cast of characters

phrase

—sometimes used to refer to a group of people who have important roles in a book, story, or event

The cast of characters includes President Johnson and his top advisers during the Vietnam War.

Examples of cast of characters in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These two former Texas Rangers lead an unforgettable cast of characters across the American west in this sweeping odyssey defined by unrequited longing, unbreakable friendship, brutal frontier justice, and an unwavering pursuit of a meaningful life. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

But as the season progresses, those crises compound, drawing in the expanding cast of characters and making Russ’s untenable situation harder to contain. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

The workplace slapstick sitcom also features an ensemble cast of characters, including Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox, Stavros Halkias, Thomas Haden Church, Andrew Schulz, Rachel Blanchard and Tommy Pope, among others. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Upon entry to the grounds, a cast of characters decked out in medieval fashion greeted visitors, giving them a glimpse of the adventures that awaited them. — Rashad Alexander august 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026