recast
v. C1 Advanced US //ɹiˈkæst// UK //ɹɪkˈɑːst// re·cast
v. to change the way a story or a person is described. In movies, it means to change the actors or the way a scene looks.
v. to rephrase or reframe a narrative, character, or situation; to alter the physical appearance or performance of a role. Often used in the context of film production or linguistic analysis.
The director decided to recast the lead role after the first actor left.
The studio recast the villain to give the film a more modern and gritty feel.
By recasting the protagonist as a younger actor, the film managed to attract a new demographic while maintaining the original story's core themes.
From re- + cast.