starring role

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He bears a very strong resemblance to KJ Apa, the New Zealand-born actor best-known for his starring role in huge Netflix series Riverdale.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Emmy-award winning actor Matthew Rhys says his Welsh roots and family connections to a Pembrokeshire town helped him win a starring role in the new Apple TV horror-comedy series Widow's Bay.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

It’s a culture she’s always longed to play a starring role in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The late Val Kilmer is about to enjoy a starring role in a forthcoming film.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

She had been practicing so hard for her wonderful starring role.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene