Casting Director/Producer/Director Tracy ”Twinkie” Byrd -...

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Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd is a highly respected casting director with over 25 years of experience in the TV, film and advertising industry. She’s cast talent in movies like, “The Blind Side”, “Notorious” and “Fruitvale Station.” This week, Fanshen talks to Twinkie about how she got into the casting business, her role in sparking the friendship between Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler and her experience stepping into a new role – producer.

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Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd is a highly respected casting director with over 25 years of experience in the TV, film and advertising industry. She’s cast talent in movies like, “The Blind Side”, “Notorious” and “Fruitvale Station.” This week, Fanshen talks...

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