typecast — To repeatedly cast an actor in the same type of role because of their appearance or previous performances
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To repeatedly cast an actor in the same type of role because of their appearance or previous performances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪpkæst/
Example Sentences
- Hugh Jackman was worried about being typecast as Wolverine after playing the character for 17 years.
- My mom has typecast me as the family tech support just because I fixed her phone once.
- The comedy actor took on a dramatic role to avoid being typecast.
typecast
VERB[/ˈtaɪpkæst/]
To repeatedly cast an actor in the same type of role because of their appearance or previous performances
The veteran actor was always typecast as the grumpy old detective.
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“Hugh Jackman was worried about being typecast as Wolverine after playing the character for 17 years.”
“My mom has typecast me as the family tech support just because I fixed her phone once.”
“The comedy actor took on a dramatic role to avoid being typecast.”
“Don't typecast all teenagers as lazy - some of us actually do our homework!”
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