In the late 1990s and 2000s, adult entertainment shifted from heavily structured, cinematic narratives to high-volume, pseudo-reality formats. Pierre Woodman was a pioneer of the "casting interview" style.

Because these parts operate in food-grade or industrial environments, the casting is usually:

Casting agencies often work on a wide range of projects, from commercials and TV shows to movies and digital content. They are responsible for finding the right talent to fit the vision of the directors, producers, and casting directors. This process involves scouting talent, holding auditions, and making recommendations for casting choices.

Much like mainstream cinema, specific eras of adult entertainment have dedicated historians and fans who catalog performances, directorships, and performer filmographies.

Additionally, old archives from this era continue to be a focal point for contemporary digital rights management, as legacy performers frequently utilize modern privacy laws (such as GDPR in Europe) to request the removal or de-indexing of early career digital footprints from public search engines.