Casting

Have Online Casting Platforms Helped or Hurt the Voiceover Industry?

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: July 6, 2026

The voiceover industry has experienced enormous change over the past two decades. What was once a profession built largely around talent agencies, local recording studios, and personal relationships has become a global marketplace where auditions can be submitted from almost anywhere in the world. Online casting platforms have played a major role in that transformation. […]

Inside Audiobook Casting and Narration Selection

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: April 17, 2026

Audiobook narration is often judged by the finished product. Listeners focus on performance, character delivery, and overall storytelling. Long before any of that reaches an audience, casting decisions shape how a book will sound. Behind every audiobook release is a selection process driven by producers, casting teams, and publishers. These decisions are not based on […]

The Growing Preference for North American Accents in Voiceover Casting

By Leah Arscottt. Published on: January 7, 2026

Accent choice has become one of the most influential factors in modern voiceover casting. While performance quality and technical standards remain essential, casting decisions increasingly hinge on how a voice is perceived by audiences across borders. In that landscape, the North American accent has emerged as a preferred option for English-language content intended for wide […]