Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Casting Director Shaheen Baig on Emmy Nomination for 'Adolescence'
Imagine a TV show called 'Adolescence' about a young boy in the UK who is accused of a crime.
The casting director, Shaheen Baig, helped find the actors.
The main actor, Owen Cooper, was selected because he listened well and seemed very natural.
The show is filmed in one long take, which is quite challenging.
Baig is nominated for an Emmy for her work on the show, and she's also worked on other well-known shows like 'Black Mirror' and 'Peaky Blinders'.
Shaheen Baig, the casting director, discusses her Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'Adolescence'.
The series follows a 13-year-old boy accused of murder in Northern UK.
Owen Cooper, who plays the accused, was chosen for his listening skills and natural openness.
The entire series was filmed in one continuous shot.
Baig has worked on projects including 'Black Mirror' and 'Peaky Blinders'.
- Who
- Shaheen Baig, the casting director for 'Adolescence', and Owen Cooper, an actor.
- What
- An interview with Shaheen Baig about her work on 'Adolescence' and her Emmy nomination.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but a recent interview.
- Where
- The interview focuses on the UK-based show 'Adolescence'.
- Why
- To discuss the casting process, Baig's career, and the success of the series.
- Show Title
- Adolescence
- Casting Director
- Shaheen Baig
- Main Actor
- Owen Cooper
- Accusation
- Murder
- Filming Technique
- One shot
- Emmy Nomination
- Limited Series, Anthology or Movie Casting category