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

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 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

For casting director Gabriel Domingues, putting together the ensemble of “The Secret Agent” meant materializing characters inspired by director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s recollections.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 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

"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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