Casting director
Also called cd
A casting director finds, auditions and shortlists actors for a production, liaising with the director and producers over who suits each role.
They draw up the breakdown that agents and actors see, and they invite actors to audition.
UK and US usage
In the UK, the professional body for casting directors is the Casting Directors' Guild (CDG). In the US, it is the Casting Society of America (CSA).
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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