main cast

[/meɪn kæst/]
nounpl: main casts
elenco principal
1. the group of principal actors or performers in a film, television show, play, or other production
The main cast of the movie includes several award-winning actors.
O elenco principal do filme inclui vários atores premiados.
2. the leading actors whose names appear first in credits
The main cast was announced two weeks before filming began.
O elenco principal foi anunciado duas semanas antes do início das filmagens.
The term 'main cast' is widely used in English-speaking entertainment industries. In Brazil, 'elenco principal' is the standard term used in cinema, television, and theater contexts. The concept is important in marketing and promotion, as the main cast often determines a production's popularity and commercial success.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
principal castlead caststarring actorsmain actors
Antonyms / Antônimos
supporting castensemble castminor castbackground actors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elenco principal
most common and widely understood translation
São Paulo
elenco principal / casting principal
both terms are used interchangeably in media industry
Rio de Janeiro
elenco principal
standard usage in entertainment context
Portugal
elenco principal / distribuição de papéis principal
elenco principal is preferred; distribuição refers to role assignment

Related Words

supporting castensemblecreditscast membersactorsproduction

Related Idioms & Phrases

assemble the main cast
announce the main cast
feature in the main cast
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