Casting director Jennifer Venditti’s process relies on ‘chance encounters with
random strangers’ who capture her imagination. She usually engages them with a
simple opener: ‘Can I ask you a question?’ This book is a thorough exploration
of Venditti’s uncommon casting process that brings real life to narrative films
and series including Good Time, Uncut Gems, and Euphoria. With over 300 pages of
original casting photos, writing by Venditti, plus interviews and contributions
from collaborators including director Josh Safdie, photographer Alec Soth, and
casting scouts Eleonore Hendricks and Michele Mansoor, this book is a rare
behind-the-scenes look at the work of one of film’s most visionary figures.
