Casting directors are typically looking for a variety of things when casting actors for a project. Here are a few key things that casting directors typically look for:

1. Physical appearance: Casting directors are often looking for actors who match a certain physical description or look. This can include factors such as age, ethnicity, height, and body type.
2. Acting skills: Of course, casting directors are primarily looking for actors who have strong acting skills and can bring a character to life on screen. They look for actors who can take direction well and deliver a range of emotions and performances.
3. Typecasting: Some roles are more specific in terms of appearance or acting style, casting directors may consider actors who are well known for certain types of roles.
4. Availability: Casting directors also take into consideration an actor’s availability for the production schedule, location and commitment to the project.
5. Chemistry: For certain roles casting directors may look for actors who have on-screen chemistry with the other actors in the cast, it is important that actors have a good connection and understand each other to create a believable performance.
6. Professionalism: Casting directors also look for actors who are professional, reliable and easy to work with. This includes actors who are punctual, prepared and have a good attitude on set.
7. Social Media presence: With the development of social media, casting directors may check an actor’s online presence and activity, this could be an additional tool to evaluate an actor’s suitability to a certain role or to measure the actors reach in terms of audience.

It’s important to note that every casting director and every project is different, so what one casting director is looking for may not be the same as another. However, these are some general things that casting directors typically look for when casting actors.

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