Have you ever been told you’re “straight out of Central Casting?” If not, you’ve likely heard it somewhere, and if you’re registered, you may have even taken a photo with one of our straight out of Central Casting cards. What you may not know is how this popular phrase has evolved since we were founded in 1925. What does straight out of Central Casting mean?

As with most idioms, straight out of Central Casting has a literal and figurative meaning. Many successful actors and actresses are straight out of Central Casting because they registered with us on their way to stardom, like Tiffany Haddish, Will Ferrell, and Kristen Wiig and legends like John Wayne, Jean Harlow, and Gary Cooper.

Over the years, the phrase has become a popular saying to describe someone who has the traits that fit established stereotypes or archetypes.

When the podcast 99% Invisible visited Central Casting for their episode “Atmospherians,” producer Roman Mars defined straight out of Central Casting as, “something so visually perfect, that it’s like it’s been designed.”

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