Shaping Canadian Reality TV: An Interview with Casting Director Lindsay Christopher
A Key Voice in Casting for Canada’s Got Talent, Family Feud Canada, and Battle of the Generations
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Cast Forward sat down with Canadian casting director Lindsay Christopher (), one of the driving forces behind some of Canada’s most popular reality TV shows. Lindsay has been part of the casting teams for hit series like Family Feud Canada and Canada’s Got Talent. As a talent scout for Canada’s Got Talent, she is known for her knack for discovering budding stars. Through her casting choices, Lindsay helps shape the face of Canadian reality television – launching unknown performers into the spotlight and ensuring that audiences see a rich diversity of talent reflecting the country.
In this interview, Lindsay shares how her role behind the scenes brings unforgettable characters to our screens and discusses the entertainment and business sides of reality TV casting. She offers advice for actors and performers on using reality TV as a career springboard, talks about the importance of diversity in casting, and weighs in on emerging industry trends. It’s a conversation full of insights for actors, entertainment professionals, and anyone curious about how reality TV magic is made.
The Path to Casting Success
Christine Solomon: Lindsay, your career journey is incredible—you started out as a background actor, appearing in shows like The Stanley Dynamic and Reign, and then made a major leap into casting, landing credits on massive productions like Canada’s Got Talent, Family Feud Canada, and Battle of the Generations. That kind of jump doesn’t happen every day. Can you walk us through how you made that transition? What steps, decisions, or opportunities helped you break into casting at such a high level so early on?