title character

noun

: the character in a book for which the book is named

the title character of the book Tom Sawyer

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The performance that’s far and away most memorable here, aside from Colman’s crazed nun, is that of the title character — a collaborative effort by animation director Pablo Grillo, the visual effects teams, and Whishaw’s voice performance. —

Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024 Others on board include Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald, who reprise their roles as Virginia Venit and Shooter McGavin, the love interest and pro golfer antagonist, respectively, of Adam Sandler’s title character. —

Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024 Reviewing for the paper, Glenn Whipp singles out actor Mikey Madison and her complex portrayal of the title character. —

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 Burton and Bellucci's relationship even extended into his most recent movie, with Bellucci appearing in Burton's Beetlejuice sequel as Dolores, the undead ex-wife of Michael Keaton's title character. —

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