VIDEO : CBS Wants Inclusive Casting With New 'Drama Diversity' Initiative

CBS is trying to diversify its talent pool. The network announced the launch of its Drama Diversity/'> Diversity Casting Initiative, to rectify its admitted lack of nonwhite actors in its original dramas. The program is also designed to meet with actors outside of the regular Los Angeles rotation. Applicants from underrepresented groups are invited to submit self-taped monologues to a dedicated website. Callback auditions will be held in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco.