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Big Little Lies' casting director named the new head of the film academy

Posted by Norman Weiss
Wednesday 8/07/19 at 1:40PM EDT
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    David Rubin has been tapped to become the new president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after serving as casting director on Big Little Lies, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Little Fires Everywhere and Sharp Objects. Rubin was elected by members of a board that included Big Little Lies star Laura Dern.

    TOPICS: Film Academy, Big Little Lies, David Rubin, Laura Dern, Casting Directors


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