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 extends those Pan-Asian sensibilities across the Pacific to Japanese American Alice in Borderland cast member Joey Iwanaga and Vietnamese American YouTuber-cum-Everything Everywhere All at Once fight choreographer Brian Le.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The supporting cast included Akinobu Yano and Brandon Bae at 75 and Seth Thao with a 76.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The last key part of this equation is his supporting cast.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The record also boasts an impressive supporting cast.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 10 June 2026
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The supporting cast included Akinobu Yano and Brandon Bae at 75 and Seth Thao with a 76.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The last key part of this equation is his supporting cast.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The record also boasts an impressive supporting cast.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for supporting cast
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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