casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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To paraphrase a member of the European aristocracy, even Louis Vuitton and Bravo casting directors make mistakes.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Raimi was unfamiliar with O’Brien’s work on film until casting director Nancy Nayor introduced him to his work.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Many casting directors don’t have offices there anymore.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Cinematographers and directors thinking about references can effectively comb through their catalogs, while location scouts and casting directors can cast a wide net to track down a specific person or place.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Raimi was unfamiliar with O’Brien’s work on film until casting director Nancy Nayor introduced him to his work.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Many casting directors don’t have offices there anymore.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Cinematographers and directors thinking about references can effectively comb through their catalogs, while location scouts and casting directors can cast a wide net to track down a specific person or place.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 23 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2026.
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