casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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Others, such as Netflix, Apple TV and Hulu, followed suit in making such hires, though some networks, most notably HBO, have opted not to have casting executives, instead relying on individual casting directors.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
His mindset had paid off, and such was their determination to see him in person that Quentin and casting director Vickie Thomas decided to work around the young actor’s theater commitments.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
This year, now that the Academy is finally recognizing casting directors for their work — with the launch of a casting category — there’s a world where Maisler could snag more than one nomination.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The sheer scope of House of Dynamite was nothing that the casting director had experience in her career, which includes Coen Brothers onscreen ensembles and titles like Past Lives.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
His mindset had paid off, and such was their determination to see him in person that Quentin and casting director Vickie Thomas decided to work around the young actor’s theater commitments.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
This year, now that the Academy is finally recognizing casting directors for their work — with the launch of a casting category — there’s a world where Maisler could snag more than one nomination.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The sheer scope of House of Dynamite was nothing that the casting director had experience in her career, which includes Coen Brothers onscreen ensembles and titles like Past Lives.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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