Casting Director Renee’s Fall TV Spotlight: CBS’s The Good Wife

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The Good Wife starring Julianna MarguliesIt’s that exciting time of year again where the stars come out to tout their next big series. Although all series are usually showcased, it’s really a time for new series to get the word out.

It’s also a good time to find out the inner scoop on what shows you should be auditioning for and what ones you’ll be setting your DVR. I already have a few picked out myself.

I’m excited to see what’s up with The Good Wife on CBS. It stars Julianna Margulies as an attorney who goes back to work after her politician husband is caught red handed.

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Film Genres from A-Z: Legal drama

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LEGAL DRAMA - A work of dramatic fiction about crime and civil litigation, which include courtroom dramas and legal thrillers, and come in all forms, including novels, TV shows, and films. Legal drama sometimes overlaps with crime drama, most notably in the case of Law & Order. Legal dramas emphasize the trial, although most real cases are settled out of court. They also focus on situations with an obvious injustice or a case with an unusual or compelling defendant.

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Word of the Day: Pre-credit

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InstantCast Word of the DayPRE-CREDIT- The section of the film which is shown before the opening credits are shown. Many films have a short scene before the credits to introduce characters who may become crucial to the film’s plot. This sequence is often an event which is seemingly minor but will become significant later in the film. TV series also use pre-credit scenes, like (perhaps most famously) Law & Order.

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor