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

Much of that will depend on the supporting cast and the wing players that the Heat can assemble around them over the next five seasons. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

The series also features a star-studded supporting cast, with Drew Starkey playing Taylor-Joy’s husband and Annette Bening as a dangerous mob leader who is after her. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Solid performances from the supporting cast include Lucas Prizant as Hamlet’s loyal friend, Horatio, and Brenna DiStasio as Laertes, his opponent in the finale’s fateful duel. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Kingston Rumi Southwick and Kevin Carroll also star with supporting cast including K Callan and Jeff Hiller. — Peter White, Deadline, 8 July 2026

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