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

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

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

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

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

Nate, we’re so happy you stayed in town,” Rex Rollins the casting director says.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle