casting director
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of casting director
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The assistant to the casting director who auditioned me must have forgotten to ask.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
According to Variety, the studio has been auditioning actors for the last few weeks and has tapped “Game of Thrones” and “Star Wars” sequel trilogy casting director Nina Gold for the process.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Tucker has also served as Mike White’s casting director for all four seasons of “The White Lotus.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
That said, it was heartening to witness the first-ever Oscar for best casting, which went to “One Battle After Another” casting director Cassandra Kulukundis.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
At any moment, Rex Rollins the casting director could call, so I’m clutching my dying Nokia in one hand and, no doubt about it, that lucky rabbit foot in the other.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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