The 40th annual Casting Society Artios Awards recently took place, honoring the top casting in films, TV, and theater. The event saw the in-person attendance of industry professionals in Los Angeles and New York City after three years of virtual ceremonies. The hosts for the evening were Janelle James, Jordan, and Susan Wokoma, who shared the emcee duties.
Notable winners of the evening included Nina Gold, who received three awards for her work on “Baby Reindeer,” “Conclave,” and “Slow Horses.” Bernard Telsey also took home three wins for his casting in “Wicked,” “Here We Are,” and “The Idea of You.”
The Casting Society recognized individuals for their outstanding contributions to the casting industry, with John Papsidera receiving the Hoyt Bowers Award, Daniel Swee receiving the Marion Dougherty New York Apple Award, and Juliette Ménager receiving the Capelier-Shaw Award for excellence in casting. The Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award was posthumously awarded to Zora DeHorter.
A significant announcement made during the ceremony was the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ decision to introduce an Oscar category for casting in 2026.
The list of winners included various categories such as Big Budget Comedy, Big Budget Drama, Animation, International Film, Studio or Independent Comedy and Drama, and many more across film, television, commercials, short films, and theater.
Some notable winners included “Wicked” for Big Budget Comedy, “A Complete Unknown” for Big Budget Drama, and “Conclave” for Studio or Independent Drama. The event also recognized excellence in casting for television series, reality shows, short form series, and commercials.
In the theater category, winners included productions from Broadway, New York Theater, Los Angeles Theater, Regional Theater, Theater Tours, and Special Theatrical Performances.
The Casting Society Artios Awards celebrated the talent and hard work of casting professionals across various entertainment mediums, highlighting the crucial role they play in bringing stories to life on screen and stage.
