Pizza Film School

Want to know what it takes to land a Marvel role? Sarah Finn, the casting director behind over 100 films, joins Anthony and Joe Russo to share the secrets behind her iconic casting process. Learn about the intense Spider-Man auditions, casting Chadwick Boseman, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and how she found the now Academy Award-winning talent like Ke Huy Quan for Everything Everywhere All At Once. A must-watch for actors & film fans.

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02:00 - Sarah Finn’s Superhero Origin Story in Casting   05:19 - What Does a Casting Director Really Do?   07:30 - The Hidden Process of Casting & Auditions   09:00 - Casting Robert Redford in Captain America: Winter Soldier   13:12 - Finding Authenticity in Mosul and Casting a Foreign-Language Film   18:22 - How Sarah Finn Helped Build the Marvel Cinematic Universe   19:30 - The Secret to Casting Chris Evans as Captain America   25:30 - Casting Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther   28:01 - The Search for Spider-Man: Casting Tom Holland   30:41 - Tom Holland’s Audition Process & Screen Tests   35:24 - Casting Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man 38:35 - How Everything Everywhere All At Once Was Cast   41:00 - Casting Ke Huy Quan: A Hollywood Comeback   43:38 - Jamie Lee Curtis Joins Everything Everywhere All At Once   45:15 - How Filmmakers Match Actors to Themes & Tones   48:17 - "Small Bite" Questions with Sarah Finn   49:37 - The Last Time Sarah Felt the “Electric” Moment in Casting   50:44 - Final Words: Advice for Aspiring Actors 

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production. 

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with screenwriters, co-presidents of story at AGBO, and their longtime collaborators Chris Markus and Stephen McFeely to discuss their work on Marvel and at AGBO.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XNXc34NKsT0 

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production. 

PIZZA FILM SCHOOL SEASON 3 IS HERE! The Russo Brothers sit down with their longtime collaborators whose artistry has been instrumental in the Russos’ projects, including their upcoming Netflix film, THE ELECTRIC STATE, starring Millie Bobbie Brown and Chris Pratt. Guests for season three include highest grossing screenwriting duo Chris Markus and Stephen McFeely, casting director Sarah Finn, producer and first AD Chris Castaldi, three-time Academy Award-nominated costume designer Judianna Makovsky, Academy Award-winning production designer Dennis Gassner, camera operator and producer Geoff Haley, Grammy-winning composer Alan Silvestri, editor and producer Jeff Ford, and composer Henry Jackman. Season three of “Pizza Film School” was filmed at AGBO’s headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/N4p_zclxMVM?si=db_y_q6G6N62geA- 

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo talk to the very talented Nia DaCosta. They discuss their respective experiences with film school, DaCosta’s upcoming Marvel project and her modern rendition of the supernatural horror-slasher, CANDYMAN.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OH0DsTnHQrM?si=Gj_5tuyV1DneRN1Q 

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo talk to the very talented Nia DaCosta. They discuss their respective experiences with film school, DaCosta’s upcoming Marvel project and her modern rendition of the supernatural horror-slasher, CANDYMAN.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rjxyc8BPEP4?si=zoqmxvysm6jKNcVG 

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo connect with longtime friend and box-office giant, Justin Lin, to talk all about their memories of UCLA film school and Lin’s directorial debut, BETTER LUCK TOMORROW.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ap-g6AQo1C4?si=5Pw64vVLwsbBVYib

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo connect with longtime friend and box-office giant, Justin Lin, to talk all about their memories of UCLA film school and Lin’s directorial debut, BETTER LUCK TOMORROW.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt-vvO_Frdg

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with documentarian, R.J. Cutler, to discuss his impressive documentary filmmaking process and his film, BILLIE EILISH: THE WORLD'S A LITTLE BLURRY.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/FNxKZbYbNMM?si=vX9s8XLhw3aWAQfB

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with documentarian, R.J. Cutler, to discuss his impressive documentary filmmaking process and his film, BILLIE EILISH: THE WORLD'S A LITTLE BLURRY. 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NgyBYIR02h0?si=WV-6rG4DpzXGoKd3

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo chat with the incredibly talented Justin Chon, to talk about his spectacular work with film cameras and his stunning drama, BLUE BAYOU. 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lssCKAa_fMo?si=aKqXWhc3_qdJ3IWb

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo chat with the incredibly talented Justin Chon, to talk about his spectacular work with film cameras and his stunning drama, BLUE BAYOU. 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oUu4lzRt5Xc?si=Rp9Uxh1zu9DxZXU1

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with the multi-hyphenate Emerald Fennell, to discuss her illustrious career and directorial debut, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/e_G2aLSnRzI?si=wsciIa1uAsy5CvCl 

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with the multi-hyphenate Emerald Fennell, to discuss her illustrious career and directorial debut, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/5ZIoaD2538M?si=AgPl_4R-xB1O6VSo

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with DC Extended Universe icon, Zack Snyder, to discuss the process of directing superhero films and ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE. 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/u26FeJU5CBI?si=9kNKy_UiqJh5Dxpg 

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with DC Extended Universe icon, Zack Snyder, to discuss the process of directing superhero films and ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE. 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xqLvMZIO84M?si=X3E2pMF_0GZ71ezD

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Dive into the Russo Brothers' cinematic vault with the premiere of Pizza Film School Season II! Witness never-before-seen footage from their FIRST film, Pieces, and learn tips and tricks for aspiring filmmakers. Grab a slice and get ready for a pizza-fueled filmmaker feast! 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LVAew5qnRto?si=93AtuNEMXIyDkhxA

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Dive into the Russo Brothers' cinematic vault with the premiere of Pizza Film School Season II! Witness never-before-seen footage from their first film, PIECES, and learn tips and tricks for aspiring filmmakers. Grab a slice and get ready for a pizza-fueled filmmaker feast! 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/F346Lkm_q_I?si=mQO9bstppwnq8rcP

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Chris Markus & Stephen McFeely sit down with the legendary Bob Gale, co-creator, co-writer and co-producer of the iconic sci-fi comedy, BACK TO THE FUTURE to talk all about the first film that kicked off the franchise.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Pqw4bIwxukI?si=azoOAKde6TSYh6vZ 

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Joe Russo, Chris Markus and Silvia Bizio talk about the classic western, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST.

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Joe Russo, Chris Markus and Pete Hammond talk about the neo-noir mystery film, BLUE VELVET.

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.