- to cast (a performer) in a role that requires characteristics of physique, manner, personality, etc., similar to those possessed by the performer.
- to cast (a performer) repeatedly in a kind of role closely patterned after that of the actor's previous successes.
- to stereotype: He realizes now he's been typecast as an executive errand boy.
- to cast (type).
- (of text to be printed) having the type already cast.
- to cast (an actor) in the same kind of role continually, esp because of his physical appearance or previous success in such roles
