1. the practice of repeatedly casting an actor in the same type of role based on their appearance or previous performances
Usage: entertainment industry
2. the act of categorizing someone based on stereotypes or limited assumptions
Usage: general usage

Examples

• The actor struggled with typecasting after playing the villain in several blockbuster movies.
• She worried that typecasting would limit her career opportunities in Hollywood.
• The director was known for avoiding typecasting and giving actors challenging new roles.
• Typecasting in the workplace can prevent employees from advancing to different positions.
• The casting director tried to break away from traditional typecasting practices.
• His distinctive appearance led to typecasting in gangster films throughout the 1990s.