verb To make or shape something again in a different form.
- The director decided to recast the ending of the play.
- Engineers recast the broken part in a stronger metal.
- She recast her argument in plainer language for the jury.
- The writer recast the old fairy tale as a modern thriller.
verb To give the parts in a play, film or show to different actors.
- The studio had to recast the lead after the actor withdrew.
- Producers recast two supporting roles before filming began.
- The show was recast when its original stars moved on.
- The studio decided to recast the lead role after the actor dropped out.
noun The act or result of recasting something.
- The film's recast gave the story a fresh feel.
- The recast of the villain surprised longtime fans of the show.
- The recast of the report made it far clearer to read.
- The sequel is really a recast of the original story.
