PREVIEW: Do A Good Job & We Will Remember You - With Emmy-Nominated 'Downton Abbey' & 'Joan' Casting Director Jill Trevellick!
Dec 04, 2024*Act On This members get access to the FULL 2 HOUR recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
With 30 YEARS of casting experience under her belt, it's no wonder Jill Trevellick is one of the most successful casting directors in TV.
Her credits include HUGE hits like the iconic Downton Abbey, ITV drama Joan, BBC's Babies and the era-defining Mr Bates vs. The Post Office.
In this 2 HOUR member-only mastermind, we dive deep into Jill's casting process, find out EXACTLY how YOU can get on her casting radar for upcoming projects, she shares her best audition strategies to help you nail your next in-person casting or self-tape - and members of Act On This jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too!
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- Jill's most recent work and the power of 'practical optimism'.
- The abundance of commissions going into production in 2025/26.
- Jill's early days in casting - and the lessons that have stuck with her for life.
- What Jill can tell about an actor by simply sitting and chatting.
- The role of a casting director's agent, when it comes to landing work.
- Jill's casting office - and why she likes to keep her team small.
- Casting ITV drama 'Joan' - and Jill's hopes for a season 2.
- Jill's casting process on new BBC drama 'Babies'.
- How the team gave 50% of roles to actors they didn't already know.
- Finding the 4 lead roles - and why some things are just meant to be.
- Jill's best tips for smashing a chemistry read.
- The best ways to get on Jill's casting radar for future auditions.
- Reaching out to Jill via email - and getting it RIGHT!
- What Jill likes to see in a showreel - and what she doesn't.
- Why Jill thinks actors don't need to worry about a 'brand'.
- Jill's advice for nailing your next in-person casting or self-tape.
- The next ITV show Jill thinks she'll be casting.
- Inviting Jill to your next show - and the theatre she likes to see.
- The 210 agents that Jill sends her casting briefs to.
- The ONE thing Jill wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
Want to audition for Jill soon?
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