casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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As the original casting director on the first movie, Susan Figgis knows this more than the average person.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s why agents, casting directors, producers, filmmakers, and executives attend the annual January festival: to be there when new talent pops up.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
When the casting director showed her Consuelos' picture, Ripa had a premonition.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Azazel Jacobs’ His Three Daughters will receive the Robert Altman Award, given to a film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s why agents, casting directors, producers, filmmakers, and executives attend the annual January festival: to be there when new talent pops up.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
When the casting director showed her Consuelos' picture, Ripa had a premonition.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Azazel Jacobs’ His Three Daughters will receive the Robert Altman Award, given to a film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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