star in
/stɑːr ɪn/
Meaning
To 'star in' means to play the main or a highly prominent role in a movie, TV show, play, or other performance. It highlights that the actor is one of the principal performers of the production.
Examples
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She is set to star in a new sci-fi movie releasing next summer.
She is set to star in a new sci-fi movie releasing next summer.
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Who is going to star in the live-action remake of this cartoon?
Who is going to star in the live-action remake of this cartoon?
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He starred in several independent films before becoming famous.
He starred in several independent films before becoming famous.
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My favorite actress will star in a Broadway musical next month.
My favorite actress will star in a Broadway musical next month.
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She was thrilled to star in a commercial for a major fashion brand.
She was thrilled to star in a commercial for a major fashion brand.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He starred on a new movie.
✓ He starred in a new movie.
Use the preposition 'in' for movies, plays, and TV shows, not 'on'.
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✗ She stars a drama series.
✓ She stars in a drama series.
The verb 'star' requires the preposition 'in' when followed by the name of the production.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Did you know that Cillian Murphy is going to ___ a new historical drama?
💡 play the lead role in
Show answer
star in
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She has always wanted to ___ a romantic comedy.
💡 be the main actress in
Show answer
star in