in the original
idiom
: in the language used by the original writer
We read Homer in the original, not in translation.
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Murphy starred in the original film, then largely still unknown as an actor.
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Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
Like his costar John Travolta, Conaway appeared in the original cast of Grease on Broadway, serving as an understudy for several of the roles, eventually taking over the part of Danny Zuko.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 9 May 2024
The lineup includes Billy Eichner, the voice of Timon in the remake, as well as Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella and Jason Weaver, who in the original movie voiced Scar, Timon, Pumbaa and young Simba, respectively.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
And workers are adding technology that was not in the original theater.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
The rapper carried a fabric bouquet made up of the Flor de Maga, which is the national flower of Puerto Rico; along with a rose, and a flax plant, which is what Sleeping Beauty pricked her finger on in the original fairy tale, according to Vogue.
—Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
In fact, the defendant's travels during that time are described in the original Probable Cause Affidavit supporting the Criminal Complaint in this case.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 2 May 2024
On Saturday, actors Heather Donahue, Michael Williams, and Joshua Leonard released a joint statement to Lionsgate asking for retroactive and future residual payments for their roles in the original film.
—Justin Carter / Gizmodo, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2024
Anderson will be love interest, akin to the role played in the original by Priscilla Presley, with a mix of sexiness and goofiness.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
Like his costar John Travolta, Conaway appeared in the original cast of Grease on Broadway, serving as an understudy for several of the roles, eventually taking over the part of Danny Zuko.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 9 May 2024
The lineup includes Billy Eichner, the voice of Timon in the remake, as well as Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella and Jason Weaver, who in the original movie voiced Scar, Timon, Pumbaa and young Simba, respectively.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
And workers are adding technology that was not in the original theater.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
The rapper carried a fabric bouquet made up of the Flor de Maga, which is the national flower of Puerto Rico; along with a rose, and a flax plant, which is what Sleeping Beauty pricked her finger on in the original fairy tale, according to Vogue.
—Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
In fact, the defendant's travels during that time are described in the original Probable Cause Affidavit supporting the Criminal Complaint in this case.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 2 May 2024
On Saturday, actors Heather Donahue, Michael Williams, and Joshua Leonard released a joint statement to Lionsgate asking for retroactive and future residual payments for their roles in the original film.
—Justin Carter / Gizmodo, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2024
Anderson will be love interest, akin to the role played in the original by Priscilla Presley, with a mix of sexiness and goofiness.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
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