Janet Hirshenson

I had never really put that much thought into what goes into casting a movie. I guess that I just assumed people like Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise were discovered (magically, of course) and catapaulted into stardom. Apparently, that is not how it happens. This book was really enjoyable and gave me an inside look into something that I assumed was magic. The thought that these two women put into the smallest roles is amazing. I almost want to quit my job and go work them....

I thought this was a fascinating look at how actors and actresses are cast in movies. The focus was on the casting of "A Beautiful Mind" but Jane and Janet also went through the different types of actors such as Unknowns, Stars, child actors. I never realized how much there is going on to get that movie into the movie theaters.

This book was a pleasure to read. I am always casting books I've recently read. Only two problems: first, the book is from 2006; so it's a tad out of date, and second, the authors' casting of Emma Watson as Hermoine in Harry Potter series. Never thought she was right...never. Sorry, I know I'm probably the only one.

Got bored.