casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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Series creator Clyde Phillips says Slater was first suggested by casting director John Papsidera.
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 9 June 2025
Many casting directors agree that cinema is suffering from a shortage of bankable leads.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Viewers will once again be empowered to play casting director by voting for their favorite couples on the Love Island App.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 May 2025
During a 2017 interview with The Wrap, the Handmaid's Tale actor recalled reading for the part in front of Lucas and casting director Robin Gurland.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 9 June 2025
Many casting directors agree that cinema is suffering from a shortage of bankable leads.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Viewers will once again be empowered to play casting director by voting for their favorite couples on the Love Island App.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 May 2025
During a 2017 interview with The Wrap, the Handmaid's Tale actor recalled reading for the part in front of Lucas and casting director Robin Gurland.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 25 May 2025
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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