supporting cast

noun

: the actors in a play, film, or television show other than the main stars
a strong supporting cast

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Filming began in March 2026, with Asa Germann, Kai Caster, Lilah Pate, and Savanna Gann rounding out the supporting cast. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 The supporting cast is comfortable in the age-old stereotypes thrust upon them and eager to place their own stamps on the roles. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 So while the jury is still out on topical PDRN, the supporting cast in these formulas may be doing much of the heavy lifting. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 July 2026 If anything, Brown seemed motivated to build off of that group with a healthier Tatum and a more developed supporting cast. Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for supporting cast

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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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