Notes | Shaheen Baig Casting

12.02.26

screen daily shaheen baig and jina jay to receive NFTS fellowship

Casting Directors Shaheen Baig and Jina Jay will receive honorary fellowships from the UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS). The award recognises an individual’s outstanding contribution to the industry.

13.01.26

Guardian Interview with Shaheen Baig December 2025

In this Guardian feature, Shaheen Baig reflects on her career, from Peaky Blinders to Sherwood, and on striking gold with Owen Cooper for Adolescence.

13.01.26

Screen Daily Interview With Shaheen Baig December 2025

In an interview with Screen Daily, Shaheen Baig discusses her career, which began with a casting assistant credit on the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies and is now reaching its peak

24.10.25

Recognition for Adolescence’s Groundbreaking Cast

The drama Adolescence swept the 2025 Emmys, praised for its bold one-take format, raw performances, and the powerful work of its ensemble cast.

21.08.25

Deadline Interview

In a feature with Deadline, Emmy-nominated casting director Shaheen Baig talks about discovering raw talent, creating a safe and inclusive casting environment, and building the breakthrough ensemble for Netflix’s Adolescence.

30.07.25

Tudum Interview

In a candid discussion on Tudum, actor Owen Cooper and casting director Shaheen Baig explore the making of the groundbreaking one-shot Netflix thriller Adolescence, highlighting their collaborative process and the emotional weight of the story.

23.06.25

Shane Meadows wraps ’Chork’

Shane Meadows has wrapped production on Chork, his first feature in over a decade. The road-trip film, co-written with Jack Thorne, follows two young girls who leave their foster home and traverse Britain’s coastline.

08.04.25

Casting Announced for I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

Clio Barnard has started production on her latest feature, a story of five childhood friends facing stalled dreams in adulthood, starring Anthony Boyle, Joe Cole, Jay Lycurgo, Daryl McCormack and Lola Petticrew.

03.04.25

Netflix Makes 'Adolescence' Available to All Secondary Schools Across the UK

Netflix will make its four-part series Adolescence available to all UK secondary schools via Into Film+, with charity Tender creating guides for teachers and parents. The move follows a roundtable on youth well-being hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

03.04.25

SBC projects featured in 2025's TV BAFTA nominations

We're so thrilled for both Sue Johnston and Monica Dolan on their BAFTA nominations in the 'Best Supporting Actress' category, recognising their phenomenal work in TRUELOVE & SHERWOOD.

22.03.23

BAFTA TV nominations

Projects nominated include: I Am Ruth, Mood, The Essex Serpent, Peaky Blinders

22.02.23

CDG Awards 2023

Shaheen was nominated for her work on Ali & Ava and also Pirates