supporting cast
noun
: the actors in a play, film, or television show other than the main stars
a strong supporting cast
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Notable supporting cast members including Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Its supporting cast members are buttered mashed potatoes and starchy vegetables like peas.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
The trailer is packed with action scenes fit for any of the past and some of the next military action films with an overpowered hero and lovable supporting cast members destined to bite the bullet in a scene culminated by a primal scream from our protagonist.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Sisters in Italy will feature a supporting cast including Bresha Webb (Run the World), EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg (The Color Purple), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters franchise), Godfrey (Regular Black), Giulio Berruti (Downhill), Edmond Laryea (FBI), Sarayu Blue (Expats), and Justin Chatwin (Reagan).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Its supporting cast members are buttered mashed potatoes and starchy vegetables like peas.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
The trailer is packed with action scenes fit for any of the past and some of the next military action films with an overpowered hero and lovable supporting cast members destined to bite the bullet in a scene culminated by a primal scream from our protagonist.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Sisters in Italy will feature a supporting cast including Bresha Webb (Run the World), EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg (The Color Purple), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters franchise), Godfrey (Regular Black), Giulio Berruti (Downhill), Edmond Laryea (FBI), Sarayu Blue (Expats), and Justin Chatwin (Reagan).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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