supporting cast

noun

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

a strong supporting cast

Examples of supporting cast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most of the supporting cast is gone after the plane crashes, but Edyll Ismail, playing a model who is Bradley’s fiancée, gets some key moments. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026

But this time there also are tangible targets for the Heat and the rest of the league, with Ja Morant’s contretemps with the Memphis Grizzlies, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s flailing supporting cast with the Milwaukee Bucks and Anthony Davis’ likely parting from the Dallas Mavericks. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026

The supporting cast also includes Brown, Daniel Brühl, and Charli xcx, each of whom delivers a bold and slightly against-type performance. —Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026

This led to supporting cast members and fan favorites Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku securing Best Supporting Actor and Actress nominations. —Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

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