romantic lead
Example Sentences
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Men and women both will find a number of alarming concepts in the gender-flipping comedy “Ladies First,” not the least of which will be the idea of Sacha Baron Cohen as a romantic lead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
The British Whitehall, primarily known as a stand-up comedian, panel show guest and presenter, makes a fine romantic lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026
Redford returned as a romantic lead in Pollack’s 1973 glossy “The Way We Were” with Barbra Streisand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2025
“The Dead Don’t Hurt” is a perfect vehicle for Mortensen, who sent hearts swooning as the romantic lead in “A Walk on the Moon,” and appeared in some period Westerns, including “Appaloosa” and “Hidalgo.”
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2024
In recent years Grant has traded his romantic lead persona for more eccentric character roles.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
