Friday May 09, 2025
Episode 5: Amish Activity, Expo Talk, & Speed Recast
This week, the crew shares behind-the-scenes stories from casting Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, including the unique challenge of finding authentic Amish background talent—and how far casting directors will go for the real deal. We talk about the importance of actors staying ready and answering the call when opportunity knocks, and we dive into plans for the 2025 Casting Buffalo Actors Expo, reflecting on past highlights and what’s ahead.
Peter spotlights a scene from Clover featuring the late JJ Alfieri—an actor, producer, and passionate advocate for Buffalo’s film community. To wrap things up, the crew tackles a recasting of the ’90s action classic Speed, searching for today’s perfect duo to take the wheel from Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.
6 months ago
Peter, Harry and Kyle I love all the ideas and tips that you give in the pod cast. Thank you, Peter, for giving me the chance to work on the set for the Hallmark movie Bills love story. I enjoyed the whole process of the production. Look forward to doing more in the future. Sorry to say I will not be able to attend the actor’s expo in August out of the country. It was great to meet you Peter at the bills stadium and talk to you Harry on the phone. It was very exciting to be in the post office shoot and know I will be in that scene! Peter F