casting director

noun

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

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Robbie Bryant serves as director of photography and casting directors are Katy Covell and Ollie Gilbert. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 The producer is Mick Pantaleo and Aisha Bywaters serves as casting director. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 Scott had similarly worked with Flynn and Colman before, as well as Billie Piper, who’s magnetic as the famed casting director Patsy Pollack, who nursed Charleson in his last days. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 According to Hassan’s Vulture interview, the casting directors looked for kids with musical experience, not necessarily robust acting résumés. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casting director

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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