screen test
noun
: a short film sequence for assessing the ability or suitability of a person for a movie role
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Fun fact: Hoult actually auditioned for Superman and made it to the final screen tests before landing Lex instead.
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EW.com, 28 June 2025
In a new interview with Puck, Murphy revealed the screen test was just that—a taste of the overall vision, not the actual wardrobe or wig that will be used during filming.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 June 2025
Rupert Everett and Alan Cumming also did screen tests for the role, with the latter allegedly dropping out due to salary disputes.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 2 May 2025
Malick was given some script pages and told to come back Monday for a screen test.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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EW.com, 28 June 2025
In a new interview with Puck, Murphy revealed the screen test was just that—a taste of the overall vision, not the actual wardrobe or wig that will be used during filming.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 June 2025
Rupert Everett and Alan Cumming also did screen tests for the role, with the latter allegedly dropping out due to salary disputes.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 2 May 2025
Malick was given some script pages and told to come back Monday for a screen test.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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“Screen test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screen%20test. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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