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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The supporting cast included Lacretta as bailiff Gurgs, Nyambi Nyambi as court clerk Wyatt and sitcom vet Wendie Malick, who joined the cast full-time in Season 3 as new prosecutor Julianne.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 18 June 2025
Although the supporting cast was able to pull its weight, that job would be made less difficult if Indiana’s two most dynamic players came out with force and aggression on the offensive end from the jump in Game 3 and beyond.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The supporting cast has also stepped up when needed: MacKenzie Entwistle returned from a nearly six-month-long injury absence to contribute an assist, while Will Lockwood has points in four straight games.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2025
The supporting cast also includes Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban and Eli Wallach.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 18 June 2025
Although the supporting cast was able to pull its weight, that job would be made less difficult if Indiana’s two most dynamic players came out with force and aggression on the offensive end from the jump in Game 3 and beyond.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The supporting cast has also stepped up when needed: MacKenzie Entwistle returned from a nearly six-month-long injury absence to contribute an assist, while Will Lockwood has points in four straight games.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2025
The supporting cast also includes Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban and Eli Wallach.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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