When creating a soap opera one of the most important things is making sure there are actors which fit the roles they need, as the the actors are a vital role in EastEnders, they need to be good and effective in portraying a range of emotions which are suited to the roles they will be playing, as such a team of casting crew will search through applications to find the best actor for any new characters too the show, as well as recasting any leaving actors/actresses (as seen within the past few years with Lauren Brannings actress leaving and Ben Mitchells actor leaving). The casting crew are made up of general Casting Members, Background Casting and Casting Advisors.
The current members of the casting crew are:
General Casting Members - Julia Crampsie, Julie Harkin, Matthew Hickling, Sam Stevenson, Tim Watson, Phyllis Chengetai, Stephen Moore and Jane Deitch.
Background Casting - Chuck Douglas.
Casting Advisors - Julia Crampsie and Jane Deitch.
General Casting Crew, they filter through applications to the show when a new character is written into the story, either that or they will go searching for a new actor in local theaters and drama schools, the casting crew will also host auditions, usually with either the producer or the director or both present, ensuring the best actor is chosen.
Casting Advisers, supervise the overall operation of casting for new actors and ensure the general members make the right decisions and don't dismiss suitable candidates.
Background Casting, is the role that deal with extra's that fill the scene to make it look like a realistic living environment.
Thank You for Reading, Chip James
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