Typecasting is a term used in acting to describe the act of assigning an actor to a specific type of role based on their appearance, personality or performance in previous roles. Some synonyms for typecasting include pigeonholing, stereotyping, or labeling. When an actor is typecast, they may find it difficult to break free from the same types of roles and may not be considered for different types of characters. Other related terms include typecasting an actress as a sex object, racial typecasting, and age typecasting. However, breaking typecasting can often lead to a wider range of roles, increased acting opportunities and a more successful career in acting.