live-action
adjective
live-ac·tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən 
variants
or less commonly live action
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
a live-action film
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
a live-action performance
live-action role-playing games
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His portrayal of Robert, his first main role in a live-action series, earned him five Emmy nominations, including three wins.
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Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
As its lack of an official title would indicate, details about Lamar, Parker and Stone’s live-action collaboration have been closely guarded.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
Now, Paramount has announced a new live-action movie.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The plot is currently under wraps, but the film — which will mark the first live-action entry into the world — is looking to start production in early 2025.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
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Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
As its lack of an official title would indicate, details about Lamar, Parker and Stone’s live-action collaboration have been closely guarded.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
Now, Paramount has announced a new live-action movie.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The plot is currently under wraps, but the film — which will mark the first live-action entry into the world — is looking to start production in early 2025.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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live-action
adjective
live-ac·tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
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