casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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Meanwhile, the inclusion of casting director Cassandra Kulukundis at the Q&A signals attention to the new casting Oscar category, where Anderson’s ensemble work has always excelled.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
The casting directors spilled their secrets about big actors who auditioned for the show, including Jason Momoa and Joe Maganiello.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After unsuccessfully scouring both Ireland and America for an actor to play the lead role of Conor, Cassidy headed to Australia and saw Ledger with the help of a local casting director.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Green, who curated this traveling exhibition that opened in Atlanta in 2019, has worked as a casting director for Walt Disney World in Orlando and served on the faculty of the UC Irvine and Spelman College.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
The casting directors spilled their secrets about big actors who auditioned for the show, including Jason Momoa and Joe Maganiello.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After unsuccessfully scouring both Ireland and America for an actor to play the lead role of Conor, Cassidy headed to Australia and saw Ledger with the help of a local casting director.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Green, who curated this traveling exhibition that opened in Atlanta in 2019, has worked as a casting director for Walt Disney World in Orlando and served on the faculty of the UC Irvine and Spelman College.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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