Casting and auditions

Subject in Performing Arts

Casting and auditions has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including SmartLess. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.

What people said

Wilde says she prefers simple phone self-tapes over elaborate lighting and framing setups.
“I'd rather have someone's like shitty iPhone selfie video in their car”
SmartLess: "Olivia Wilde" (Jul 13, 2026) · Listen from 25:39
Wilde says that as a director she gives every auditioning actor full time even when she knows they won't be cast.
“Even if I know from the first moment that it's not going to be them, I'm like, this is your time”
SmartLess: "Olivia Wilde" (Jul 13, 2026) · Listen from 24:47
Wilde recounts that Sam Rockwell told her his legendary quick-memorization audition was a routine tactic he used.
“I always heard this story when I was an assistant and it just really inspired me. And he goes, oh, oh yeah”
SmartLess: "Olivia Wilde" (Jul 13, 2026) · Listen from 22:14
Wilde notes that casting directors rarely hire aspiring actors as assistants because of the conflict of interest.
“It's not something most casting directors will let you do. They don't usually hire wannabe actors because it's dangerous”
SmartLess: "Olivia Wilde" (Jul 13, 2026) · Listen from 19:33

"Olivia Wilde"
SmartLess · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 h 3 min
Olivia Wilde tells the SmartLess hosts about changing her name, working in a casting office, her acting career, and directing Booksmart and The Invite.