How to Use casting director in a Sentence
casting director
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The actor sent in a tape and then progressed to an audition with the casting director.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2021
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For each casting director interviewed here, a trans role is often where the open-door policy slams shut.
—Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2021
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Then, casting director Ellen Lewis — the Ellen Lewis — called.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 July 2024
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The casting process was always very important to me to give people a chance to meet me, the director face to face, and not have to go through a casting director.
—Lynette Rice, EW.com, 16 Nov. 2021
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Fredrika says they were contacted on Instagram by a casting director.
—Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2021
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At the time, the greatest moment of the year was having Ava and [casting director] Aisha Coley in my room on my Zoom.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2021
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From there, casting directors release breakdowns — brief descriptions of the characters’ ages and types — either on websites or to a select group of agents and managers.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
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Eliza Roberts, the actor/casting director and producer who is married to Eric Roberts, is also involved in both projects.
—Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 13 Sep. 2021
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Come prepared for the chance to read a script live in front of an audience and receive realtime feedback from some of the top casting directors, producers and entertainers in the business.
—Essence, 9 Mar. 2024
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Most of these experiences highlighted the lack of people of color in decision-making roles, such as casting director, producer or director.
—Manori Ravindran, Variety, 23 Aug. 2021
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But a casting director called me back to do a call with her.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2022
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The New Girl star, 43, and his casting director wife, Tess Sanchez, have adopted a dog.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
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Ditto with the actors who were in those pilots who at least had the chance to go in front of the casting directors.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024
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When asked to reveal the name of the casting director, Ralph declined.
—Marissa Charles, PEOPLE.com, 6 Apr. 2022
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The actor nabbed the part after he was approached by a casting director on the street in New York City.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2023
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Laird was the casting director for that ad and wouldn’t be surprised if Reid added that final touch on his own.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2024
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The same goes for those who go around the casting director and reach out to the producer directly.
—Susan Johnston, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2022
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Then a casting director in Los Angeles heard about her, tested her for a show, and the rest has led to, well, all of this.
—Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, 6 June 2023
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If anything, Charles should be drafting a thank-you note— and not just to the casting director who thought he should be played by the dashing West.
—Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2022
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Hurt won a Tony Award the following year for his portrayal of a casting director in the play.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2022
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The New Girl star and his wife, former casting director Tess Sanchez, married in 2008.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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Matt Western served as U.K. casting director on the project.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024
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Isaiah come through via the show’s casting director, Francine Maisler.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022
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Akoka worked as a casting director and acting coach, Guéret was a casting trainee, and the two became fast friends.
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 23 May 2022
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This casting director wants to elevate the art of acting for video games.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022
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As Lee makes her way to glam, everyone from models to the casting director makes sure to say hello or give her a hug.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2023
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In an audition, often the first round is just you and, more times than not, a female casting director.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022
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When casting director Alexa Fogel’s extensive search led to Reign, the actor fell for the script.
—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022
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After trying to find the right person, the casting director suggested her for the role.
—Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022
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The actors, casting directors, costume designers, documentary, executives, makeup artists and hairstylists branches have invited more women than men.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 June 2024
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