Join us for a 45-minute Conversation with Casting Director Carla Hool.
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BIO:
Carla Hool is an award-winning casting director renowned for her expertise in both film and television, with a career marked by her exceptional ability to cast diverse and talented actors. Her latest project, 'Emilia Perez' (2024), directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Karla Sofía Gascón, has earned critical acclaim, winning the Jury Prize at Cannes. The film has also been selected as France’s official submission for the 2025 Oscars in the Best International Feature category and garnered recognition at the Telluride Film Festival, positioning it as a strong contender in the upcoming awards season.
Carla has contributed her casting expertise to high-profile projects like 'Coco' (2016), for which she won an Artios Award, and 'Narcos', where her casting earned her two Artios Award nominations. She also received NALIP’s Industry Pioneer Award in 2019 and the prestigious 2022 Heller Award for Feature Casting Director of the Year. Carla has been involved in casting for major films such as 'Nacho Libre' (2006), 'Apocalypto' (2006), 'Sin Nombre' (2009), 'Man on Fire' (2004), and 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2021), where she contributed to additional casting. Some of her television credits include hit shows like 'Narcos', 'Narcos: Mexico', 'Hotel Cocaine', 'The Bridge' (Season 2), 'Eastbound & Down' (Season 2), and 'Los Espookys'.
In addition to her accolades, Carla is recognized for her work on major productions like 'Sound of Freedom' (2023), 'A Million Miles Away' (2022), and 'Flamin’ Hot' (2021), which earned her an Artios nomination for 2025. She continues to lead the casting industry with upcoming films such as Jonás Cuarón’s 'Gringo Champion' (2024), Alejandro Monteverde’s 'Bethlehem' (2024), and Laurent Zeitoun’s 'Wings of Freedom' (2024). Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and some French, Carla’s multilingual skills complement her casting abilities, allowing her to work seamlessly on international projects. With a distinguished career, numerous awards, and highly anticipated upcoming films, Carla Hool remains a pivotal figure in shaping the landscape of casting in Hollywood and beyond.