In this powerful episode of Casting Confidential, host Rose Rosen, CSA, is joined by acclaimed casting director Kerry Barden (The Help, Winter's Bone, Dallas Buyers Club) and dynamic actor Amber Chardae Robinson (Palm Royale, Judas and the Black Messiah, LOOT). Together, they take a deep dive into the casting process for Palm Royale—a stylized period drama full of glamour and hidden grit.

Kerry shares the meticulous process behind assembling the series' all-star cast and discusses the nuance of reading actors, casting with authenticity, and balancing tone in a heightened world. Amber offers a candid look into her experience portraying an undercover FBI agent in a world steeped in 1960s privilege, reflecting on the personal and political weight of her role.

From actor vulnerability and the importance of energy in auditions to industry

scams and the power of saying yes to the journey, this episode is filled with

essential insights for working actors and industry professionals alike.

Plus, don’t miss the exclusive Casting Confidential Feedback Session, where

Amber and a guest actor perform a brand-new original scene and receive live

feedback from Kerry.

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