Rollenbesetzung

cast; casting of roles

noun ROL-len-be-zet-soong Rare

Usage Note

Rollenbesetzung refers to the assignment of roles in a play or film — who plays which character. Die Rollenbesetzung war umstritten means the casting decision was controversial.

Examples

"Die Rollenbesetzung für das Theaterstück wurde in der Zeitung bekanntgegeben."

Natural Translation

The cast for the play was announced in the newspaper.

Literal Translation

The role-casting for the theatre piece was in the newspaper announced.

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