casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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Arlie Day and Mike Page serve as co-producers and casting directors.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Models, modeling agents, casting directors, and designers are all noting a startling return to skinniness on the runway.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
According to casting director Mindy Zemrak, the show receives over 15,000 to 20,000 applicants per year.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
And coincidentally the casting director won a BAFTA.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Models, modeling agents, casting directors, and designers are all noting a startling return to skinniness on the runway.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
According to casting director Mindy Zemrak, the show receives over 15,000 to 20,000 applicants per year.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
And coincidentally the casting director won a BAFTA.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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