casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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During a 2017 interview with The Wrap, the Handmaid's Tale actor recalled reading for the part in front of Lucas and casting director Robin Gurland.
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 25 May 2025
When auditioning, casting directors may not find the actor right for that particular role, but might remember them for something different later.
—Stacey Stratton, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Clearly, Pantoliano was cast in this role before casting directors discovered his evil aura.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 19 May 2025
There was also the work of costume designer Tanja Caldwell, casting director Kim Taylor Coleman, and Regina King, who serves as both executive producer and director of one episode.
—Krysta Hawkins, Vogue, 18 May 2025
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 25 May 2025
When auditioning, casting directors may not find the actor right for that particular role, but might remember them for something different later.
—Stacey Stratton, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Clearly, Pantoliano was cast in this role before casting directors discovered his evil aura.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 19 May 2025
There was also the work of costume designer Tanja Caldwell, casting director Kim Taylor Coleman, and Regina King, who serves as both executive producer and director of one episode.
—Krysta Hawkins, Vogue, 18 May 2025
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 Jun. 2025.
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