Definition

To assign an actor to play the same type of role repeatedly, often limiting their opportunities to take on different characters.

Example

After his success in action films, he was often typecast as a tough guy in every movie.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how some actors get typecast in the same roles?

Yeah, it's interesting how they can get stuck playing similar characters.

I wonder if they ever get tired of it after a while.

Probably! It must be frustrating to break out of that mold.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Typecast → It is formed from "type" (from Latin "typus", meaning a model or pattern) and "cast" (from Old Norse "kasta", meaning to throw). The word "typecast" refers to the practice of assigning an actor to a specific role based on their established character or appearance, as if throwing them into a predefined mold or model.

Memory Tip

Think of an actor being 'thrown' ('cast') into a specific 'model' ('type') of character, which helps you remember that typecast means being assigned to a particular role.

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