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Joseph Middleton

Joseph Middleton

Producer

Joseph Middleton is a casting director. He grew up in Georgia, beginning his career in film as a production assistant on Mississippi Burning (1988). His astute observation of miscast extras on set caught the eye of director Alan Parker, who encouraged him to explore casting. This led to a pivotal role with casting legend Shari Rhodes, where she worked as her associate on The Sandlot (1993), ultimately launching Middleton into a distinguished independent casting career. He rose to prominence with early casting credits on Go (1999) and American Pie (1999), establishing his flair for discovering the perfect actor for iconic roles. Over the next decade, he continued to craft casts for successful films such as Bring It On (2000), The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000), Legally Blonde (2001), Old School (2003), In Good Company (2004), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), and A Single Man (2009). His work earned him multiple Artios Award nominations from the Casting Society of America and a win in 2000 for American Pie (comedy). Middleton also served as Executive Vice President of Casting at Paramount Pictures and Paramount Television for nine years, blending creative casting with business acumen. After returning to independent work, he expanded his influence by speaking at educational and industry platforms like the New York Film Academy and SAG-AFTRA Foundation. In these forums, he champions discovering undiscovered talent and emphasises authenticity in auditions. Known for his intuitive eye, Middleton has described casting as seeking actors who don’t merely transform into characters but reveal themselves through the role—an approach he witnessed firsthand when Billy Porter auditioned for The Broken Hearts Club, redefining Middleton’s vision for the character.

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Works as
Producer
Titles
71 on MovieCove · 77 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Up 2% in 30 days

What are Joseph Middleton's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
64%
Bonds
17%
Power
11%
Survival
3%
Society
3%
Identity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 0 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 3 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 3 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
5
Hopeful
3
Contemplative
2
Melancholic
2
Absurd
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Hopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Joseph Middleton's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 44 of their 71 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Joseph Middleton's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

77 credits, 71 with a MovieCove page.

  • Reminders of Him(2026)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Instigators(2024)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • National Anthem(2023)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Road House(2024)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • I.S.S.(2023)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Snag(2023)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Love and Monsters(2020)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run(2020)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Pet Sematary(2019)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Collection(2012)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Immortals(2011)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Abduction(2011)

    Casting Director

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • A Better Life(2011)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Little Fockers(2010)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Fair Game(2010)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • A Single Man(2009)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon(2009)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Law Abiding Citizen(2009)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell(2009)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Management(2008)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist(2008)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • $5 a Day(2008)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Garden Party(2008)

    Casting · Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Jumper(2008)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Heartbreak Kid(2007)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Darwin Awards(2006)

    Casting · Producer

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Accepted(2006)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Danika(2005)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • American Dreamz(2006)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith(2005)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • A Lot Like Love(2005)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Starlet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Pretty Persuasion(2005)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • In Good Company(2004)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Bourne Supremacy(2004)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Extreme Dating(2004)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Dawn of the Dead(2004)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!(2004)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Harry and Max (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Casting

  • My Baby's Daddy(2004)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Old School(2003)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Legally Blonde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Casting Director

  • The Bourne Identity(2002)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Highway(2002)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Stolen Summer(2002)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • 40 Days and 40 Nights(2002)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Cherish(2002)

    Casting · Co-Producer

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Not Another Teen Movie(2001)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • American Pie 2(2001)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Legally Blonde(2001)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Josie and the Pussycats(2001)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Down to Earth(2001)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Donnie Darko(2001)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Bring It On(2000)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Boys and Girls(2000)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas(2000)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy(2000)

    Casting · Producer

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Restaurant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Casting

  • American Pie(1999)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Goodbye Lover(1998)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Go(1999)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Brown's Requiem(1998)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • How to Make the Cruelest Month(1998)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Sparkler(1997)

    Casting · Co-Producer

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Fire Down Below(1997)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Traveller(1997)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Dream with the Fishes(1997)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • First Kid(1996)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Last Dance(1996)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Mulholland Falls(1996)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Ed(1996)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Wild Bill(1995)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • The Doom Generation(1995)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Homage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Casting

  • Silent Fall(1994)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • The Sandlot(1993)

    Casting Associate

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • The Wasp Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Casting Director

Career shape

A full career of 76 titles, 75 of them dated from 1993 to 2026.

Biggest box office

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000)

$2M worldwide

Highest rated

Dream with the Fishes (1997)

Midcredits 77th

Most popular right now

The Darwin Awards (2006)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting1 of 76: 1 only acting, 0 with another roleProducing4 of 76: 0 only producing, 4 with another roleOther crew75 of 76: 71 only other crew, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score46th

76 titles, 4 with more than one role — other crew and producing overlap on 4 of them.

By decade

1990s18 · crew2000s42 · 1 acting · 41 crew2010s7 · crew2020s8 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Joseph Middleton's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of all 71; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 45th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 71 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th16
  • 25th to 49th26
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

26 of their 71 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser23
  • Broadly Agreed11
  • Mixed26

Most divisive · producer

Sparkler (1997)

77th percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · producer

Dream with the Fishes (1997)

Midcredits 77th · 69% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Joseph Middleton work with?

People who share at least 2 of Joseph Middleton's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Finn Taylor shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers