casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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With McWilliams having retired before Amazon’s acquisition of the Bond franchise, the search for the next 007 actor falls to casting director Nina Gold and director Denis Villeneuve.
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Zack Sharf For Variety,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
With McWilliams having retired before Amazon’s acquisition of the Bond franchise, the search for the next 007 actor falls to casting director Nina Gold and director Denis Villeneuve.
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Zack Sharf,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Baz Bamigboye reported exclusively for Deadline in May that his conversation with casting director Nina Gold was not about film or TV personalities, but centered more on actors who’d trod the boards in London’s West End.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The casting directors aren't always nice.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Zack Sharf For Variety,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
With McWilliams having retired before Amazon’s acquisition of the Bond franchise, the search for the next 007 actor falls to casting director Nina Gold and director Denis Villeneuve.
—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Baz Bamigboye reported exclusively for Deadline in May that his conversation with casting director Nina Gold was not about film or TV personalities, but centered more on actors who’d trod the boards in London’s West End.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The casting directors aren't always nice.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for casting director
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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