starring

In the spotlight

Starring describes someone who plays a principal role in a film, play, or other performance.

It appears most often as a participle introducing the lead actors: a romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts.

The word derives from the noun star in its sense of a celebrated performer, so starring implies not just a major role but one held by someone of recognized talent or fame.

A film may also be said to star an actor: The movie stars three Oscar winners.

role

protagonist

Story's central figure

leadDense metal, symbol Pb
headlinerTop-billed performer
principalChief school administrator

hero · heroine · cast · cameo · supporting · ensemble · debut · understudy · walk-on · character

film

blockbuster

Enormously successful entertainment property

premiereFirst public performance
featureDistinguishing quality or element
pictureVisual depiction of something

movie · production · vehicle · franchise · sequel · trilogy · biopic · drama · comedy · thriller

showcase

feature

Distinguishing quality or element

highlightMost notable part
spotlightConcentrated illumination source
headlineNews article title

front · center · showcase · focus · emphasis · prominence · draw · showpiece · centerpiece · anchor

celebrity

A-lister

Top-tier famous person

idolObject of worship
iconPictorial screen symbol
divaCelebrated female vocalist

talent · virtuoso · heartthrob · bankable · famous · renowned · acclaimed · award-winning · celebrity · luminary

starring

protagonist

blockbuster

feature

A-lister

starring

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