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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While Stone and Parker provide the majority of voices, there’s an entire supporting cast of fierce talents.
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Sezin Keohler, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Golden State superstar Stephen Curry continues to submit All-Star numbers, but his supporting cast has been fairly inconsistent.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Of course, no buddy comedy is complete without a stellar supporting cast, and this film delivers.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the 2000 release launched both Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel, featuring a supporting cast including Anupam Kher, Farida Jalal, and Dalip Tahil.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sezin Keohler, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Golden State superstar Stephen Curry continues to submit All-Star numbers, but his supporting cast has been fairly inconsistent.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Of course, no buddy comedy is complete without a stellar supporting cast, and this film delivers.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the 2000 release launched both Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel, featuring a supporting cast including Anupam Kher, Farida Jalal, and Dalip Tahil.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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