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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The supporting cast includes Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng and Harry Lloyd, among others.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
The supporting cast includes John Turturro, Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Dichen Lachman and Christopher Walken, with Sarah Bock joining the cast in Season 2 as new deputy manager Miss Huang.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 14 Jan. 2025
Upgrading the supporting cast, on the other hand, seems plausible.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The supporting cast includes running back Aaron Jones, wide receiver Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Matt Minton, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
The supporting cast includes John Turturro, Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Dichen Lachman and Christopher Walken, with Sarah Bock joining the cast in Season 2 as new deputy manager Miss Huang.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 14 Jan. 2025
Upgrading the supporting cast, on the other hand, seems plausible.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The supporting cast includes running back Aaron Jones, wide receiver Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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