casting director

American  

noun

1. the person responsible for selecting the cast of a theatrical production, motion picture, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of casting director

First recorded in 1920–25

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casting director

Following my fifth year in repertory theater, casting director Rosemarie Tichler, who had befriended me at Carnegie Mellon’s TCG auditions, urged me to move to New York, so I did.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

“I collaborated with the great casting director Nicole Arbusto, who has cast some of the most exciting things in film, television and theater. She’s very special and found these wonderful actors.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

After three final women auditioned, Burley explained how the casting director told the group to "make your mind up".

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

That said, when the casting director on “Half Man” asked him about his “dream cast,” Gadd expressed Bell was the only one who would genuinely excite him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026

"What? No no no. I'm the director. I'm the writer, producer, director, assistant-costume designer, and casting director."

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan