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Oxford Dictionary: n. A very typical example of a certain person or thing.

Castability categorizes all dramatic roles into twelve common character archetypes in order to help the actor explore and experience different roles used in TV and film, and to help the casting world find these actors when searching for these types. Archetypes are gender, race, age, and ability neutral.

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The Archetypes

Oxford Dictionary: n. A very typical example of a certain person or thing.

Castability categorizes all dramatic roles into twelve common character archetypes in order to help the actor explore and experience different roles used in TV and film, and to help the casting world find these actors when searching for these types. Archetypes are gender, race, age, and ability neutral.

The Magician
The Explorer
The Sage
The Ruler
The Hero
The Creator
The Jester
The Innocent
The Everyperson
The Caregiver
The Lover
The Rebel
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