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

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

Nice that they’re making the first casting Oscar special with someone from each nominated movie singing the casting director’s praises.

From Los Angeles Times

The casting director Debra Zane always comes back to a universal movie-watching experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

It even happens to her, a casting director who has assembled star-studded casts for films such as “Men in Black,” “American Beauty” and the “Ocean’s” franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal

If a casting director behind a star-driven ensemble takes home the trophy, it could validate views some members of the casting community have spent decades fighting—that the job is really about relationships and status over artistry.

From The Wall Street Journal