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Casting Director
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Definition: The Casting Director auditions and helps choose all the speaking role actors in movies, television shows, and plays. Must have a wide knowledge of actors, and be able to match the talent with the role. Also serves as the liason between Directors, actors, and their agents. Responsible for negotiating deals with agents and for obtaining contracts for each hired actor.

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