Imagine this famous Casablanca line, "Here's looking at you, kid!" spoken by George Raft.  How about Marissa Tomei filling the leading actress role in the thrilling Jurassic Park?  Can you imagine Sammy Davis, Jr. in the role of Beetlejuice?  Or, Dylan McDermott filling the role of Montoya in The Princess Bride, a role that Mandy Patankin filled perfectly?  No?  Well these were all choices from the directors and producers before they caved into the advice of casting directors. 

A STAR IS FOUND delves into the lives of Janet Hirshenson and Jane Jenkins, two of Hollywood's hottest casting directors.  The two have seen many actors throughout the decades and have been many stars personal pep squads.  This book details some of their triumphs and some near misses.  The book is fascinating.  

Anyone with an interest in movie and television casting will want to add A STAR IS FOUND to their library.  The book is packed with insider information, including a number of surprises.