These days, producers are spending more time – and money - on casting and finding characters that pop than on development, signaling a marked change in the evolution of unscripted production. You’ll hear it from every network with reality on its schedule - “We want big characters!” So how do you find them, how do you negotiate their deals, and how do you keep everybody happy?
Listen in on the Characters Count session to hear about the triumphs and challenges inherent in the talent equation.
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Mary Donahue |
Robyn Kass |
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Rob Lee |
Jonathan Murray |
Andrew Strauser |