supporting cast
noun phrase
Pronunciation: səˈpɔːrtɪŋ kɑːst
Definition
The group of actors in a film, play, or television show who are not the main characters but play important roles.
Examples
The film won awards not only for its lead actors but also for the strength of its supporting cast.
Many viewers felt that the supporting cast in the series outshone the main stars.
How to Use supporting cast
- supporting cast of a film (collocation)
- The group of actors in a film who are not the main characters. — "The supporting cast of the film was excellent."
- supporting cast of a play (collocation)
- The group of actors in a play who are not the main characters. — "The supporting cast of the play delivered their lines with great skill."
- supporting cast of a TV show (collocation)
- The group of actors in a television show who are not the main characters. — "Many viewers felt the supporting cast of the TV show deserved more screen time."
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