Pizza Film School

Author: AGBO

Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, Pizza Film School is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking process and spreads some love to the Russo Brothers favorite films, filmmakers, and local pizzerias. Class is in session with the Russos as they dive deep behind-the-scenes with some of the industrys top filmmakers, all while enjoying a slice or two of pizza. An AGBO Production. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AGBOYouTube
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SARAH FINN - S3 EP 2
Episode 2
Wednesday, 19 February, 2025

Want to know what it takes to land a Marvel role? Sarah Finn, the casting director behind over 100 films, joins Anthony and Joe Russo to share the secrets behind her iconic casting process. Learn about the intense Spider-Man auditions, casting Chadwick Boseman, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and how she found the now Academy Award-winning talent like Ke Huy Quan for Everything Everywhere All At Once. A must-watch for actors & film fans. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ToOrEQV9ohk 02:00 - Sarah Finn’s Superhero Origin Story in Casting 05:19 - What Does a Casting Director Really Do? 07:30 - The Hidden Process of Casting & Auditions 09:00 - Casting Robert Redford in Captain America: Winter Soldier 13:12 - Finding Authenticity in Mosul and Casting a Foreign-Language Film 18:22 - How Sarah Finn Helped Build the Marvel Cinematic Universe 19:30 - The Secret to Casting Chris Evans as Captain America 25:30 - Casting Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther 28:01 - The Search for Spider-Man: Casting Tom Holland 30:41 - Tom Holland’s Audition Process & Screen Tests 35:24 - Casting Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man 38:35 - How Everything Everywhere All At Once Was Cast 41:00 - Casting Ke Huy Quan: A Hollywood Comeback 43:38 - Jamie Lee Curtis Joins Everything Everywhere All At Once 45:15 - How Filmmakers Match Actors to Themes & Tones 48:17 - "Small Bite" Questions with Sarah Finn 49:37 - The Last Time Sarah Felt the “Electric” Moment in Casting 50:44 - Final Words: Advice for Aspiring Actors FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.