| Author/Contributor(s): | Finn, Sarah Halley |
| Publisher: | Tarcher |
| Date: | 5/11/2027 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
Seeing Stars reveals the transformational power of seeing and being seen, no matter who you are or what you do. It is an entertaining and insightful look at the qualities that set us apart and make us shine.
Through incredible behind-the-scenes stories, casting director Sarah Halley Finn shines a spotlight on what it takes to be a star and shows readers how they can harness their star power in their own lives. Most well known for casting the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Finn shares how she learned to see stars before they believed it themselves, the factors that led to breakthroughs, and the qualities they all possessed that made them perfect for their parts. Stories include:
- risk and reward, with Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man;
- leaving room for magic, with Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther;
- maintaining our passions, no matter what that may look like, with Ke Huy Quan in Everything Everywhere All at Once; and
- boldly embracing your originality with Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Readers will learn the qualities and practices that make someone a star, from nurturing charisma and presence to developing a strong work ethic, the ability to see the big picture, and a deep sense of empathy. Through wisdom, humor, and stories both personal and from her hugely successful career, Finn shares the secrets to finding your star power, embracing your passions, and living your biggest, most fulfilling life.