typecast
/ˈtaɪpˌkæst/
verb
- To repeatedly give an actor the same kind of role because of their appearance, personality, or previous success in similar roles.
- She refused a role in the sequel because she didn't want to be typecast as the funny best friend.
- Directors often typecast tall, deep-voiced actors as authority figures.
- After playing a villain in three movies, the actor worried he would be typecast forever.
- To assign someone a fixed role or label in any context, limiting their opportunities to be seen differently.
- The company tends to typecast new employees based on their college majors rather than their actual skills.
- In school, teachers sometimes typecast quiet students as shy and never ask them to lead group projects.
- Don't typecast your teammates before you've seen what they can do.
noun
- The act or practice of assigning an actor the same type of role repeatedly.
- Typecast can be frustrating for actors who want to show their range.
- Many comedians face typecast after starring in a hit sitcom.
- The actor struggled to escape the typecast of playing only romantic leads.