play the role

phrase

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

He often plays the role of the villain.

—often used figuratively

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

Examples of play the role in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new Peacock series Crystal Lake will welcome a new scream queen in Linda Cardellini, who will play the role of Pamela Voorhees, mother of Jason Voorhees, the infamous serial killer from the Friday the 13th films. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

All The Hollywood Reporter can say is that Snow will play the role of a character named Marybeth. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Brexit, after all, undermined Britain’s ability to play the role of bridge between America and Europe. — Garret Martin, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

The actor particularly relished the idea of transforming to play the role with makeup and prosthetics. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 July 2026

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