casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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Helen Geier and Kendra Shay Clarke serve as casting directors.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 June 2025
The school benefits from its location and partnerships with nearby theaters and studios as well as its working faculty, with the program led jointly by an actor, Peter Jay Fernandez, and a casting director, James Calleri.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
In emails reviewed by EW, the casting director sent a script and synopsis to Franco and Brie's agents at WME in August 2020.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 June 2025
Asked about the eternal question actors have of what casting directors are looking for, Gold and Ware are straightforward and encouraging.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 17 June 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 June 2025
The school benefits from its location and partnerships with nearby theaters and studios as well as its working faculty, with the program led jointly by an actor, Peter Jay Fernandez, and a casting director, James Calleri.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
In emails reviewed by EW, the casting director sent a script and synopsis to Franco and Brie's agents at WME in August 2020.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 June 2025
Asked about the eternal question actors have of what casting directors are looking for, Gold and Ware are straightforward and encouraging.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 17 June 2025
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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