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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Dustin Hoffman stars as a U.S. Army colonel who must battle a military conspiracy in order to save a California town from the virus, with a packed supporting cast including Morgan Freeman, Donald Sutherland, and Rene Russo.
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
With a supporting cast that includes Nicole Byer, Liza Koshy and Charlie Day, this film promises a hilarious and raunchy ride through the awkwardness of teenage desire.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Similarly, his younger supporting cast may be good enough to cope with the MLS’ demands, but was brutally exposed at this level.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But a new supporting cast that includes Voyd (Sophia Bush), Winston (Bob Odenkirk), and Evelyn (Catherine Keener) fades into the background.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
With a supporting cast that includes Nicole Byer, Liza Koshy and Charlie Day, this film promises a hilarious and raunchy ride through the awkwardness of teenage desire.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Similarly, his younger supporting cast may be good enough to cope with the MLS’ demands, but was brutally exposed at this level.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But a new supporting cast that includes Voyd (Sophia Bush), Winston (Bob Odenkirk), and Evelyn (Catherine Keener) fades into the background.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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