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Chemistry read

Meaning in film & television, with examples

nounCommon term

In film & television, chemistry read means: An audition in which performers act together so the casting team can judge their relationship on screen.

In Turkish: uyum seçmesi

How it is used

Casting directors arrange chemistry reads for important pairs or groups of characters.

Example sentences

  1. Their chemistry read made the sisters' rivalry feel both funny and believable.

    The team assesses how the two performances work together.

  2. We scheduled a chemistry read with three possible partners for the lead.

    Several pairings are tested before a partner is chosen.

Common collocations

  • arrange a chemistry read
  • chemistry read with an actor
  • pre-productionThe planning stage before filming starts, when the script is finished, the cast is chosen, locations are found and the budget and schedule are prepared.
  • screenplayThe written plan of a film in a standard format, with scene headings, descriptions of action, character names and dialogue.

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