starring role
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He’s also been a major irritant to David Ellison and other top Paramount executives as the actor took a starring role, drumming up opposition in Hollywood to Paramount’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The eras of "The Odyssey" and the Vikings happened about 2,000 years apart -- so how did a Viking longship end up with a starring role in this year's blockbuster movie?
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Earlier this year, Stanley Druckenmiller spoke of diversifying his portfolio and giving artificial intelligence less of a starring role, but his most recent quarterly holdings show that may be easier said than done.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
The teenager impressed at this summer's World Cup after a starring role in Lille's Champions League victory over Real Madrid in 2024 announced him on the big stage.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Oh, superhero is resting up for his starring role tonight.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
