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Definition cross-cast in British English

cross-cast verb

verb
1

to cast the same actor in more than one play/film

Example

Hammer Studios brought new life to the Dracula and Frankenstein sagas starting in the mid-1950's, but in spite of the regular cross-casting of actors between the series, the two monsters shared no films.

2

to cast women in men's roles and vice versa

Example

3 males, 2 females, though some gender flexibility is possible (3 of the characters could be cross-cast).

Definition cross-cast in British English