Shaheen Baig
Shaheen Baig is a prominent casting director known for her work in the television and film industry. She gained recognition for her role in casting the lead for 'Adolescence,' where her keen eye for talent led to the discovery of Owen Cooper, whose performance has been widely praised.
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Shaheen Baig was the woman responsible for casting Adolescence, and her Emmy is tucked away in the top right corner of the screen as we chat about her year over Zoom.
‘That’s a rare find!’ The casting genius who plucked this year’s biggest TV star out of 600 auditions | Television
United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Shaheen Baig was the casting director who found Owen Cooper for the role of Jamie.
How the Netflix spin-off pulled off an Emmys sweepUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-15
Shaheen Baig is the casting director for the show Adolescence who visited drama schools to find undiscovered talent.
Adolescence: drama schools hit out at ‘stars from nowhere’ narrative | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-31
Shaheen Baig is the casting director who selected Owen Cooper for the role of Jamie.
Adolescence review – the closest thing to TV perfection in decades | Television & radioUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13
