1. assigns an actor to an unsuitable role in a play, movie, or other production
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘miscast’

Examples

• The director often miscasts leading actors in romantic comedies.
• She miscasts herself when she tries to play villains.
• The studio frequently miscasts popular stars in dramatic roles.
• He miscasts the young actress as the elderly grandmother.
• The casting director miscasts actors based on their fame rather than talent.
• When a producer miscasts the main character, the entire film suffers.