John Papsidera Explained

John Papsidera is a casting director^[1] based in Los Angeles, California, known for his work across film and television, especially his work with some of the most successful directors such as Christopher Nolan, Ruben Fleischer, Jason Reitman, Roland Emmerich, and James Gunn. He has sixteen Artios Awards' nominations and won four times. He has also been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy awards and won twice.^{[2] [3]}

His casting credits in film include The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Memento, Enchanted, Final Destination, Zombieland, Venom, Jurassic World and The Suicide Squad. On television, his credits include shows such as Westworld, The Expanse (seasons 1 and 2), Peacemaker, Wednesday, Yellowstone and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (season 1).

Film Credits

Casting director

• Oppenheimer (2023)^[4]
• Uncharted (2022)
• (2021)
• The Suicide Squad (2021)
• Army of the Dead (2021)
• Tenet (2020)
• Project Power (2020)
• Bloodshot (2020)
• (2019)
• Venom (2018)
• Dunkirk (2017)
• Jurassic World (2015)
• Interstellar (2014)
• The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
• The Grey (2012)
• The Details (2011)
• Inception (2010)
• Burlesque (2010)
• The Crazies (2010)
• Unthinkable (2010)
• Zombieland (2009)
• Drag Me to Hell (2009)
• Dragonball Evolution (2009)
• The Informers (2009)
• The Dark Knight (2008)
• Enchanted (2007)
• Black Christmas (2006)
• Final Destination 3 (2006)
• The Prestige (2006)
• Batman Begins (2005)
• The Longest Yard (2005)
• Catwoman (2004)
• Club Dread (2004)
• Secret Window (2004)
• (2004)
• My Boss's Daughter (2003)
• Octane (2003)
• (2003)
• Willard (2003)
• Final Destination 2 (2003)
• Memento (2000)
• Final Destination (2000)
• Another Day in Paradise (1998)
• (1997)

Awards and nominations

Artios Awards

Source:^[5]

• Nominated, 2009, Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Drama for: The Dark Knight
• Nominated, 2008, Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Studio Feature - Comedy for: ‘‘ Enchanted (shared with Marcia Ross and Susan Shopmaker)
• Won, 2006, Best Dramatic Pilot Casting for: Prison Break (Wendy O’Brien and Claire Simon)
• Won, 2005, Best Movie of the Week for: Lackawanna Blues (shared with Wendy O’Brien)
• Nominated, 2005, Best Mini Series Casting for: Revelations (shared with Wendy O’Brien and John Buchan)
• Won, 2004, Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Pilot for: Carnivàle (shared with Wendy O’Brien)
• Nominated, 2004, Best Casting for television film of the Week for: And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
• Nominated, 2003, Best Casting for television film of the Week for: Live with Baghdad
• Won, 2001, Best Casting for Feature Film, Independent for: Memento
• Nominated, 2000, Best Casting for television film of the Week for: If These Walls Could Talk 2
• Nominated, 1999, Best Casting for Feature Film, Independent for Another Day in Paradise
• Nominated, 1995, Best Casting for television film of the Week for (shared with Mindy Marin)

Primetime Emmy Awards

Source:^[3]

• Nominated, 2021, Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series for: The Flight Attendant
• Nominated, 2018, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series for: Westworld
• Nominated, 2017, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series for: Westworld
• Won, 2005, Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special for Lackawanna Blues
• Nominated, 2004, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series for: Carnivàle (Shared with Wendy O’Brien)
• Won, 2003, Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special for: Live with Baghdad
• Nominated, 2000, Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special for: If These Walls Could Talk 2

Notes and References

1. News: Top 25 Casting Directors in Film and TV . 25 May 2009 .
2. Web site: John Papsidera . 2023-01-09 . Television Academy . en.
3. Web site: John Papsidera, CSA . 2023-01-09 . Television Academy . en.
4. News: How ‘Oppenheimer’ Casting Director John Papsidera Became Christopher Nolan's Go-To CD . 23 February 2024 .
5. Web site: John Papsidera. IMDb.