Casting directors Des Hamilton and Jo Harris sit down to discuss their casting process for Nia Da Costa’s film, Hedda ( now on Netflix)  starring Tessa Thompson. Des and Jo feel that the in-person audition is not only preferable but vital to the casting process. ‘You get a sense of the actors generosity, playfulness, and bravery’ says Des. We discussed the importance of casting all roles from the leads to the one-line parts. ‘It’s a collaboration, says Jo. ‘We’re all a part of the same goal’. We also zero in on the new Academy Award category for casting directors and of course, their coffee and tea rituals.