Casting Directors Set for Pilots From Louis C.K., 'GoodFellas' Writer

Casting Directors Set for Pilots From Louis C.K., 'GoodFellas' Writer By Daniel Lehman February 10, 2012 Photo by Starz/Chuck Hodes "Boss" Lauren Grey Casting will cast Louis C.K. and Spike Feresten's comedy pilot for CBS. The untitled project centers on an ensemble of young people who are trying to achieve their creative dreams in these tough financial times. Shoot dates are TBA.C.K. is a stand-up comic who also produces, writes, directs, edits, and stars in "Louie" on FX. Grey is the casting director for the Showtime series "Boss," and she has worked as a casting associate on feature films such as "Moneyball," "Milk," and "Tropic Thunder."Also for CBS, Sheila Jaffe and Gail Goldberg are casting the pilot for an untitled period drama based on the true story of Ralph Lamb, a former cowboy who became a longtime Las Vegas sheriff and made enemies of the mob and the Hell's Angels. The project is set in Las Vegas in the 1960s. "GoodFellas" screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi and "Without a Trace" writer Greg Walker will write and executive produce. James Mangold ("Walk the Line") will direct the pilot, which shoots in March.Jaffe has cast film and television projects since 1990. Her film credits include "Contraband," "The Fighter," "City Island," and "Observe and Report." Jaffe also cast the HBO series "Entourage," "The Sopranos," and "How to Make It In America." Goldberg's feature film casting credits include "You Again," "The Princess Diaries." and "10 Thing I Hate About You." Casting Directors Set for Pilots From Louis C.K., 'GoodFellas' Writer By Daniel Lehman February 10, 2012 "Boss" PHOTO CREDIT Starz/Chuck Hodes Lauren Grey Casting will cast Louis C.K. and Spike Feresten's comedy pilot for CBS. The untitled project centers on an ensemble of young people who are trying to achieve their creative dreams in these tough financial times. Shoot dates are TBA.C.K. is a stand-up comic who also produces, writes, directs, edits, and stars in "Louie" on FX. Grey is the casting director for the Showtime series "Boss," and she has worked as a casting associate on feature films such as "Moneyball," "Milk," and "Tropic Thunder."Also for CBS, Sheila Jaffe and Gail Goldberg are casting the pilot for an untitled period drama based on the true story of Ralph Lamb, a former cowboy who became a longtime Las Vegas sheriff and made enemies of the mob and the Hell's Angels. The project is set in Las Vegas in the 1960s. "GoodFellas" screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi and "Without a Trace" writer Greg Walker will write and executive produce. James Mangold ("Walk the Line") will direct the pilot, which shoots in March.Jaffe has cast film and television projects since 1990. Her film credits include "Contraband," "The Fighter," "City Island," and "Observe and Report." Jaffe also cast the HBO series "Entourage," "The Sopranos," and "How to Make It In America." Goldberg's feature film casting credits include "You Again," "The Princess Diaries." and "10 Thing I Hate About You."