miscasts; miscast; miscasting
1
: to give (an actor) a role for which the actor is not suited
—usually used as (be) miscast
He was miscast in that film.
2
: to make bad choices in selecting actors for (something, such as a play or movie)
—usually used as (be) miscast
The play was miscast.
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“Miscast.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/miscast. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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