136. Headlines, Hot Takes & Your Casting Questions

136. Headlines, Hot Takes & Your Casting Questions

June 3, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

Jessica and Jenn discuss industry updates and answer listener questions about casting and the film business.

Jessica and Jenn are diving into a full industry check-in before opening up the floor to listener questions. We kick things off with the latest SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP deal, breaking down some of the key gains for performers. Then we head to Cannes to talk about what the festival revealed about the current state of the film business, from the global marketplace to the types of projects making noise this year. The 2026 Cannes Film Festival ran May 12–23. We also get into the overnight success of Off Campus , Prime Video’s buzzy new series based on Elle Kennedy’s beloved book series, which reportedly pulled in 36 million viewers in its first 12 days and has already been renewed for Season 2. Plus, we announce our LA Summer Meet-Up! And then we jump headfirst into this month’s Instagram-submitted Q&A, answering your questions about the casting process, actor materials, industry etiquette, and the stuff everyone wants to ask but doesn’t always know how to say out loud. In this episode, we talk about: The latest SAG-AFTRA / AMPTP deal and what actors should know Key union gains around AI, residuals, pensions, and casting Cannes Film Festival takeaways Why Off Campus became such a fast…

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