Miscasting: meaning, definitions and examples
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miscasting
[ ˈmɪsˌkæstɪŋ ]
film industry
Miscasting refers to the poor choice of actors for specific roles in a film or theatrical production. This can occur when an actor is deemed unsuitable for their character due to mismatched characteristics, appearance, or acting style. Such decisions may lead to a lack of authenticity in the performance and can detract from the overall quality of the production. Miscasting often becomes evident during the audience's reception and critique of a performance.
Synonyms
bad casting, improper casting, wrong casting
Examples of usage
- The miscasting of the lead actor ruined the film.
- Critics noted the miscasting in the latest adaptation.
- Her miscasting in the role of a villain surprised them all.
Translations
Translations of the word "miscasting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escalonamento errado
🇮🇳 गलत कास्टिंग
🇩🇪 Fehlbesetzung
🇮🇩 penempatan yang salah
🇺🇦 невірний кастинг
🇵🇱 błędna obsada
🇯🇵 誤ったキャスティング
🇫🇷 mauvaise distribution
🇪🇸 mala distribución
🇹🇷 yanlış casting
🇰🇷 잘못된 캐스팅
🇸🇦 توزيع خاطئ
🇨🇿 špatné obsazení
🇸🇰 zlé obsadenie
🇨🇳 错误的选角
🇸🇮 slaba izbira
🇮🇸 rangveitingar mistök
🇰🇿 қате кастинг
🇬🇪 მცდარი კასტინგი
🇦🇿 səhv kasting
🇲🇽 mala distribución
Etymology
The term 'miscasting' combines the prefix 'mis-', indicating wrong or bad, with 'casting', which originated in the late 19th century, derived from the theater and film industry, referring to the act of selecting actors for specific roles. 'Casting' itself comes from the middle English word 'casten,' meaning to throw or toss, which metaphorically relates to the idea of throwing an actor into a role. Originally, casting decisions were primarily based on physical appearance, talent, and the actor's previous work; however, as the industry evolved, the importance of emotional and psychological fit for a character became increasingly recognized. The term 'miscasting' has documented usage since at least the mid-20th century, particularly with the rise of film critiques and analysis, emphasizing the significance of actor-role compatibility, which has become a critical focus in contemporary reviews and discussions about film and theatre.