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Dhindsa, Hardeep, and Vanessa Stovall. “‘Give ’em Something to Talk About’—a Breakdown of Lizzo and Cardi B’s ‘Rumors.’” Antiquipop, edited by Fabien Bièvre-Perrin, 23 Oct. 2021, https://antiquipop.hypotheses.org/eng/10015eng. Accessed 29 Jul. 2022. [Google Scholar] As a Mixed-Race woman of colour who grew up in the UK loving period literature and storytelling - perhaps against the odds - I can tell you first-hand that these casting decisions are pivotal. Casting calls can be a great way to find talent for your project, but they can also be a lot of work. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your casting call: Define your project. Be as specific as possible when describing your project. It will help potential candidates understand what you're looking for and whether they are a good fit. Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in the United Kingdom.