552: Casting Los Javis’ Epic ‘La Bola Negra’ (Guests Eva Leira & Yolanda Serrano)

Renowned casting directors Eva Leira and Yolanda Serrano join Christina for a fascinating conversation about casting La Bola Negra, the epic new film from Los Javis (Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo), starring Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau and Carlos González.

Eva and Yolanda take us inside their casting process and explain why representation mattered so much on this project, including the directors' commitment to casting gay actors to play gay characters. They also look back on casting Javier Calvo in his very first acting role at just 15, and share their admiration for the talents of Los Javis.

Plus, they talk about the three powerful women of the film: Penélope Cruz, Lola Dueñas and Glenn Close.