Brenda Kelly-Grant has been named SVP, Casting and Talent Relations, Disney Branded Television. She will succeed Judy Taylor, who will retire at the end of the year after a career that has spanned nearly half a century.
For 24 years, Taylor has led casting and talent at Disney Channel. She was responsible for launching the careers of some of Hollywood’s most popular young stars including Miley Cyrus for Hannah Montana, Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens for High School Musical, Zendaya for Kc Undercover and Olivia Rodrigo for Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
“We’re fortunate to have the benefit of two outstanding Casting executives as the baton is passed,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, in making the announcement. “Judy has made enormous contributions to Disney, and her expertise and leadership have been invaluable throughout the years. She’s been an important and...
For 24 years, Taylor has led casting and talent at Disney Channel. She was responsible for launching the careers of some of Hollywood’s most popular young stars including Miley Cyrus for Hannah Montana, Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens for High School Musical, Zendaya for Kc Undercover and Olivia Rodrigo for Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
“We’re fortunate to have the benefit of two outstanding Casting executives as the baton is passed,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, in making the announcement. “Judy has made enormous contributions to Disney, and her expertise and leadership have been invaluable throughout the years. She’s been an important and...
- 11/15/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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