central casting
noun
: the department of a movie studio responsible for casting actors especially viewed as a source of people who are stereotypical of their role in appearance, behavior, or nature
a politician right out of central casting
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Partner Gregson Bautzer was a larger-than-life showbiz lawyer straight out of central casting who also had strong pull in California and Los Angeles political circles.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
In this redemption story, Ellison may be straight out of central casting.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
In this redemption story, Ellison may be straight out of central casting.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Hughes, 24, arrived straight out of central casting.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
In this redemption story, Ellison may be straight out of central casting.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
In this redemption story, Ellison may be straight out of central casting.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Hughes, 24, arrived straight out of central casting.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Central casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20casting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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