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December 3, 2025
How Casting Director Marian L. Mel Shaped Central Casting and Empowered Women in Hollywood
From her influence on the creation of Central Casting to advocating for women’s rights on set, Marian L. Mel’s legacy continues to inspire a century later.
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November 11, 2025
Getting Your Start as a Background Actor or Stand-In: Behind the Scenes with Central Casting Veteran Rob Stats
Get an insider's perspective on how to get cast, working on set and being a successful background actor.
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October 22, 2025
Stories From Set: Background Actors Share Their Favorite Central Casting Memories
For these background actors, Central Casting opened the door to Hollywood and helped them realize their dreams of working on set.
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Memorable moments from a storied history.
11/24/2025
How Background Casting Pioneer Charles Butler Found Talent for Golden Era Films
Meet Charles Butler, the early Hollywood background casting...
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The Three Stages of TV and Film Production
Find out how background casting directors and background actors...
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How Central Casting’s Partnerships Benefit Production
When you work with Central Casting, you get professional,...