Cassandra Kulikundas

Casting director credited with casting many Paul Thomas Anderson films including One Battle After Another, nominated here for Achievement in Casting for that film and discussing long-term collaboration with directors and discovery of new talent.

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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 16min

Everyone's a Casting Director – The First-Ever Academy Award for Achievement in Casting with Host Frances McDormand

Featuring Frances McDormand with Gabriel Dominguez (Brazilian casting director), Francine Maisler (veteran casting pro), Nina Gold (seasoned UK casting leader), Jennifer Vendetti (street-casting specialist), and Cassandra Kulikundas (longtime Paul Thomas Anderson collaborator). They talk about large open calls in Brazil, global searches for musical performers, finding child actors and on-screen chemistry, street discoveries and building ensembles, and long director collaborations.

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