Definition of supporting cast
: the actors in a play, film, or television show other than the main stars
a strong supporting cast
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 25 Jul. 2021.
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