Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

central-casting

Noun

/ˈsɛn.trəl ˈkæst.ɪŋ/

Definition

Central casting refers to a method used in the entertainment industry to generate a pool of actors and extras for various productions.

Examples

In the film, the leading man was a perfect example of a central-casting hero, tall and rugged.
The location was so picturesque that it felt like it came straight out of a central-casting scenario.

Meaning

It is often used to describe a type of character or archetype that is typical or stereotypical, suggesting that these roles seem to come from a ‘central casting’ agency.