play the part

phrase

: to act the part of (a particular character) in a film, play, etc.

He often plays the part of the villain.

—often used figuratively

I've played the part of (the) devoted wife and mother, and now I want to do something more with my life.

He was playing the part of (the) gracious host.

Examples of play the part in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Michael Urie, who played Mary’s Teacher on Broadway in 2025, will once again play the part for the film. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

In a prior interview with EW about reprising the role of Maui in the live-action film, Johnson opened up about having to wear a heavy prosthetic suit in order to play the part physically on the big screen. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

While we’re told Treadaway will play the part of Wyatt, further details are under wraps. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026

In 2011, the release of director Andrea Arnold’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights cast the spotlight on James Howson, the first Black actor to play the part of Heathcliff. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for play the part

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart