John Frank Levey: Right For The Pod

2023-10-31

Dave and Matt welcome John Frank Levey to the pod. John has 2 kids, both grown and out of the house and is one of the most prolific Casting Directors in Hollywood. He has yet to cast Matt in anything. We discuss the casting process, discovering actors who would become mega-stars, how he's grown in his career, and more. John Frank Levey is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director. He has cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as dozens of...

Dave and Matt welcome John Frank Levey to the pod.

John has 2 kids, both grown and out of the house and is one of the most prolific Casting Directors in Hollywood. He has yet to cast Matt in anything. We discuss the casting process, discovering actors who would become mega-stars, how he's grown in his career, and more.

John Frank Levey is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director. He has cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series, miniseries, TV movies, digital series, video games and feature films. Levey is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America’s Artios Award and the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, given for excellence in casting and outstanding contributions to the casting profession. Right for the Role is his first book.

Click here for more information and to purchase "Right for the Role: Breakdowns, Breakups, and Breakthroughs"

You can also find more information about John at his website: https://www.johnfranklevey.com/

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