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 Kyle Chandler, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson.
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The new supporting cast even vaguely resembles their earlier Franco counterparts.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
All those viewers saw an entertaining basketball contest, one that highlighted bankable stars while showcasing strong supporting cast contributions.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
And the supporting cast, led by nepo babies Jamie Lee Curtis and Billie Lourd, have earned raves for their moving performances.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The new supporting cast even vaguely resembles their earlier Franco counterparts.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
All those viewers saw an entertaining basketball contest, one that highlighted bankable stars while showcasing strong supporting cast contributions.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
And the supporting cast, led by nepo babies Jamie Lee Curtis and Billie Lourd, have earned raves for their moving performances.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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