FOUNDER & CASTING DIRECTOR

Justin Radley brings decades of experience, sharp creative judgment, and calm, clear execution to projects of every scale.

He has helped production companies bring television, film, commercial, and digital projects to life since 1997.

JUSTIN RADLEY, CCDA



After beginning his career in Chicago and managing a busy Los Angeles commercial casting facility, Justin spent nearly two decades as a creative partner and casting director at ASG Casting. He founded J Hook Casting in 2023 to deliver the same depth of expertise with a highly responsive, project-specific approach.

Justin has served on the Commercial Casting Directors Association board since 2016 and currently serves as President. His work spans commercials, branded content, television, real-people searches, comedy ensembles, athletes, and specialized skills.

2,500+


COMMERCIAL PRODUCTIONS
SUPPORTED

25+ years

ACROSS CASTING AND
PRODUCTION

First

CASTING OF A NEW RECURRING
SESAME STREET CHARACTER IN
30+ YEARS


J Hook

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

/ JĀ HŌŌK /

A versatile hook
used for a wide
variety of catches,
large and small.

From one impossible-to-find person to a twenty-performer ensemble, the name reflects an ability to adapt the search to the job.

The name is a metaphor. The search is exact.

J

SELECTED CLIENTS & PROJECTS

J Hook Casting.
Since 2023.


A selection of brands and projects cast through J Hook Casting since 2023.


Ambetter

Bacardi

Amazon Ring

AT&T

Babbel

Cologuard


BOK Financial

Beats

Bingo Blitz

Dairy Farmers of America

Experian

Biohaven

Headspace

Mean Green

Caterpillar

Chili’s


Credit Karma

Civilization: Eras & Allies


Edward Jones


got milk?

Kiehl’s

OpenAI

Craftsman

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Pop-Tarts

Cottonelle

Dave & Buster’s

FASHIONPHILE

Honda

Netflix

Depend

Purina Beneful

Fox

NYX Wonder

Intuit

Taco Bell


TikTok



Verizon

Wendy’s


Zelle


HAVE A PROJECT IN MIND?

Let’s talk about the search.