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Episode: "The Swearing Jar' Casting Director Matthew Lessall is in the House!
Description: We look at the art of film and television casting today with acclaimed casting director, and gay man, Matthew Lessall. Matthew's latest accolade is an Achievement in Casting nomination for a Canadian "Oscar" bestowed by the Canadian Screen and Television Academy. The nomination recoginizes his work on The Swearing Jar, Described as "intelligent, hopeful and heartbreaking", Michael casted  Patrick J. Adams, Adelaide Clemmons, Douglas Smith, and Kathleen Turner as its stars.Â
A romantic musical, the film is about a music teacher who both loves her husband, and falls in love with another musician.
A two-term former Casting Society of America (CSA) pre...