Boy Swallows Universe

“Nadia’s work on BSU was  nothing short of extraordinary. From script analysis, to actor preparation, it was meticulous. Not only were the actors supported and inspired to be their very best it also made me a better director.”

Bharat Nalouri, Director/Producer

Nadia Townsend working with Felix Cameron on Boy Swallows Universe.

At casting stage, I worked with director Bharat Nalouri and casting director Nikki Barrett running workshops in the search for the lead characters Eli and Gus.

In rehearsals I worked predominantly with Felix Cameron (Eli) and Lee Tiger Halley (Gus). Felix, a relatively new actor, had the mammoth task of carrying 5 episodes. The focus in rehearsals was about creating a strong relationship between the brothers, finding ways to anchor into the story and for the young actors to establish connections to the emotional rollercoaster, on their own terms. 

Later in the rehearsal process we were joined by Bryan Brown, Travis Fimmel and Phoebe Tonkin— which solidified the family unit whose enduring love for each other are the core of the story.

“We have worked with Nadia across many projects and workshop situations and every time I am surprised and moved by the depth of exploration in the room and the way an actors performance lifts and expands under her sensitive guidance.”

Nikki Barratt, Barratt Casting