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January 16, 2026
‘It had to be Jessie Buckley’: star-maker Nina Gold glimpses Oscar chance for Hamnet casting
Woman who paired Buckley with Paul Mescal in critics’ favourite is contender in new Academy Award category
TL;DR
- Casting directors are vital to Hollywood, with Nina Gold being a prominent figure nominated for an Oscar.
- Gold's casting of Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in "Hamnet" led to the film's Golden Globe win and their Oscar nominations.
- The Academy is introducing a best casting category, recognizing the profession's creative role.
- Gold has a long career, casting for major films and TV shows like "Game of Thrones" and "The Crown."
- Successful casting involves a blend of analytical assessment and instinct.
- Gold has helped launch the careers of actors like Claire Foy, Eddie Redmayne, and John Boyega.
- The article touches upon challenges of diversity and class in casting, and the industry's increasing risk aversion.
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