Use the casting table

Review project-wide characters as production records and keep casting information connected to story identities.

One list for the whole project

The casting view presents the same project-level characters used by the screenplay and character boards. It is not a separate contact database. This prevents a performed role from drifting away from the identity used in scenes and dialogue.

Use the table to scan structured character information, compare roles, and prepare casting discussions. Use the character canvas when images and spatial grouping matter, and the relationship network when dramatic connections matter.

Prepare before casting review

1. Normalize recurring character names in the screenplay.
2. Merge or correct accidental duplicates before attaching production decisions.
3. Add only details that help casting, wardrobe, performance, or scheduling.
4. Verify which episodes and scenes actually use the character.

Because characters are shared across episodes, a rename or deletion has project-wide consequences. Confirm destructive changes and use version history before a major cleanup.

Work with images responsibly

Character image generation and look development can attach visual assets to the character. Treat generated images as references, not proof that casting or rights are cleared. Keep the chosen image aligned with the written character and the project's visual direction.

Keep permissions in mind

Editors and above can update shared production data. Viewers can inspect but not rewrite character records. A creative craft label shown beside a collaborator is informational and does not grant casting or editing authority.