Coming here is special for me, because I tend to avoid these things.

Im hired to be behind the camera, not in front.

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Casting Director Francine Maisler in Karlovy Vary

Casting Director Francine Maisler and her associate Molly Rose in Karlovy VaryKVIFF

Shes going to blow your mind.

I didnt suggest Lady Gaga.

It wasnt my idea.

Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet in a scene from the movie Dune: Part Two

That was Todd Phillips, before me.

But I will tell you, shes really surprising and really good.

I saw it and I was really surprised.

Something she could do and just be real.

But this… Man, shesgood.

Its not about whos hot, whos popular, Maisler insisted.

So, the director has everybody to choose from.

Thats how it works.

You just have everybody raising their hands, and some people arent available.

In this case, they all happened to be available.

Everything is so confidential now, she said.

Or, if you do, they have to sign confidential forms.

Still, she understands the need for such cloak-and-dagger tactics.

The script gets leaked, opinions get made.

It was our time to be recognized.

So now that 90% is getting recognized.