Casting directors in Hollywood are celebrating as the Oscars will introduce an Academy Award category for them in 2026. Marci Liroff, known for her work on 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' and 'Mean Girls,' expresses being 'gobsmacked' by the recognition. The move marks a significant acknowledgment of their contributions to the film industry.
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Casting directors rejoice over the Oscars finally creating an Academy Award category for them. “I’m gobsmacked it happened in my lifetime,” says “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and “Mean Girls” casting director Marci Liroff. https://t.co/xRzi4dNYtL
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