recast
UK: ˌriːˈkɑːst | US: ˌriːˈkæst
vt. to cast or fashion anew
vt. to assign a new role or form to something/someone
n. a new version or adaptation of something
The word "recast" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the verb "cast" (from Old Norse "kasta," meaning "to throw" or "to shape"). Historically, "cast" referred to shaping molten metal or assigning roles in theater. By adding "re-," the term gained the sense of remaking or reassigning. The logic is straightforward: to "cast again" implies reshaping or reallocating, whether in literal (e.g., metalworking) or figurative (e.g., recasting a movie role) contexts.
The director decided to recast the lead role after the first actor withdrew.
The sculptor recast the bronze statue to fix its imperfections.
The company recast its marketing strategy to target younger audiences.
This novel is a recast of an ancient myth in a modern setting.
The data was recast to highlight emerging trends.