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casting director

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of casting director

First recorded in 1920–25


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"I messaged the casting director from it, just with wide eyes from the announcement," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

The assistant to the casting director who auditioned me must have forgotten to ask.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 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

Over the years, Ortiz had developed a relationship with casting director Jeanne McCarthy, who often invited him to audition for acting jobs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 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

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