PREVIEW: How To Land Auditions For TOP TV Comedy & Drama - With Award-Winning Casting Director Amy Jackson!
Sep 26, 2025*Act On This members get access to the FULL 90 MINUTE recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
Amy is one of the most nurturing casting directors out there - always on the lookout for new talent to give a chance to.
Her recent TV credits include the BAFTA-nominated BBC comedy We Might Regret This - for which she won the award for ‘Best Casting of a TV Comedy Series’ at the Casting Directors’ Guild Awards 2025, Stephen Merchant's The Outlaws, Apple+ show Prime Target and Netflix smash The Sandman.
In this 90 MINUTE member-only mastermind, we dive DEEP into Amy's casting process, explain how YOU can get on her casting radar for upcoming TV projects, Amy shares her best tips for NAILING your next self-tape or in-person casting - and members of Act On This jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too!
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- Amy’s journey from actor to casting director - and where it all began.
- How she’s balanced a thriving career with becoming a new mum.
- Winning the CDG Award for Best Casting of a TV Comedy Series.
- Casting BAFTA-nominated We Might Regret This - and what’s next for the show.
- Collaborating with Kate Rhodes James on Apple+ show 'Prime Target'.
- Casting Netflix smash 'The Sandman' with Lucinda Syson.
- How actors land those smaller but vital day player roles in high-end TV.
- Amy’s biggest lessons from working alongside Kate & Lucinda.
- Why an actor’s belief and confidence are EVERYTHING in the audition room.
- Equity’s push against self-tapes - and why Amy believes it’s a mistake.
- Amy’s entire casting process, from first script to final screening.
- Where she goes to discover fresh, undiscovered faces.
- How to get on Amy’s radar via email - and her personal email address for outreach.
- What she wants to see in your next self-tape or in-person audition.
- Why it doesn’t matter how much experience you have - as long as you are GOOD.
- The right way to invite Amy to your next theatre show.
- The ONE thing Amy wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
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