A weight that turns a balance when exactly poised.

(dated) stone's throw

The last throw of the dice or last effort, on which everything is gambled; the last chance.

The hiring of a well-known star to play a small role, so as to generate media or studio attention.

(transitive) To make (a person) discouraged or dejected. / (transitive) To overthrow, to defeat or bring to ruin. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cast, down.

plural of casting couch

plural of casting call

A series of auditions held in order to find a suitable actor, dancer, etc.

(Australia, New Zealand, derogatory) Having one "half-caste" parent; especially, having three Caucasian and one non-Caucasian grandparents

(Australia, New Zealand, derogatory) A person with one "half-caste" parent and one Caucasian parent