casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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Carrying the movie is Jasper Billerbeck, whom Akin’s casting director found at a sailing school.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
Over the years, Ortiz had developed a relationship with casting director Jeanne McCarthy, who often invited him to audition for acting jobs.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Felicia Fasano is the casting director.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The casting director deserves a raise.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
Over the years, Ortiz had developed a relationship with casting director Jeanne McCarthy, who often invited him to audition for acting jobs.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Felicia Fasano is the casting director.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The casting director deserves a raise.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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