Oscars Create First-Ever Award for Casting to Celebrate Behind-the-Scenes Talent
The Academy will award its first Best Achievement in Casting at this year’s Oscars, recognizing casting directors who assemble film ensembles; nominees include Gabriel Domingues, Nina Gold, Cassandra Kulukundis, Francine Maisler, and Jennifer Venditti. Destiny Lilly of the Casting Society explains the profession’s historical invisibility and common misconceptions, while noting that AI cannot replace human judgment in casting. The move follows broader recognition of casting work, highlighted at the Artios Awards.