cast of characters
idiom
—sometimes used to refer to a group of people who have important roles in a book, story, or event
The cast of characters includes President Johnson and his top advisers during the Vietnam War.
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The cast of characters and a smattering of Latin words and phrases imbue this futuristic setting with conflicts and myths borrowed from ancient history.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
And while a great team makes any production more than the sum of its parts, Huang’s excellent work brings a familiar cast of characters to life in a way that’s distinctly different from any previous incarnation of DC Comics’ infamous Extended Universe.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
In addition to an eclectic cast of characters and McEntire’s signature edge woven throughout the comedy, the Tennessee-set sitcom feels like a universal crowdpleaser about family, friendship and generational divisions while paying homage to past TV shows’ rhythmic beats and tone.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
That said, Segel couldn't be more proud of how that manifested in the evolution of Shrinking and its cast of characters in season two.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
And while a great team makes any production more than the sum of its parts, Huang’s excellent work brings a familiar cast of characters to life in a way that’s distinctly different from any previous incarnation of DC Comics’ infamous Extended Universe.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
In addition to an eclectic cast of characters and McEntire’s signature edge woven throughout the comedy, the Tennessee-set sitcom feels like a universal crowdpleaser about family, friendship and generational divisions while paying homage to past TV shows’ rhythmic beats and tone.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
That said, Segel couldn't be more proud of how that manifested in the evolution of Shrinking and its cast of characters in season two.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Cast of characters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20of%20characters. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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