The Spotlight

Spotlight is the largest casting resource in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1927, it has over 70,000 actors, actresses, presenters, dancers, and stunt performers in its database. It is used by thousands of production companies, broadcasters, advertisement agencies, and casting directors. Clients range from large organisations such as the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 to smaller production companies. Its website features a public "Contacts Listings" section, which lists a variety of professionals which provide services to the entertainment industry. Spotlight is one of the most successful and largest companies in the UK casting profession. Kenneth Seale joined the company as an employee, and later became a director. He was succeeded by his son Nigel, who launched a CD version of Spotlight in 1995, which won a Professional Publishers Association award. Spotlight was registered as an unlimited company in 2010, which does not have to disclose its profits publicly. Nigel Seale died in 2019 aged 78. His daughters Emma and Philippa worked for Spotlight, and his son Ben became chief executive. Spotlight was acquired by Talent Systems in 2020.