A Great Comet on the Horizon
As most of you are aware by now, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 is expected to be released during this round. I was not expecting this movie to appear during this season, but it's always good to see what you've worked on be showcased. Ruben Schwartz also released his Trades article for this season and it's a wonderful read as always, being very informative and detailed about which movies could be contenders for awards and which movies may soon join them. With that said, I'd like to address the casting for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and explain why I made some of the decisions I did. I'm aware some of you may be surprised by some of them ('Weird' Al Yankovich being the most eyebrow-raising), but I'm hoping to quell most concerns some have. This will also give insight as to how I cast musicals. 1. Do they have the voice? This is the most crucial part. You can be the perfect person for the role, but if I don't have proof t...