Costarring: meaning, definitions and examples

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costarring

 

[ ˈkɔːstɑːrɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

film acting

Costarring refers to the act of sharing the lead role in a film, television program, or stage production with another actor. It implies that two or more actors are equally significant to the storyline and character development. Costars typically share screen time and collaborate closely, enhancing the overall performance of the piece. This term is commonly used in the entertainment industry to highlight collaborative efforts in acting.

Synonyms

co-starring, coacting, collaborating.

Examples of usage

  • The film featured two famous actors costarring together.
  • They earned praise for costarring in the drama series.
  • Each actor brought a unique flair while costarring in the romantic comedy.

Translations

Translations of the word "costarring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coadjuvante

🇮🇳 सह-कलाकार

🇩🇪 Mitwirkender

🇮🇩 berperan bersama

🇺🇦 ко-зірка

🇵🇱 współgłówna rola

🇯🇵 共演

🇫🇷 co-vedette

🇪🇸 co-protagonista

🇹🇷 eş başrol

🇰🇷 공연

🇸🇦 شريك في البطولة

🇨🇿 spoluhrající

🇸🇰 spoluhrajúci

🇨🇳 共同演出

🇸🇮 soigralec

🇮🇸 samskipt

🇰🇿 бірлескен

🇬🇪 თანამსახიობი

🇦🇿 birgə oynayan

🇲🇽 co-protagonista

Etymology

The word 'costarring' is derived from the prefix 'co-' which means 'together' or 'joint', and the word 'starring', which comes from 'star' – a term used to denote a principal performer in a movie or a play. The concept of costarring emerged as the film and theater industries developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As productions began to expand in scope, featuring multiple prominent actors became increasingly common. The term has since become a standard way to indicate that two or more actors share significant roles in a performance, reflecting the growing emphasis on ensemble casts in modern media. Notably, the practice of costarring allows for dynamic character interactions and can attract a wider audience by pairing popular figures.