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

Today's cast of characters is more likely to include billionaires, influencers, and a new generation chasing the White Lotus fantasy. — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

The race to fill Donalds’ House seat features a cast of characters akin to a reality show reunion, including several who have spent time in prison and a handful who have run in other states. — Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

The latest storyline introduces a fresh cast of characters, both allies and adversaries. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

And Aparna Nancherla warms up the ice-cold cast of characters as Matt and Jake’s sympathetic but powerless buddy in HR. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026