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miscast (v.)

late 14c., "to cast (a glance, an 'eye') with evil intent" see mis- (1) + cast (v.). Meaning "to reckon erroneously" is from 1590s. Theatrical sense of "to place an actor in an unsuitable roll" is recorded from 1927. Related: Miscasting.

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Definitions of miscast from WordNet

miscast (v.)
cast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable role;
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