cast ‧ ing /ˈkɑːstɪŋ $ ˈkæstɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun
1 . [uncountable] the process of choosing the actors for a film or play ⇨ cast :
a casting director
2 . [countable] an object made by pouring liquid metal, plastic etc into a ↑ mould (=specially shaped container)
3 . the casting couch a situation in which an actress is persuaded to have sex in return for a part in a film, play etc – used humorously