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miscasting

miscasting

6.5
Choosing someone for a role who does not fit it
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪsˌkæstɪŋ/
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  • The actress received criticism for her miscasting as a shy librarian in the action film.

Examples

  • The miscasting of the male romantic lead is also a problem in this intelligent and, in some ways, estimable attempt to make a different sort of romantic costume drama, one that will inspire sufficient curiosity and praise to make the grade as a solid upscale late autumn release for Focus Features.

    Blog text (19)

  • The director acknowledged the miscasting in the play, stating that a different actor would have suited the role better.

  • Critics were less welcoming: the ethnic miscasting drew complaints, and critics were already weary of screen violence.

    Academic text (2017)

  • I remained loyal to this show despite the awful miscasting of Laurence Fishburne.

    Blog text (24)

  • The production is further undermined by miscasting, including that of an uncharismatic Kerry Foerster as Bilbo and Heidi Berg as Thorin Oakenshield.

    Blog text (22)

  • Many fans were disappointed with the miscasting of the lead role, arguing that the actor did not fit the character's profile.

How Suitable

casting
102 3.4
miscasting
6.5

Surface Forms

miscasting singular
miscastings plural

Morphology

miscasting = miscast (transparent) = mis + cast + ing

Derived from 'miscast' (assigning wrongly) with '-ing' forming the act/result; learners who know 'mis-' and the casting sense of 'cast' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Miscasting comes from mis- 'wrong' and cast meaning 'to choose actors' or 'the group of actors', as in 'cast a movie'. So a miscasting is choosing the wrong person for a role, which can spoil a performance.