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Chief Executive/Executive Producer, Executive in Charge
of Production and Producer have the responsibility of
auditioning and casting the core cast members during
the pre-production period several weeks before actual
production starts. Negotiations with the actors, usually
through their agents, are held. and timetables are then
planned by the Cast Coordinator.
There are two teams of Assistant Directors. While one
team is working on set, the other team is planning the
next block of filming which includes scheduling cast
and extras. Casting for Atlantis High was especially
unique in the fact that every character was not 'normal'
as we know life to realistically be. The story was set
in a world of Bronzed Hunks and Beach Babes wandering
around in fluorescent/bright shirts and bikinis, so
a specific image was required when selecting cast and
extras.
The Cast Coordinator arranges the life of the core
cast members whilst they are in production. This includes flights, meetings, accommodation,
liaison with the actors’ agents, handling any inquiries regarding cast, arranges
cast for press meetings, internet obligations and ultimately anything that a cast
member is involved in for the series.
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