How to Use casting director in a Sentence

casting director

noun
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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
  • 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
  • Then, casting director Ellen Lewis — the Ellen Lewis — called.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 July 2024
  • 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
  • Fredrika says they were contacted on Instagram by a casting director.
    — Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • But a casting director called me back to do a call with her.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2022
  • The New Girl star, 43, and his casting director wife, Tess Sanchez, have adopted a dog.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • 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
  • When asked to reveal the name of the casting director, Ralph declined.
    — Marissa Charles, PEOPLE.com, 6 Apr. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The New Girl star and his wife, former casting director Tess Sanchez, married in 2008.
    — Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • Matt Western served as U.K. casting director on the project.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Isaiah come through via the show’s casting director, Francine Maisler.
    — Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • This casting director wants to elevate the art of acting for video games.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • After trying to find the right person, the casting director suggested her for the role.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022
  • 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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