casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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The unscripted casting director has spent her career scouting and vetting everyday people destined to be TV characters.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The move follows the introduction in 2025 of chapters dedicated to casting directors, cinematographers, composers, costume designers, editors, make-up and hair artists, production designers, and sound designers.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Alongside the award presentation, ICDA will host a series of panels and masterclasses exploring the craft and impact of casting in contemporary filmmaking, with several dozen international casting directors in attendance.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 May 2026
Models, modeling agents, casting directors, and designers are all noting a startling return to skinniness on the runway.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The move follows the introduction in 2025 of chapters dedicated to casting directors, cinematographers, composers, costume designers, editors, make-up and hair artists, production designers, and sound designers.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Alongside the award presentation, ICDA will host a series of panels and masterclasses exploring the craft and impact of casting in contemporary filmmaking, with several dozen international casting directors in attendance.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 May 2026
Models, modeling agents, casting directors, and designers are all noting a startling return to skinniness on the runway.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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