Analysing joining the cast? (6,5)

I believe the answer is:

taking apart

'analysing' is the definition.
('take apart' can be a synonym of 'analyse')

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Another definition for taking apart that I've seen is " Criticising".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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