casting
UK: ˈkɑːstɪŋ | US: ˈkæstɪŋ
n. the process of selecting actors for a play, film, or other production
n. an object made by pouring molten metal or other material into a mold
vt. the act of throwing or directing something (e.g., a fishing line, a glance)
The word "casting" originates from the Old Norse kasta, meaning "to throw." The root cast evolved in Middle English to describe throwing objects (e.g., casting a net) or shaping molten metal by "throwing" it into a mold. The suffix -ing nominalizes the action, leading to modern meanings like actor selection (metaphorically "throwing" roles) or metalworking. The dual sense reflects physical and metaphorical extensions of "throwing."
The director held a casting call for the lead role.
Bronze casting is an ancient art form.
She practiced casting her fishing line into the river.
The factory specializes in precision metal casting.
His casting in the film surprised many critics.