Kate Rhodes James joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss how she assembled the cast of HBO's epic "Game of Thrones" prequel, "House of the Dragon." She also offers her best advice for actors looking to stand out, talks about what it's like to be Ridley Scott's go-to casting director, and reveals what made Paul Mescal perfect for "Gladiator II."

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