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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.