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

His friend and casting director Kirsty McGregor, who cast “Colin” and “Last Seen,” disagreed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

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

In Clausen, 21, he and casting director Nikki Barrett found an actor with range who could pull off the challenge of a highly interior and extremely physical dual role as Ryan and his supernatural double.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 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