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

Example Sentences

Then in October, I got a random call from a casting director asking me to audition for “Being Human,” a BBC pilot.

From The Wall Street Journal

Each nominated film may list up to two casting directors who receive a principal on-screen credit such as casting director or casting by.

From Los Angeles Times

Working in tandem with the director, a casting director “provides the flesh and blood, human elements of the film,” Gold writes in an email about the nature of the gig — identifying “one sole person to play each role, out of boundless possibilities.”

From Los Angeles Times

Safdie and casting director Jennifer Venditti assembled an army of unlikely actors to populate their version of a bygone New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We found Ralph at a racetrack,” said the casting director.

From The Wall Street Journal