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She led the transformation of the Disney Television Discovers Showcase into a fully produced and filmed original short scene event that showcases emerging talent from underrepresented groups.

#Svp television series

вЂњI know sheвЂ™ll inspire the entire team and create the optimal experience for a wide array of acting talent working with us now and in years to come.вЂќДЄt ABC Casting, Kelly-Grant led the casting process on pilots and series including black-ish, The Middle, Criminal Minds, Nashville and High Fidelity. вЂњBrenda has a deep appreciation for the talent that brings our stories to life, sheвЂ™s a wonderful collaborator with the experience and intuition necessary to lead the casting process, and sheвЂ™s the right person to build on the legacy that Judy created,вЂќ Davis said. Reporting to Kelly-Grant are Cornelia Frame, VP, Casting and Talent Relations Leah Buono, VP, Casting and Kimberly McCollum, director, Casting, and their respective teams. SheвЂ™ll also develop and execute strategies for Disney Branded Television talentвЂ™s off-air appearances that promote related content and brands. In her new role, Kelly-Grant will oversee the casting and talent relations for the unitвЂ™s live-action scripted pilots, series and movies on Disney+ and Disney Channels.

Kelly-Grant has an overall 14-year tenure at Disney, most recently serving as VP, Casting, ABC, where she worked under Davis.

She is the best partner a team of creatives could ever dream of, and I know Brenda will continue to build on that partnership.вЂќ вЂњJudy just marked her 48th year in Casting - from Goonies and Back to the Future to more than 100 iconic Disney Channel Original Movies and series. вЂњThere are few people in the annals of our history who have played a more pivotal role in creating the legacy of Disney Channel,вЂќ said Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Branded Television. She began her career as an assistant to casting legends Mike Fenton and Jane Feinberg some 48 years ago. 'Hailey's On It': Animated Comedy-Adventure Starring Auli'i Cravalho In Title Role Gets Disney Series OrderДЄn industry veteran, Taylor also cast blockbuster feature films including Indiana Jones and Back to the Future, as well as DisneyвЂ™s Sister Act and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.