102: Hot Takes, Birthday Cake & the UK Casting Lowdown

Jenn and Jess catch up on all things July—from preparing for Jenn’s birthday month and her looming 40th, to recapping Jess's Sunshine for A Cause event and shouting out her incredible sponsors. Jenn shares her hot take on The Summer I Turned Pretty, while Jess dives into the world of Predator: Killer of Killers and teases Predator: Badlands. They discuss the release of Sketch, Jess’s recent collaborations with filmmakers, and explore the evolving landscape of casting in what they’re calling “The New American (Casting) Way.” To wrap it up, they offer a sneak peek at what’s to come in the second half of Season 3.Jenn’s Birthday Month vibesJenn's looming 40th Birthday – existential dread or celebration?Sunshine for A Cause Recap - Big thank you to all of the amazing sponsors!What happened in July? Let’s break it downJenn’s Hot Take - The Summer I Turned Pretty – thoughts, feelings, strong opinionsPredator Time - Jess dishes on Predator: Killer of Killers and teases Predator: BadlandsSketch Release - It’s out in the world! Let's celebrate!Jess’s recent collaborations with her filmmakers – creative process and casting winsThe New American (Casting) Way - Industry shifts, what we’re noticing, and what it means for actors and creativesWhat’s to Come - A peek at the second half of Season 3 – and who might be dropping byEpisode Resources: Sketch - Find a Theater Near You!Jessica Sherman on the Casting of ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’Predator: Badlands Trailer────────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠⁠⁠