central casting
noun
: the department of a movie studio responsible for casting actors especially viewed as a source of people who are stereotypical of their role in appearance, behavior, or nature
a politician right out of central casting
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Cooley was a prosecutor straight out of central casting, as Trump might put it, gray-haired and a bit rumpled, who gave the impression of having witnessed more than his share of crime victims’ pain.
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Dan Morain, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, a man who once came across as an entrepreneur created by VC central casting has evolved, too.
—Byjeff John Roberts and Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 July 2024
Obviously, Djokovic brings literally decades of experience as arguably the greatest player ever to the table, while Alcaraz is out of central casting as his heir apparent.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 12 July 2024
Fly Me to the Moon, however, might be the best challenge recently mounted, even if so much faith is placed in the central casting of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum that, aside from an enjoyably offbeat cameo by Woody Harrelson, there are pretty much no substantial supporting roles.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 July 2024
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Dan Morain, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, a man who once came across as an entrepreneur created by VC central casting has evolved, too.
—Byjeff John Roberts and Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 July 2024
Obviously, Djokovic brings literally decades of experience as arguably the greatest player ever to the table, while Alcaraz is out of central casting as his heir apparent.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 12 July 2024
Fly Me to the Moon, however, might be the best challenge recently mounted, even if so much faith is placed in the central casting of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum that, aside from an enjoyably offbeat cameo by Woody Harrelson, there are pretty much no substantial supporting roles.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 July 2024
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“Central casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20casting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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