Hollywood is a far cry from Valdosta, Georgia, the hometown of renowned casting director Joseph Middleton. For the start of his career, Middleton was a production assistant for Alan Parker on "Mississippi Burning." His career took off from there.

Middleton is now considered to be one of the premier casting directors for young, hip and upcoming talent. He has cast several huge box office features including the teen comedies "American Pie" and "American Pie 2," starring Jason Biggs and Mena Suvari, "Bring it On," starring Kirsten Dunst, "Legally Blonde," starring Golden Globe nominee Reese Witherspoon, "Not Another Teen Movie," with Jaime Pressly and Randy Quaid, and "40 Days and 40 Nights," starring Josh Hartnett.

Middleton has also worked on several critically acclaimed films including "Go," starring Katie Holmes and Jay Mohr, "Donnie Darko," starring Drew Barrymore and Noah Wyle, "Restaurant," starring Adrien Brody and Lauryn Hill and "Bourne Identity," starring Matt Damon and Julia Stiles.

Middleton recently wrapped production on "Old School," starring Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn as well as "Extreme Dating," starring Amanda Detmer and Jamie-Lynn Siegler ("Sopranos"). He is also working on two television pilots for the Fall 2002 season.