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casting
In the entertainment industry, this word carries a sense of curation and matching. It is not just about hiring, but about finding a specific aesthetic or energetic fit between a performer and a character. It implies a selective, often competitive process of auditioning and elimination.
In industrial and artistic contexts, the term evokes a transition from liquid to solid. It suggests a permanent transformation where a fluid substance takes on a rigid, predetermined form. This creates a feeling of stability and structural integrity once the process is complete.
Countable when referring to a physical object made from a mold (a bronze casting). Uncountable when referring to the professional process of selecting actors (the casting was difficult).
Meanings
The process of selecting actors for a play, movie, or television show.
The director is still casting for the lead role.
The act of pouring molten metal or plastic into a mold.
The casting of the engine block requires high precision.
An object made by pouring molten material into a mold.
The bronze casting was displayed in the gallery.
To select a performer for a specific role.
They are casting a new lead for the Broadway show.