John Papsidera
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John Papsidera

Biography

John Papsidera is a casting director based in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his film and television work, especially with some of the industry’s most successful directors, including Christopher Nolan, Ruben Fleischer, Jason Reitman, Roland Emmerich, and James Gunn. Backstage described him as Nolan’s “go-to casting director.”

He has received sixteen Artios Awards nominations and has won four times. He has also been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy awards and has won twice. Before becoming a casting director, he was an actor.

His casting credits in film include The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Memento, Enchanted, Final Destination, Zombieland, Venom, Jurassic World and The Suicide Squad. Papsidera is also the casting director for the 2025 DC Studios film Superman. On television, his credits include Westworld, The Expanse (seasons 1 and 2), Peacemaker, Wednesday, Yellowstone, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (season 1).

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Known For

Casting By

Casting By

2012 • Movie

Fanboy

Fanboy

2019 • Movie

The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy

The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy

2013 • Movie

Movie Credits (7)

Acting

2012

Casting By

as Self

2019

Fanboy

as Self

2013

The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy

as Self

Crew

2010

Waiting for Forever

Executive Producer

2023

Sick Girl

Producer

2023

American Outlaws

Producer

2024

Cellar Door

Producer

Personal Info

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Gender
Male
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Career Stats

7
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