arts
December 16, 2025
From Harry Potter to The Crying Game, Susie Figgis’s explosive enthusiasm made her an irreplaceable casting director
Producer Stephen Woolley pays tribute to Figgis, who has died aged 77, a brilliant professional whose ‘molotov cocktail personality’ enabled her work in British and Hollywood cinema
TL;DR
- Susie Figgis was a legendary casting director who worked on over 23 films.
- She had a "molotov cocktail personality," described as a blend of no-nonsense Brit and subversive leftwing radical.
- Figgis was known for her meticulous methods and infectious passion for cinema.
- She was responsible for discovering talent for films such as The Company of Wolves, Mona Lisa, The Crying Game, and The Butcher Boy.
- Her notable casting credits include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Interview With the Vampire, and The Full Monty.
- She maintained strong professional relationships with filmmakers like Neil Jordan, Richard Attenborough, Stephen Frears, and Tim Burton.
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