casting director

noun

: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)

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With a little help from casting directors and the rumor mill, the stars of the forthcoming separate Beatle biopics are coming into view — and could now include two actors from Gladiator II. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024 Her A-list behind-the-scenes crew included music composer Kurt Farquhar, casting director Leah Daniels Butler, executive producer Caroline Williams and Dr. Bernice King, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s daughter. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Wilde, who started out as an assistant casting director and moved into acting on such series as The O.C. and House, and has now been acting in films for 20 years, made her feature directing debut with 2019’s Booksmart, following it up with 2022’s Don’t Worry Darling. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024 Parton said a select few will get to audition in person for the show’s casting director. Lisa Respers France, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for casting director 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of casting director was in 1922

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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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