lead character
Story's central figure
The lead character is the central figure in a story—the person around whom the plot revolves.
In film and television, the lead character typically receives the most screen time and drives the narrative: She auditioned for the lead character but was cast as the best friend instead.
Also called the main character or protagonist.
- heroineBrave female protagonist
- final girlSlasher film's survivor
- action heroFilm's combat-driven protagonist
- antiheroMorally ambiguous main character
- personaAssumed public identity
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- character typesprotagonist, hero, antagonist, villain, heroes
lead charactersupporting character
extra · background character · minor character · bit player · walk-on
lead characterantagonist
One who opposes another
sidekick · villain · foil · henchman · love interest
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