INTERVIEW: Ed Burns on casting the film at The Fitzgerald Family Christmas - Ed Burns/Junket interview

The video discusses the casting process for Fitzgerald's Family Christmas, emphasizing a family reunion theme by selecting actors from previous films. This approach fostered natural chemistry and history among the cast, enhancing scene dynamics. The director allowed improvisation, benefiting from the actors' familiarity with each other and the director's process, resulting in a seamless performance.

What was the unique approach taken for casting Fitzgerald's Family Christmas?

• Casting based on public votes

• Casting based on auditions

• Casting actors from the director's previous films

• Casting only new actors

What was the director's main reason for casting actors from previous films?

• To follow industry trends

• To save on casting costs

• To create a sense of family reunion

• To avoid hiring new actors

Why was the casting of Mike McGlone and Anita Gillette significant?

• They were the only available actors

• They had a long-standing friendship

• They had previously worked together

• They were the most famous actors

What advantage did the director find in allowing actors to improvise?

• It created a more authentic performance

• It reduced the need for a script

• It saved time on set

• It allowed for more special effects

How did the actors' familiarity with each other benefit the film?

• It led to faster shooting schedules

• It resulted in a more cohesive performance

• It allowed for more costume changes

• It reduced the need for rehearsals