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central casting

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central casting noun
central casting
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of CENTRAL CASTING
[noncount] informal
: the department at a movie company that chooses which actor will play each part
◊ Someone who is said to be from/out of central casting is a person whose appearance, behavior, or nature seem to be typical for their job or position.