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How casting director Kate Rhodes James builds ensembles for Ridley Scott, Jed Mercurio and Noah Hawley

How casting director Kate Rhodes James builds ensembles for Ridley Scott, Jed Mercurio and Noah Hawley

By Michael Pickard
July 27, 2026

Job Description

As casting directors finally earn awards recognition, Kate Rhodes James explains why hers remains an invisible art – and why patience, instinct and strong director relationships matter more than ever.

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