配役 (はいやく, haiyaku) Japanese meaning: casting | KotomoraThe director took time over the casting.
The cast of this movie is very impressive.
Usage patterns
〈人〉を〈役〉に配役するto cast someone in a role
The director cast the newcomer actress in the lead role.
配役を決めるto decide on the casting
The producer decided on the casting.
配役が発表されるthe cast is announced
The film's cast will be announced next week.
