leading part
- protagonistStory's central figure
- starringPlaying the lead role
- rolePosition or part
- heroOne admired for courage
- mainChief or primary element
spotlight · headline · actor · star · centerpiece · prima donna · headliner · lead · feature · marquee · diva · front · principal · top billing · scene-stealer · curtain call · audition · cast
role prominence
leading partsupporting role
Minor character in production
minor role · bit part · extra · walk-on · cameo
narrative function
leading partsupporting character
background character · antagonist · minor character · villain role · sidekick