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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In addition to Urban, the all-star supporting cast included Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor and Bailey Zimmerman.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
The supporting cast includes three Deadwood alums: Kim Dickens as the cop assigned to the murder, Michael Harney as Chloe’s loyal doorman, and Keone Young as a private investigator.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The very large supporting cast including Filha regular Udo Kier fill in all the blanks in this overlong — at 158 minutes — sometimes rambling scenario that Filha nevertheless has managed to infuse with style and widescreen excitement.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025
Suddenly, the Fever looks like a team with the supporting cast needed around Clark and center Aliyah Boston.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
The supporting cast includes three Deadwood alums: Kim Dickens as the cop assigned to the murder, Michael Harney as Chloe’s loyal doorman, and Keone Young as a private investigator.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The very large supporting cast including Filha regular Udo Kier fill in all the blanks in this overlong — at 158 minutes — sometimes rambling scenario that Filha nevertheless has managed to infuse with style and widescreen excitement.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025
Suddenly, the Fever looks like a team with the supporting cast needed around Clark and center Aliyah Boston.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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