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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There's a pretty darn good supporting cast between the dugouts in Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Bo Bichette and George Springer to name a few.
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Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The film’s supporting cast includes Thomas Middleditch, Jack Kilmer, Ruby McCollister, Adam Goldberg, Mario Cantone, Ione Skye and Merlot.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Almost the entire supporting cast of the TV show are sidelined for the majority of the story, zeroing entirely on Denji and Reze’s sweet and slightly wistful dynamic.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
The film’s supporting cast includes Diego Torrado, Grace Brennan, Anne Lois Bullington and Simon Longnight.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
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Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The film’s supporting cast includes Thomas Middleditch, Jack Kilmer, Ruby McCollister, Adam Goldberg, Mario Cantone, Ione Skye and Merlot.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Almost the entire supporting cast of the TV show are sidelined for the majority of the story, zeroing entirely on Denji and Reze’s sweet and slightly wistful dynamic.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
The film’s supporting cast includes Diego Torrado, Grace Brennan, Anne Lois Bullington and Simon Longnight.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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