was originally cast as Jack in Titanic before being replaced by Leonardo DiCaprio?
Matthew McConaughey
This technique involves having actors perform a scene in a completely different style or genre than what is written in the script.
Genre read
What is the name of the technique used to ensure that all actors are given a fair chance during auditions, where each actor is given the same amount of time to audition?
Time Slotting
I co-founded Endeavor talent and later merged it with WME. Who am I?
Ari Emanuel
Who was originally cast as Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name before being replaced by Tom Hanks?
John Travolta
This casting technique involves having actors perform a scene using a completely different accent than what is written in the script.
Dialect read
The name of the technique where actors are given a specific emotion to convey in a scene
Emotional read
What is the name of the tool on Casting Frontier that allows actors to upload their headshots and resumes?
Actor's Toolbox