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

It was “daunting” building a sprawling cast of 30 young newcomers, says casting director Nina Gold, “but they gave us loads of time.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

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 • Mar. 13, 2026

I Swear won three awards in total, with casting director Lauren Evans adding to its tally by winning best casting, describing the performance from Aramayo as "stellar."

From BBC • Feb. 22, 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