cast of characters
idiom
—sometimes used to refer to a group of people who have important roles in a book, story, or event
The cast of characters includes President Johnson and his top advisers during the Vietnam War.
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The trial will feature a unique cast of characters, some of whom are already household names, while others are stepping into the spotlight for the first time.
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Graham Kates, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2024
Here, Friedberg breaks down her approach to costuming Palm Royale’s dazzling cast of characters.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Day One is designed to be a standalone spinoff set in the same universe but following a different cast of characters, although Djimon Hounsou reprises his Part II role as the Man on the Island.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2024
Having a small cast of characters really elevated this movie.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
The film not only introduces De Sarno, but also the cast of characters who are now part of his Gucci community.
—Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
In the undated Dune screenplay by Herbert, each half of the script features a cast of characters right at the top, both listing around 20 major speaking parts.
—Max Evry, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2024
The Body in the Backyard, out July 16 from Bloom Books, hits close to home for our heroine and the zany cast of characters surrounding her.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
With a colorful cast of characters, the play is a merry dance of romance, comedy, and playful deception perfect for audiences of all ages.
—David Catlin, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024
Graham Kates, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2024
Here, Friedberg breaks down her approach to costuming Palm Royale’s dazzling cast of characters.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Day One is designed to be a standalone spinoff set in the same universe but following a different cast of characters, although Djimon Hounsou reprises his Part II role as the Man on the Island.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2024
Having a small cast of characters really elevated this movie.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
The film not only introduces De Sarno, but also the cast of characters who are now part of his Gucci community.
—Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
In the undated Dune screenplay by Herbert, each half of the script features a cast of characters right at the top, both listing around 20 major speaking parts.
—Max Evry, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2024
The Body in the Backyard, out July 16 from Bloom Books, hits close to home for our heroine and the zany cast of characters surrounding her.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
With a colorful cast of characters, the play is a merry dance of romance, comedy, and playful deception perfect for audiences of all ages.
—David Catlin, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024
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