main character
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Prior to filming Season 1 of “Dutton Ranch,” Harris said he spoke to the creative team about the series and his character’s role, and was informed that he would be a main character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
This much silence from pop music’s most dramatic main character, biggest cornball and most profligate breadcrumb dropper has rattled the usual channels for all things Swift.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
When our main character starts lowering her defenses, however, that’s when she’s hit by a jolt that sends her spiraling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
"There has been a lot of male protagonists and a lot of men have felt like they can be that main character," she says.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
“What can I expect after I complete my initial processing and get placed in my permanent position?” asked Johnny, the training film’s main character.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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