100 Years
Celebrating 100 Years of Central Casting
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After a Century in Hollywood, Background Actors Face Uncertain Future
12/23/2025
From massive crowd scenes and long casting lines to concern about AI and production in California,...
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MoreCentral Casting Has Turned Extras Into Stars for 100 Years
12/22/2025
From silent films to streaming series, Central Casting has spent a century shaping Hollywood’s background.
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MoreExtras! Extras! (Read All About Them)
12/4/2025
Memorable moments from a storied history.
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MoreHow Casting Director Marian L. Mel Shaped Central Casting and Empowered Women in Hollywood
12/3/2025
From her influence on the creation of Central Casting to advocating for women’s rights on set, Marian L....
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MoreHow Background Casting Pioneer Charles Butler Found Talent for Golden Era Films
11/24/2025
Meet Charles Butler, the early Hollywood background casting director who led Central Casting’s...
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MoreGetting Your Start as a Background Actor or Stand-In: Behind the Scenes with Central Casting Veteran Rob Stats
11/11/2025
Get an insider's perspective on how to get cast, working on set and being a successful background actor.
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MoreStories From Set: Background Actors Share Their Favorite Central Casting Memories
10/22/2025
For these background actors, Central Casting opened the door to Hollywood and helped them realize their...
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MoreMeet the Casting Director: A Conversation with Claire B., Senior Casting Director at Central Casting
9/30/2025
Learn how Claire B. went from casting assistant to one of Central Casting's most sought-after casting...
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MoreCentral Casting Recognized by California Senate for Century of Service
9/12/2025
In a special Floor presentation on August 18, 2025, California State Senator Caroline Menjivar shared a...
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More10 Hollywood Icons Who Came Out of Central Casting
8/14/2025
Find out what Hollywood icons started their careers as background actors with Central Casting.
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MoreWhat Does Straight Out of Central Casting Mean?
8/1/2025
How the phrase “Straight out of Central Casting” became an integral part of the Hollywood lexicon.
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MoreCentral Casting Turns 100
8/1/2025
The iconic Central Casting celebrates a century of creating the background of Hollywood.
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MoreHow the Founding of Central Casting Revolutionized Background Casting
7/25/2025
As we celebrate 100 years, learn how Central Casting revolutionized background casting in the...
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