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 Leafs can begin to find their next supporting cast by letting Leach cook this summer.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Oh, and a note-perfect supporting cast that includes Merritt Wever, Tanzyn Crawford, and Michaela Watkins doesn’t hurt, either.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Azur-De, Jadah Blue, Jason Mitchell and Michael Rubenstone join Moore rounding out the supporting cast.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
And though Sophie is a new entry this season, the supporting cast in lower-class roles also got to step into the spotlight.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Oh, and a note-perfect supporting cast that includes Merritt Wever, Tanzyn Crawford, and Michaela Watkins doesn’t hurt, either.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Azur-De, Jadah Blue, Jason Mitchell and Michael Rubenstone join Moore rounding out the supporting cast.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
And though Sophie is a new entry this season, the supporting cast in lower-class roles also got to step into the spotlight.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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