casting (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkæstɪŋ/
Definition
The process of selecting actors to play particular roles in a play, film, or television show.
Examples
The casting for the new superhero movie is almost complete.
She got her big break after a successful casting call for a popular TV series.
The director's casting choices were widely praised by critics.
How to Use casting
- casting for (prepositional phrase)
- The process of selecting actors for specific roles in a production. — "The studio is casting for the main characters now."
- casting director (collocation)
- The person responsible for selecting actors for roles. — "The casting director interviewed over a hundred applicants."
- casting call (collocation)
- An event where actors audition for roles. — "Many aspiring actors showed up for the casting call."
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