Miscast: meaning, definitions and examples
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miscast
[ ˌmɪsˈkæst ]
casting error
To miscast means to assign someone to a role or job for which they are not suited or to make a mistake in assigning a part in a play or film. This term is often used in the context of theatre or film productions when an actor is not the right fit for a character.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The director miscast the leading role, leading to poor reviews.
- Critics said the film was miscast and lacked chemistry between the leads.
- I think they miscast the villain; he seems too nice for the role.
Translations
Translations of the word "miscast" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elenco mal escalado
🇮🇳 गलत भूमिका
🇩🇪 falsche Besetzung
🇮🇩 peran yang salah
🇺🇦 невірний кастинг
🇵🇱 złe obsadzenie
🇯🇵 誤ったキャスティング
🇫🇷 mauvais casting
🇪🇸 casting incorrecto
🇹🇷 yanlış kadro
🇰🇷 잘못된 캐스팅
🇸🇦 توزيع خاطئ
🇨🇿 špatné obsazení
🇸🇰 nesprávne obsadenie
🇨🇳 错误的选角
🇸🇮 slabo castanje
🇮🇸 rangur rangur
🇰🇿 қате кастинг
🇬🇪 მცდარი კასტინგი
🇦🇿 səhv seçmə
🇲🇽 casting incorrecto
Etymology
The word 'miscast' is a compound of 'mis-' meaning wrong or badly, and 'cast', which originates from the Old Norse word 'kasta' meaning to throw. The term 'cast' in the context of assigning roles is believed to date back to the early 15th century. As the performing arts evolved, the need to accurately assign roles became paramount for theatrical success. The prefix 'mis-' was added to indicate an incorrect casting choice, which began to appear prominently in the 20th century with the rise of cinema and theatrical performances as major forms of entertainment. The evolution of the term reflects the ongoing relationship between audience reception and actor suitability in dramatic arts.