Oct. 20, 2025

Netflix Casting Director Shares Secrets into Voice Casting for Animation | Ep. 261

They made 75k per episode for 20mins - Ashante Parker In this episode of Suuuper Anime Podcast, we dive deep into the world of animation casting with Ashanté Parker, a casting director at Netflix. She shares insights into her role, the casting process, and the importance of cultural authenticity in voice acting. Ashanté discusses the subjective nature of casting, the significance of training one's voice, and offers valuable advice for aspiring voice actors. The conversation also touches on th...

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They made 75k per episode for 20mins - Ashante Parker

In this episode of Suuuper Anime Podcast, we dive deep into the world of animation casting with Ashanté Parker, a casting director at Netflix. She shares insights into her role, the casting process, and the importance of cultural authenticity in voice acting. Ashanté discusses the subjective nature of casting, the significance of training one's voice, and offers valuable advice for aspiring voice actors. The conversation also touches on the challenges of accents and the impact of representation in animation. The discussion transitions into Ashanté's love for anime, her favourite characters, and her aspirations to create an animation studio that supports diverse creators. The conversation is filled with laughter, personal anecdotes, and a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling in animation.

Discussion Notes

Introduction to Animation Casting
Exploring Webtoons and Diverse Voices
Behind the Scenes at Netflix
The Audition Process for Voice Actors
The Role of Established Actors in Animation
Comparing Netflix and Fox Casting Processes
The Art of Casting: Discovering New Talent
Cultural Authenticity in Voice Acting
The Importance of Representation in Animation
The Casting Process at Netflix
Qualities of a Standout Voice Actor
Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors
The Magic of Voice Acting
Anime Characters and Dream Roles
Exploring Webtoons and Manga Recommendations
The Evolution of Anime and Animation Consumption
Aspirations in Animation and Representation
Final Thoughts and Quickfire Round

Webtoons Ashante mentioned

https://myanimelist.net/anime/61944/Eleceed
https://myanimelist.net/manga/178182/On_the_Way_to_Meet_Mom
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11106662/ - Lore Olympus
https://blacksun.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Sun_(Manga)
https://myanimelist.net/manga/147712/Maybe_Meant_to_Be
https://myanimelist.net/manga/147847/Descended_from_Divinity?q=descended%20of%20divi&cat=manga
https://myanimelist.net/manga/153322/The_Broken_Ring__This_Marriage_Will_Fail_Anyway?q=the%20broken%20ring&cat=manga

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