casting director

noun

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

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Related Stories The road movie follows two casting directors into the remote reaches of Mexico, where their search for natural actors for a sci-fi film becomes an unsettling journey into their own fears, biases and preconceptions. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026 When the video somehow caught the attention of a casting director, her parents relented, and Natalie, an emergency room nurse, began shuttling Jenna back and forth to LA for auditions several days a week. — Alice Robb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Paley and casting director Jessica Kelly ultimately felt Nivola had the right mix. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 The Pitt won Best Scripted Series and Best Achievement in a Casting Ensemble, with cast members and casting director Cathy Sandrich using their acceptance speeches to highlight the importance of authentic representation. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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