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Stephanie Mason-Teague
Sep 24, 2022
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There’s one in every group.

The pretty one, the cool one, the shy one, the jock, the nerd. At least that’s what Hollywood would have us believe. There’s a list service that casting directors use, with a breakdown of the available roles for the show. Rather than the name of a character, the list often says “Nerd” or “Jock” or “Pretty Friend.” It’s an easy…

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