Hollywood, United States, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Casting directors finally get their due at Oscars

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2026-03-13

When a film stays with you, it is often because of the magical chemistry among the actors. You can thank casting directors for that, and finally, the Academy is honoring them too. After nearly a century of handing out golden statuettes, the motion pictures Academy on Sunday will present its first Oscars to the professionals -- often women -- who create the perfect alchemy on set. "I'm really happy for us all," Nina Gold, a nominee for her work on......

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