casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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Nicholson, now 87, directed and starred in the movie and eventually cast Steenburgen as his co-lead after a chance meeting outside a casting director's office.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
In speaking with casting director Ivy Isenberg, the actress learned that this kindness isn't entirely altruistic.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The evening honored writer and filmmaker Richard Curtis, casting director Juliet Taylor, and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
The producers are currently in the process of casting the role of Irene, the mother, with casting director Jessica Kelly.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
In speaking with casting director Ivy Isenberg, the actress learned that this kindness isn't entirely altruistic.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The evening honored writer and filmmaker Richard Curtis, casting director Juliet Taylor, and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
The producers are currently in the process of casting the role of Irene, the mother, with casting director Jessica Kelly.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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