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‘Wicked,’ ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘Gladiator 2’ Lead 2025 Artios Awards Nominations

The Casting Society has announced the film nominees for the 40th Artios Awards. “A Complete Unknown,” “Blitz,” “Civil War,” “Dune: Part 2,” “Gladiator 2” and “Queer” are among the nominated films in big budget drama.

In big budget comedy, the nominated films are “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “Challengers,” “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Nightbitch,” “Saturday Night” and “Wicked.”

The awards honor casting directors’ contributions to film, television and theatre. Among the casting directors with multiple nominations are Francine Maisler, Nina Gold, Carmen Cuba and Jessica Kelly.

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“As we commemorate the 40th Annual Artios Awards, we are delighted to announce Janelle, Jessica, and Jordan as the hosts for our global ceremonies. Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community. Additionally, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the exceptional film nominees whose outstanding contributions continue to advance the art of storytelling,” stated Destiny Lilly, President,   Casting Society.

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The Casting Society will also honor John Papsidera with the Hoyt Bowers Award, Daniel Swee with the Marion Dougherty New York Apple Award and Juliette Ménager with the Capelier-Shaw Award for excellence in casting. Zora DeHorter is the recipient of the Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award, which will be presented posthumously.

The awards will be presented in Los Angeles, London and New York with “Abbott Elementary’s” Janelle James, “Baby Reindeer” star Jessica Gunning and comedian Jordan Carlos serving as the respective hosts.

The winners will be announced on Feb. 12.

Full list of nominations below.

FEATURE: BIG BUDGET: COMEDY

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: Sophie Holland. Location Casting Directors: Angela Peri, Lisa Lobel. Location Associate Casting Director: Melissa Morris

“Challengers”: Francine Maisler. Associate Casting Director: Molly Rose

“Deadpool and Wolverine”: Sarah Halley Finn. Associate Casting Directors: Jacqueline Gallagher, Jordyn Gregory. Location Casting Directors: Lucy Bevan, Emily Brockmann. Location Associate Casting Director: Katie Brydon

“Nightbitch”: Douglas Aibel. Associate Casting Director: Matthew Glasner

“Saturday Night”: John Papsidera

“Wicked: PartI”: Bernard Telsey, Tiffany Little Canfield. Associate Casting Director: Ryan Bernard Tymensky. Location Casting Director: Tamsyn Manson

FEATURE: BIG BUDGET: DRAMA

“A Complete Unknown”: Yesi Ramirez. Location Casting Directors: Rori Bergman, Karlee Fomalont. Location Associate Casting Director: Kate Sprance

“Blitz”: Nina Gold. Associate Casting Director: Lucy Amos

“Civil War”: Francine Maisler. Associate Casting Director: Amber Wakefield. Location Casting Directors: Meagan Lewis, Rebecca Carfagna

“Dune: Part Two”: Francine Maisler. Associate Casting Directors: Kathy Driscoll-Mohler, Molly Rose. Location Casting Director: Dixie Chassay

“Gladiator II”: Kate Rhodes James

“Queer”: Jessica Ronane

FEATURE: ANIMATION

“Inside Out 2”: Natalie Lyon, Kevin Reher, Kate Hansen-Birnbaum. Associate Casting Director: Lexi Diamond

“Moana 2”: Grace C. Kim

“Mufasa: The Lion King”: Francine Maisler, Molly Rose

“Spellbound”: Jason Henkel

“The Wild Robot”: Christi Soper Hilt

FEATURE: INTERNATIONAL FILM (*NEW CATEGORY)

“Emilia Perez: Carla Hool. Associate Casting Director: Susan Putnam

“Julie Keeps Quiet”: Sien Josephine Teijssen

“Kneecap: Carla Stronge

“Samia”: Cassandra Han

“The Buckingham Murders”: Shakyra Dowling

“The Settlers”: Jessie Frost

“Touch” Yoko Narahashi. Location Casting Director: Xanthe Spencer-Davidson

FEATURE: STUDIO OR INDEPENDENT: COMEDY

“A Different Man”: Maribeth Fox. Associate Casting Director: Kimberly Ostroy

“A Real Pain”: Jessica Kelly

“Ezra”: Kerry Barden, Paul Schnee. Associate Casting Directors: Roya Semnanian, Rachel Goldman

“Hit Man”: Vicky Boone. Associate Casting Director: Liz Kelley

“My Old Ass”: Douglas Aibel. Associate Casting Director: Matthew Glasner

“Thelma”: Jamie Ember

FEATURE: STUDIO OR INDEPENDENT: DRAMA

“Conclave”: Nina Gold, Martin Ware. Location Casting Director: Francesco Vedovati, Barbara Giordani

“Heretic”: Carmen Cuba. Associate Casting Director: Charley Medigovich. Location Casting Director: Tiffany Mak

“Lee”: Lucy Bevan, Olivia Grant

“Nickel Boys”: Victoria Thomas. Associate Casting Director: Jennifer Yoo. Location Casting Director: Meagan Lewis

“September 5”: Nancy Foy, Lucinda Syson, Simone Bär. Associate Casting Director: Natasha Vincent. Location Casting Director: Juliette Ménager

“The Apprentice”: Carmen Cuba, Stephanie Gorin. Associate Casting Director: Brendan Wilcocks

FEATURE: LOW BUDGET: COMEDY OR DRAMA

“Empire Waist”: Rori Bergman. Associate Casting Director: Karlee Fomalont

“Fancy Dance”: Stacey Rice. Location Casting Director: Chris Freihofer

“Janet Planet”: Jessica Kelly

“Omni Loop”: Kate Geller, Taylor Williams. Associate Casting Director: Ross Shenker

“The Graduates”: Kerry Barden, Paul Schnee. Associate Casting Directors: Roya Semnanian, Rachel Goldman. Location Casting Director: Jeff Johnson

“Tokyo Cowboy”: Emily Schweber

“Your Monster”: Scotty Anderson

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