For casting directors, there is no such thing as a small part.
Shows like “Widow’s Bay,” “Hacks,” “Pluribus” and “The Pitt” not only made an impression with the Television Academy across the board, but saw many of their supporting actors and guest stars land nominations. Working character actors like Kate O’Flynn, Carlos Manuel Vesga, Lauren Weedman and Patrick Ball all landed their first Emmy nominations for brief but meaty parts.
So how did these Emmy-nominated shows go about finding their hospital patients, hive mind members and quirky assistants?
With its rotating roster of hospital patients and doctors, Season 2 of “The Pitt” saw 13 of its performers get recognized — up 10 from last season. Landing a background spot on the show can provide L.A. locals consistent work for up to six months due to the show’s unique filming style.
Casting directors Cathy Gelfond and Erica Berger, who have been working together since 2017 and won an Emmy for their work on Season 1, are responsible for casting anyone with at least one line, which totaled 250 performers this past season.
