Sep 10, 2026 · 31 min · 14 segments
Actors are constantly told that film acting is "all about the eyes." But what does that really mean? In this episode of **Casting Actors Cast**, veteran casting director, actor, educator, and author…
Jeff DreisbachHost
Have you ever heard someone say film acting is all about the eyes? I certainly have.
Teachers say it, actors repeat it, directors mention it, casting directors occasionally say it.
You're recognizing, observing, evaluating, wondering, listening, making sense of another human being.
When someone says the actor has incredibly expressive eyes, what they usually are responding to is thought.
They're watching someone receive information, process it, and allow that thinking to change them.
Have you ever heard someone say film acting is all about the eyes? I certainly have.
Teachers say it, actors repeat it, directors mention it, casting directors occasionally say it.
You're recognizing, observing, evaluating, wondering, listening, making sense of another human being.
When someone says the actor has incredibly expressive eyes, what they usually are responding to is thought.
They're watching someone receive information, process it, and allow that thinking to change them.
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