Casting in Animation: Can't Put the Genie Back in the Bottle

The casting of Robin Williams as The Genie in Aladdin (1992) is often talked about as a turning point — when animated films began to focus on casting big-name actors. But is that true? This episode looks at the history of casting for animation.  What’s the role of a casting director for finding the right voices? And how is it different from casting for live action?

Guests: Eric Goldberg, animator, director and voice actor; Mary Hidalgo, casting director

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