1. the practice of casting actors in roles based on their race or ethnicity rather than their talent or suitability for the part
Usage: often used critically to describe discriminatory casting practices

1. to cast an actor in a role based primarily on their race or ethnicity
Usage: often used in the context of film, theater, and television production

Examples

• The director was criticized for colorcasting the lead role, choosing an actor based on appearance rather than acting ability.
• Many theaters have moved away from colorcasting in favor of more inclusive casting practices.
• The film's colorcasting decisions sparked debate among critics and audiences.
• Colorblind casting has become more common as an alternative to traditional colorcasting.
• The production company committed to not colorcasting roles and instead evaluating all actors equally.
• Some argue that colorcasting can perpetuate stereotypes in entertainment.
• The casting director was accused of colorcasting when she filled all supporting roles with actors of the same ethnicity.