Casting Directors
Expert casting services connecting productions with Ireland's acclaimed acting talent, shaped by a legendary storytelling tradition and world-class theater scene.
A casting director identifies and selects the actors who will bring a script's characters to life. Ireland punches far above its weight in global cinema, producing Oscar-winning and nominated performers with remarkable consistency. Irish actors trained at the Gaiety School of Acting, the Lir Academy, and seasoned at the Abbey Theatre and Gate Theatre bring an innate gift for storytelling, emotional depth, and a naturalism rooted in the country's literary heritage.
We connect you with casting directors who have deep relationships across Ireland's celebrated acting community. Our network covers talent agencies in Dublin, Cork, and Galway, with access to Screen Ireland-supported databases and performers experienced in working on international features shot across the country's stunning landscapes from the Wild Atlantic Way to Dublin's Georgian streets.
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Capabilities
Complete Casting Services
From principal roles to background artists, our casting directors have the relationships and expertise to build your perfect cast in Ireland.
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Principal Casting
- Lead role sourcing
- Talent submissions
- Chemistry reads
- Callback coordination
- Deal negotiations
Star Talent
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Supporting Roles
- Day player casting
- Featured roles
- Recurring characters
- Guest stars
- Co-star roles
Complete Cast
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Background Casting
- Extras coordination
- Specialty extras
- Stand-ins & doubles
- Crowd scenes
- Period-specific looks
Background Artists
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Casting Services
- Self-tape management
- Audition facilities
- Session recording
- Talent databases
- Agency liaison
Full Support
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Casting Directors
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Local Talent Expertise
Our casting directors have established relationships with the Abbey Theatre, the Gaiety School of Acting, the Lir Academy, and Ireland's top talent agencies. We access performers from a country that consistently produces internationally recognized acting talent with a distinctive emotional authenticity.
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International Production Experience
With experience on major Hollywood features, streaming series, and European co-productions filmed across Ireland, our casting directors understand the demands of international productions drawn to the country's landscapes and its generous Section 481 tax credit.
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Local Knowledge
Deep connections to casting communities in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. We coordinate auditions at professional facilities across Screen Ireland-supported regions and can source performers from rural Ireland for authentic local casting needs.
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Bilingual Casting Capability
We specialize in English-Irish (Gaeilge) bilingual casting, sourcing actors fluent in both languages. Ireland's English-speaking actors offer a range of regional accents from Dublin to Cork to the West of Ireland, valued by international productions worldwide.
On Location
Casting directors in the Louise Kiely, Maureen Hughes, Ros Hubbard, and Frank Moiselle lineage that found Cillian Murphy, Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, and Barry Keoghan
Here is how this works in practice. Irish casting operates at the global tier. Louise Kiely cast Banshees of Inisherin (multiple Oscar acting noms across Colin Farrell. Brendan Gleeson. Barry Keoghan, Kerry Condon), An Cailín Ciúin / The Quiet Girl (2023 Best International Feature Oscar nom), and the Element Pictures slate. Maureen Hughes is the regular Lenny Abrahamson casting partner across Room (Brie Larson Best Actress Oscar 2016), Normal People HBO (introducing Paul Mescal), The Wonder, and Frank.
Here is the short of it. Ros Hubbard (UK-Irish, the Hubbard Casting principal) handled the Pierce Brosnan Bond era, The Commitments, In the Name of the Father, and the broader Hollywood-in-Ireland slate. Frank Moiselle worked across the Jim Sheridan era. The discoveries on Irish soil run deep. Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer 2024 Best Actor Oscar, Peaky Blinders, Inception, Dunkirk, Sunshine, Batman Begins), Saoirse Ronan (four Best Actress Oscar noms across Atonement, Brooklyn, Lady Bird, Little Women. Plus The Outrun), Daniel Day-Lewis (three Best Actor Oscars including My Left Foot).
Here is the breakdown. Colin Farrell (Best Actor Oscar nom 2023 for Banshees), Paul Mescal (Best Actor Oscar nom 2023 for Aftersun, Gladiator II lead), Barry Keoghan (Best Supporting Actor Oscar nom 2023 plus Saltburn), Jessie Buckley (Best Supporting Actress Oscar nom for The Lost Daughter), Brendan Gleeson, Domhnall Gleeson, Andrew Scott, Aidan Turner, and Liam Neeson.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Our casting directors deliver self-tape coordination, in-person session rooms at Filmbase Ireland and Pulse College Dublin facilities. Regional Cork and Galway pulls. Plus Belfast (Game of Thrones-era extras database and Northern Irish acting roster). Background-actor coordination runs through the Lock Casting, Lisa Zambra, and Movie Extras Ireland databases. Irish Equity (the actors' union under SIPTU) governs day-player and weekly-contract rates.
Here is how the picture comes together. With Animation Ireland coordination on the voice-cast side (the Cartoon Saloon Kilkenny pipeline that delivered four Oscar nominations for The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner, and Wolfwalkers). Stunt-performer coordination via Patrick Condren Stunts and the Action Performance Ireland roster. Schools feeding the talent pool: the Lir Academy (Trinity College Dublin, the national academy of dramatic art). Bow Street Academy for Screen Acting. Gaiety School of Acting (Dublin), and the Belfast School of Performing Arts.
Here is what we have to work with. Coverage spans EN English plus Irish (Gaeilge) bilingual roles for Gaeltacht and TG4 productions (the Quiet Girl 2023 Oscar nom precedent). With full Schengen-non-member but CTA-borderless mobility for cross-border UK casting. Section 481 32% tax credit applies to cast residency-qualifying expenditure.
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FAQ
Casting Expertise
What types of casting do you handle?
We provide complete casting services including principal roles (leads, supporting), day players, background artists, and specialty casting (stunts, dancers, musicians). Our casting directors have experience across features, television, commercials, and branded content.
Can you find actors with specific Irish accents?
Yes, our database includes Irish actors with a wide range of English-language accents, from neutral to strong regional dialects. We also source performers fluent in Irish (Gaeilge) for productions requiring authentic Gaeltacht representation, and coordinate with UK agencies for co-production casting.
How do you handle auditions?
We offer flexible audition options including in-person sessions at professional casting facilities in Dublin, Cork, and Galway, self-tape coordination with quality control, and live video auditions for remote directors. All sessions can be recorded for review.
What about background and extras casting?
We maintain databases of background artists across Ireland and can source specific types, looks, and skills as needed. For large crowd scenes, we coordinate casting calls and manage extras on shoot days through our AD network.
How far in advance should we start casting?
For principal roles on features, start 8-12 weeks before shooting to allow time for submissions, auditions, callbacks, and deal-making. Supporting roles need 4-6 weeks. Background casting can be arranged more quickly, typically 2-3 weeks.
Do you handle talent contracts and negotiations?
Yes, our casting directors work with agents and managers on deal negotiations, ensuring terms work for your budget while meeting Irish industry standards. We coordinate with your production legal team on contract finalization.
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