Casting Director Francine Maisler Reveals Secrets From The Casting World And Talks ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’: “Lady Gaga’s Going To Blow Your Mind” – Karlovy Vary
deadline.comAs the Academy prepares to debut an award for casting directors at the 2026 Oscars, the timing was right for Francine Maisler to travel this week to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic for a tribute organized by its Industry Days office.
Taking the stage for a KVIFF Talk with her associate Molly Rose, the renowned casting director admitted she had initially been reluctant to enter the limelight. “Coming here is special for me, because I tend to avoid these things.
I’m hired to be behind the camera, not in front.” Despite such modesty, Maisler had no trouble holding the room for nearly 90 minutes, reflecting not only on her own illustrious career path but praising the legions of actors she has worked with for the last 30-odd years.
She seemed especially energized by Lady Gaga, having recently seen a cut of Todd Phillips’ heavily anticipated DC sequel Joker: Folie À Deux, which is rumored to making its debut, whether in or out of competition, at the upcoming Venice Film Festival. “She’s so good in it, you guys,” said Maisler. “She’s going to blow your mind.
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