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Stay in the loop on industry and casting news with our write-up on who’s been slated for recent film and television roles! “The X-Files”Government cover-ups and bright lights in the sky proved to be a ratings boom for Fox in 2016, so it comes as no surprise that the ’90s property landed a second revival run. What’s been dubbed Season 11—counting each abbreviated season of the original nine—will pick up where the previous nostalgia binge left off. The next outing for Mulder and Scully, still being led by series stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny, will find the duo fighting off an impending viral genocide, dealing with the arrival of some little green men, and possibly even finding their long-lost son, William. While only a few solid details are available for the 10-episode event, it is rumored that previous and original series casting director Rick Millikan is back on board,...

In the Television Drama Casting panel at Actorfest La, four amazing Casting Directors -- with credits that include "Dirty, Sexy, Money," "Shameless," "Gossip Girl," and "Bones" -- teach you how to break into TV.Want to know how to break in to television dramas? From co-stars to series regulars and from pre-read to network test -- top casting directors discuss all sides of television procedurals casting.Speakers include (bios below): -- Mary Jo Slater, Casting Director-- John Frank Levey, Casting Director-- David Rapaport, Casting Director-- Rick Millikan, Casting DirectorTo register for this dynamic workshop, visit actorfestla2011.eventbrite.com.Proud casting accomplishments for Mary Jo Slater include William Friedkin's "Twelve Angry Men" for Showtime, starring Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, and James Gandolfini and receiving a C.S.A. nomination; the DreamWorks feature "The Contender," starring Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, and Gary Oldman and also receiving a C.S.

David Rapaport, casting director for "Gossip Girl" and "90210," will join CDs Rick Millikan ("Bones," "The X-Files"), John Frank Levey ("Shameless," "ER"), and Mary Jo Slater ("The Starter Wife," pilot of "Dirty, Sexy, Money") on the Television Drama Casting Panel at Actorfest La. Actorfest La, which is brought to you by Back Stage, the Actor's Resource, will take place on Saturday, November 5th at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles.To help kickstart your career, Actorfest offers more than two dozen exclusive Workshops; Casting Calls; Meet & Drops with Top Casting Directors; a Networking Café; and an enormous Exhibit Hall, at which you can meet with acting teachers, coaches, schools, headshot photographers, and many more vendors who will help you succeed in your career.To register for Actorfest La, please visit actorfestla2011.eventbrite.com.  For more information, visit www.ActorfestLA.com. As you register, take advantage of our special limited-time subscription offers.