Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What does a casting executive see in an audition that makes an actor stand out?
Gen V star Asa Germann looks back at the audition that helped land him the role of Sam, with his mom reading opposite him from off camera. Alongside Dawn Steinberg, Head of Casting at Sony Pictures Television, Asa reacts to his performance and admits why watching himself back isn't always easy.
Dawn shares what she saw in Asa from the beginning, including the vulnerability and emotional honesty he brings to his performances, and why wearing his heart on his sleeve made him right for the role.
Watch more Beyond The Greenlight for an inside look at the auditions, casting decisions, and unexpected moments behind your favorite Sony shows.
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About Gen V: From the world of "The Boys" comes "Gen V," which explores the first generation of superheroes to know that their super powers are from Compound V. These heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test competing for the school's top ranking.
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Asa Germann Reacts to the Audition That Landed Him Gen V | Beyond The Greenlight
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What does a casting executive see in an audition that makes an actor stand out?
Gen V star Asa Germann looks back at the audition that helped land him the role of Sam, with his mom reading opposite him from off camera. Alongside Dawn Steinberg, Head of Casting at Sony Pictures Television, Asa reacts to his performance and admits why watching himself back isn't always easy.
Dawn shares what she saw in Asa from the beginning, including the vulnerability and emotional honesty he brings to his performances, and why wearing his heart on his sleeve made him right for the role.
Watch more Beyond The Greenlight for an inside look at the auditions, casting decisions, and unexpected moments behind your favorite Sony shows.
Watch Gen V Now: AAN.SonyPictures.com/GenV
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About Gen V: From the world of "The Boys" comes "Gen V," which explores the first generation of superheroes to know that their super powers are from Compound V. These heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test competing for the school's top ranking.
#SonyPicturesTelevision #BeyondTheGreenlight #GenV
Asa Germann Reacts to the Audition That Landed Him Gen V | Beyond The Greenlight
youtu.be/coyyFKC9j-Y
