Eleventh Hour Casting
The casting process for TV shows and movies is one of the most important things to consider. You have to understand that you need to pick the right cast for the characters. That’s why, much of the time, parts are cast very late in the process. For instance, the character of Eric Camden was cast just two days before filming was to begin.
Stephen Collins was offered the role just two days before the pilot was set to be filmed. He didn’t even audition for the role in fact! Apparently, he met with the rest of the cast, and producer Aaron Spelling, and did an informal reading. This gauged the chemistry between the cast, and Collins was offered the role then and there.
