casting agency

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A company that finds and selects actors for films, plays, TV shows, or advertisements.

   Grammar: Countable: a casting agency, several casting agencies.

   Patterns

   • a casting agency for something
   • register with a casting agency
   • work through a casting agency

   She signed with a casting agency in London to get auditions for TV roles.

   The casting agency sent twenty actors to read for the part.

   Many extras find work through a local casting agency.

2. 2nouncountable

   The department or office within a production company that organizes auditions and chooses performers.

   Grammar: Often used with 'the': the casting agency for the film.

   Patterns

   • the casting agency for a film
   • contact the casting agency

   The casting agency for the movie held open auditions in Chicago.

   If you want to be an extra, contact the casting agency directly.

   The casting agency asked for a recent headshot and resume.

Word forms

Common combinations

sign with a casting agency

He signed with a casting agency after drama school.

a reputable casting agency

Always check that a casting agency is reputable before paying any fees.

casting agency audition

The casting agency audition was held in a small studio.

casting agency database

Your profile stays in the casting agency database for one year.

Synonyms and how they differ

casting company

Almost the same; 'casting company' is slightly more common in British English.

talent agency

A talent agency represents performers and finds them work, while a casting agency mainly finds actors for producers.

Word family

cast verb

To choose actors for a play or film.

casting noun

The process of choosing actors.

casting director noun

The person who runs the casting process.

Commonly confused: casting agency or talent agency?

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