screen test
noun
: a short film sequence for assessing the ability or suitability of a person for a movie role
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Universal told Bob Zemeckis that Jerry could be cast, but only if subject to a screen test.
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Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Next were screen tests, a first date with the camera.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
But the actor recorded a screen test showcasing himself being funny by being not funny in January 2024 that ultimately won over Paramount brass.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Welles did screen tests and brought in actors, and invited them to dinner at Chasen’s.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2025
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Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Next were screen tests, a first date with the camera.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
But the actor recorded a screen test showcasing himself being funny by being not funny in January 2024 that ultimately won over Paramount brass.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Welles did screen tests and brought in actors, and invited them to dinner at Chasen’s.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2025
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“Screen test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screen%20test. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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