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Travolta is the leading man in this trend, as first display at Cannes Film Festival for his directorial debut.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 June 2026
But he’s also proven to be a lovable leading man, comic hero, and supporting player thanks to his turns in Harry and the Hendersons (1987) and The Pelican Brief (1993), among others.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Jennifer Lopez has starred in romantic comedies for the majority of her long career, and, as such, has worked with many leading men.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 June 2026
But he’s also proven to be a lovable leading man, comic hero, and supporting player thanks to his turns in Harry and the Hendersons (1987) and The Pelican Brief (1993), among others.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Jennifer Lopez has starred in romantic comedies for the majority of her long career, and, as such, has worked with many leading men.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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“Leading man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20man. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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