guest-star
Featured episode performer
To guest-star is to appear as a featured performer in a single episode or limited run of a television series, rather than as a regular cast member.
The term emphasizes temporary but notable participation: She guest-starred on three episodes of the sitcom.
A guest star is the performer making such an appearance, typically someone with enough recognition to warrant billing.
Serialized content unit
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- arcCurved line segment
recurring · sweeps · finale · pilot · casting · credits · billing · network
Outward visible form
- walk-onSmall nonspeaking role
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- uncreditedNot formally recognized
Top-tier famous person
- big-nameFamous, high-profile
- publicityMedia-driven awareness
- buzzContinuous low drone
- drawCreate with pencil
attraction · headline · recognizable · fan-favorite · bankable
episode
Serialized content unit
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
arc · recurring · sweeps · finale · pilot · casting · credits · billing · network · syndication
appearance
Outward visible form
- walk-onSmall nonspeaking role
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
uncredited · non-recurring · drop-in · pop-in
A-lister
Top-tier famous person
draw · attraction · headline · recognizable · fan-favorite · bankable
marketing
Promoting goods to consumers
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- teaserSomething that piques interest
guest-starseries regular
Contracted performer for ongoing episodes
regular · lead actor · starring role · mainstay · recurring role
guest-starstar
Luminous astronomical object
title character · lead · extra · background actor · bit player
guest, star, guests, guested, guesting, stars, starred, starring, starry