Paul Weber C.S.A. is presently the in house casting director for MGM Worldwide Television and the MGM feature casting consultant, a well as an independent casting director. MGM Features in development or release include “Fame”, ”Hot Tub Time Machine” starring John Cusack, Joss Whedon’s “Cabin In The Woods-3D”, and “The Hobbit” directed by Peter Jackson.
His MGM Television credits include “Dead Like Me”, for Showtime, and the immensely popular “Stargate” franchise for the SyFy network. Recent MGM Home Entertainment movies include “Picture This”, starring Ashley Tisdale, “Legally Blondes”, “War Games II” and “Into The Blue 2”, as well as “The Initiation of Sarah” and “Cutting Edge ” for ABC Family. Lifetime credits include “The Haunting On Sorority Row” starring Leighton Meester, the pilot of “Flashpoint” for CBS and ‘Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena” for Starz.
Mr. Weber also casts 3-5 independent films a year. He is currently casting “Beulah” starring Dakota Fanning and Ryan Phillippe. Credits include “Table For Three” starring Sophia Bush and (Superman) Brandon Routh, and “Lazarus Child” starring Andy Garcia and Angela Bassett, his producer credits include “Hollywood North” starring Sir Alan Bates, Matthew Modine, and Jennifer Tilly, he is also a U.S. casting consultant for the Canadian Broadcast Company.
He is a member of the Casting Society of America as well as the Writers Guild of America.
Mr. Weber conducts cold reading/scene study workshops worldwide. His intensives are designed for actors 10 and older. His workshop focuses on the personal direction and guidance that will give the actor insight into the cold reading process, help the actor develop audition and marketing skills, and prepare the actor for a successful career in the industry. As an instructor he taught the popular class “The Working Actor, Get The Audition, Book The Job” at UCLA.
Movie Beat had an opportunity to chat with Mr. Weber on two occasions. Click below to hear the interviews:
Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat chats with MGM Studios casting director Paul Weber
Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat chats with MGM Studios casting director Paul Weber Part 2
