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Disney Taps Casting Vet Tricia Wood
11 Feb
Summary
- Tricia Wood is the new EVP & Head of Casting at Disney.
- She previously led casting at Paramount Pictures.
- Wood has cast major films like CODA and La La Land.

Walt Disney Studios has welcomed Tricia Wood as its new Executive Vice President and Head of Casting. Wood joins Disney after a successful tenure as EVP of Casting at Paramount Pictures, where she managed casting for the studio's feature films starting in 2020. She will collaborate closely with studio leadership and filmmakers to shape casting strategies for Disney Live Action, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. Before her executive roles, Wood was a respected independent casting director, partnering with Deborah Aquila for over two decades on numerous successful films. Her extensive credits include blockbuster hits and award-winning projects such as Twilight, La La Land, Wonder, CODA, and The Lost City, showcasing her ability to identify talent and assemble acclaimed casts.




