recast
/riˈkæst/
noun
- An instance of giving a role to a different actor in a play, movie, or show.
- The director announced a recast for the upcoming season.
- After the recast, the show felt completely different.
- The recast of the main character surprised many fans of the original series.
- A change in the form, structure, or expression of something.
- The editor suggested a recast of the opening paragraph.
- His speech was a recast of the same old promises.
- The recast of the company's mission statement helped clarify its goals.
verb
- To give a role in a play, movie, or show to a different actor.
- The producer recast the entire ensemble to bring a fresh energy to the production.
- They had to recast the villain for the sequel because the original actor was unavailable.
- The director decided to recast the lead role after the first actor dropped out.
- To change the form, structure, or expression of something, such as a sentence, plan, or idea.
- The teacher asked the student to recast the sentence in the passive voice.
- She recast her argument in simpler terms so everyone could understand.
- After the feedback, the team recast their marketing strategy to focus on younger audiences.
- To shape or form again by melting and pouring into a mold (usually metal or glass).
- The jeweler recast the gold ring into a new design.
- The sculptor recast the bronze statue after finding a flaw in the original.
- They recast the church bell using the same metal from the old one.
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