Cassandra Kulukundis

Biography

Cassandra Kulukundis is a titan of modern casting, renowned for her ability to discover new talent and assemble iconic ensembles. She began her career as an intern on Paul Thomas Anderson's debut film, Hard Eight (1996), and has since become his most trusted creative partner, casting every one of his films since Magnolia (1999). In 2025, Kulukundis achieved a career milestone for her work on PTA's latest feature, One Battle After Another. Her years-long search for the film's cast—which features Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, and breakout newcomer Chase Sui Wonders—led to her receiving the Outstanding Achievement in Casting Award at the 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. As of February 2026, she is a frontrunner for the first-ever Academy Award for Best Casting, alongside her recent BAFTA and Critics' Choice nominations.

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