join the cast
/dʒɔɪn ðə kæst/
Meaning
To become a member of the group of actors performing in a play, film, television show, or other dramatic production. It indicates that a new actor has been officially hired or added to an existing project.
Examples
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A famous Hollywood actor is set to join the cast of the hit sci-fi series.
A famous Hollywood actor is set to join the cast of the hit sci-fi series.
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She was thrilled when she got the call asking her to join the cast of the Broadway musical.
She was thrilled when she got the call asking her to join the cast of the Broadway musical.
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Rumors suggest that several original actors might join the cast for the sequel.
Rumors suggest that several original actors might join the cast for the sequel.
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It's always exciting when guest stars join the cast for a special holiday episode.
It's always exciting when guest stars join the cast for a special holiday episode.
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He had to undergo rigorous physical training before he could join the cast on set.
He had to undergo rigorous physical training before he could join the cast on set.
Common Mistakes
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✗ She is going to join the casts of the new drama.
✓ She is going to join the cast of the new drama.
Cast is a collective noun representing the entire group of actors in a single production, so it should be singular here.
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✗ He was invited to join the characters of the movie.
✓ He was invited to join the cast of the movie.
An actor joins the 'cast' (the group of actors), not the 'characters' (the fictional roles).
Related Expressions
Practice
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Fans were ecstatic to hear that their favorite actress would ___ for the upcoming season.
💡 Become part of the group of actors in the show.
Show answer
join the cast
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It takes a lot of auditions before you are finally selected to ___ of a major film.
💡 Be added to the acting crew of a movie.
Show answer
join the cast