when hollywood is making a movie how do they select thr casts .just ring em home and tell them to come on stage .
or they call like a few of the stars and try them and see which one will be perfect 4 that movie.
i dont think tom cruise and ppl like nic cage will stand in line wait 4 thr turn.
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Usually directors have a pretty good idea of the main actors/tresses in a flick, its the bit players who audition ....
Hollywood is all about casting agents. The main players are already decided by the director and the production company - the second role or supporting roles, are decided by casting agents who get their various charges to screen test for the role etc.
Pretty universal if you ask me. Everyone does the same thing all over the world.
The main cast is already decided upon when the script is written or about to to be completed.