casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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Felicia Fasano is the casting director.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The casting director deserves a raise.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
The academy’s video presentation goes inside the casting process with casting directors discussing their craft and includes previously unseen auditions and screen tests.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
But at least one casting director is encouraging singles to apply for a second season.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The casting director deserves a raise.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
The academy’s video presentation goes inside the casting process with casting directors discussing their craft and includes previously unseen auditions and screen tests.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
But at least one casting director is encouraging singles to apply for a second season.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for casting director
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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