lead role

Example Sentences

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The actor Val Kilmer, who died in 2025, is set to be recreated with AI technology in order to be a lead role in an upcoming movie.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The former Fed governor was nominated for the lead role by President Donald Trump in January.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The lead role went to Yorkshire actor Robert Aramayo, who won the Best Actor Bafta.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

External pressure for him to step down from his lead role on the LA28 Olympic committee continues.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

I remember you telling me that after the cast list went up, two senior girls got mad at you because a sophomore wasn’t supposed to get the lead role.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy