recurring role
Returning character assignment
A recurring role is a part played by an actor who appears in multiple episodes of a television series without being part of the main cast.
Unlike guest stars who appear once, recurring characters return periodically across a season or the full run of a show: She landed a recurring role on the legal drama.
The term distinguishes these performers from series regulars, who appear in most or all episodes.
- guest starTemporary celebrity cast member
- special guestDistinguished attendee at an event
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- ensemble castMultiple principal performers equally
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
TV drama · supporting · minor character · character actor · soap opera · episodic · villain · love interest · sidekick · mentor · nemesis · arc · character arc · story arc · storyline · casting · audition · contract
- TV dramaepisode, series, season, TV drama, drama series
- pop culturememe, celebrities, memes, trending, fandoms
- rolesleader, villain, manager, protagonist, cameo
- Auditionscold read, sides, headshot, tryout, tryouts
- theater rolesprotagonist, antagonist, villain, hero, heroine
- actorsactor, actors, actresses, film actor, actress
recurring roleguest spot
Limited engagement for outsider
cameo · guest appearance · walk-on · bit part · day player
recurring roleseries regular
Contracted performer for ongoing episodes
lead role · starring role · principal role · extra · top billing
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