Lindsey Kasabian, who most recently led casting efforts at Touchstone Television (aka Fox 21 Television Studios) as Vice President, has been named Senior Vice President of Casting for Freeform. Kasabian replaces Elizabeth Boykewich, who departed the Disney cable network as head of casting and talent earlier this month as part of the regime change at the net last May.
Working closely with Freeform President Tara Duncan, Kasabian will be responsible for identifying and helping to select the acting talent for all ongoing series and pilots at the cable net. The new assignment is effective immediately.
“Lindsey is a gifted executive who has distinguished herself as someone producers and executives trust, and Tara and I knew she was just the right person to help lead Freeform’s casting going forward,” said Sharon Klein, EVP of Casting, Walt Disney Television, to whom Kasabian will report. “She is a champion of actors and...
Working closely with Freeform President Tara Duncan, Kasabian will be responsible for identifying and helping to select the acting talent for all ongoing series and pilots at the cable net. The new assignment is effective immediately.
“Lindsey is a gifted executive who has distinguished herself as someone producers and executives trust, and Tara and I knew she was just the right person to help lead Freeform’s casting going forward,” said Sharon Klein, EVP of Casting, Walt Disney Television, to whom Kasabian will report. “She is a champion of actors and...
- 4/15/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform has a new head of casting.
As part of Disney’s continued realignment to focus on content groups, Lindsey Kasabian has been named senior vp casting for the younger-skewing basic cable network. The former vp casting at Touchstone TV/Fox 21 will continue to report to Sharon Klein, who this week was promoted to exec vp casting at Walt Disney Television.
Kasabian will work in tandem with Freeform president Tara Duncan on all talent for ongoing series and pilots at the cabler. She started the new role this month. She replaces Elizabeth Boykewich, who departed Freeform earlier this month after ...
As part of Disney’s continued realignment to focus on content groups, Lindsey Kasabian has been named senior vp casting for the younger-skewing basic cable network. The former vp casting at Touchstone TV/Fox 21 will continue to report to Sharon Klein, who this week was promoted to exec vp casting at Walt Disney Television.
Kasabian will work in tandem with Freeform president Tara Duncan on all talent for ongoing series and pilots at the cabler. She started the new role this month. She replaces Elizabeth Boykewich, who departed Freeform earlier this month after ...
- 4/15/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Freeform has a new head of casting.
As part of Disney’s continued realignment to focus on content groups, Lindsey Kasabian has been named senior vp casting for the younger-skewing basic cable network. The former vp casting at Touchstone TV/Fox 21 will continue to report to Sharon Klein, who this week was promoted to exec vp casting at Walt Disney Television.
Kasabian will work in tandem with Freeform president Tara Duncan on all talent for ongoing series and pilots at the cabler. She started the new role this month. She replaces Elizabeth Boykewich, who departed Freeform earlier this month after ...
As part of Disney’s continued realignment to focus on content groups, Lindsey Kasabian has been named senior vp casting for the younger-skewing basic cable network. The former vp casting at Touchstone TV/Fox 21 will continue to report to Sharon Klein, who this week was promoted to exec vp casting at Walt Disney Television.
Kasabian will work in tandem with Freeform president Tara Duncan on all talent for ongoing series and pilots at the cabler. She started the new role this month. She replaces Elizabeth Boykewich, who departed Freeform earlier this month after ...
- 4/15/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Elizabeth Boykewich, a 16-year Freeform/ABC Family veteran, has departed the Disney cable network where she most recently served as SVP, Casting and Talent.
Boykewich is the latest senior executive to depart Freeform following the regime change at the network last May when Tara Duncan was named President. Lauren Corao stepped down as EVP, Original Programming and Development in October; Lynn Barrie departed as SVP Original Programming and Development last month.
Boykewich, who was promoted to SVP in 2016, was responsible for overseeing all casting and talent deal negotiations for the studio and network’s original programming including movies, pilots, live action series, animation, alternative and reality programming. Series under Boykewich’s oversight included hits Pretty Little Liars, The Fosters, Good Trouble, Grown-ish, The Bold Type, Switched at Birth Shadowhunters, Stitchers, Baby Daddy, Young & Hungry and recent additions Motherland: Fort Salem and Everything’s Gonna Be Ok.
Having joined...
Boykewich is the latest senior executive to depart Freeform following the regime change at the network last May when Tara Duncan was named President. Lauren Corao stepped down as EVP, Original Programming and Development in October; Lynn Barrie departed as SVP Original Programming and Development last month.
Boykewich, who was promoted to SVP in 2016, was responsible for overseeing all casting and talent deal negotiations for the studio and network’s original programming including movies, pilots, live action series, animation, alternative and reality programming. Series under Boykewich’s oversight included hits Pretty Little Liars, The Fosters, Good Trouble, Grown-ish, The Bold Type, Switched at Birth Shadowhunters, Stitchers, Baby Daddy, Young & Hungry and recent additions Motherland: Fort Salem and Everything’s Gonna Be Ok.
Having joined...
- 4/3/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, 4:15 Pm: Due to a crush of entries for its virtual talent search, Freeform has extended the deadline to 5 Pm, Monday, May 11.
Previous, May 1: Freeform is holding a virtual talent search to seek out new and up-and-coming talent. The search will run from May 1 to May 8 and requires actors who can play ages 18-25.
The network wants prospective talent to self-record one of four Freeform series monologues available on its casting website and submit their video via upload for consideration. Talent submissions can be considered for future projects at the network.
“At Freeform, we are always looking for up-and-coming actors who have the passion and presence that permeate the screen,” said Elizabeth Boykewich, Svp casting, Freeform. “During this time, we know that many actors are at home looking for new ways to be creative, so we look forward to seeing some inspired submissions from the community.”
The search...
Previous, May 1: Freeform is holding a virtual talent search to seek out new and up-and-coming talent. The search will run from May 1 to May 8 and requires actors who can play ages 18-25.
The network wants prospective talent to self-record one of four Freeform series monologues available on its casting website and submit their video via upload for consideration. Talent submissions can be considered for future projects at the network.
“At Freeform, we are always looking for up-and-coming actors who have the passion and presence that permeate the screen,” said Elizabeth Boykewich, Svp casting, Freeform. “During this time, we know that many actors are at home looking for new ways to be creative, so we look forward to seeing some inspired submissions from the community.”
The search...
- 5/8/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran casting director Elizabeth Boykewich has been promoted to senior vice president, Casting and Talent at Freeform. In her newly expanded role, Boykewich is responsible for overseeing all casting and talent deal negotiations for the studio and network's original programming including movies, pilots, live action series, animation, alternative and reality programming. She reports to Karey Burke, executive vice president, Programming and Development, Freeform, who made…...
- 5/5/2016
- Deadline TV
A great YouTube clip or a strong online following can get a young performer a meeting at ABC Family, but acting chops are needed to turn that introduction into a job. ABC Family, a division of Disney, has been ramping up its scripted programming in recent years. To do that, it’s broken out of the traditional pilot cycle and is now using a year-round development model, which means the network is routinely casting actors in the age range of 18–25. “When I started we had nothing on the air, and now we oversee something like 12 current shows and have many, many more in development,” said Elizabeth Boykewich, who became ABC Family’s head of casting in 2005. Boykewich has overseen casting for series that have been the network’s calling card, including “Switched at Birth,” “Pretty Little Liars,” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” “We look everywhere. We still go to showcases.
- 3/11/2015
- backstage.com
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