cast back

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These three novellas were written in the 1920s, after the fall of the empire, and in their baroque translation by John Batki they cast back upon bygone times with wistfulness, charm and winking humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That said, Fischer doesn’t think the show should come back, even if it were feasible to bring the cast back.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2025

"Its hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of a lovably chaotic family resonated with audiences of all ages and we're so excited to welcome the original cast back to bring that magic to life again."

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

And most of the book starts from 2016 forward, but there's a chapter at the beginning that cast back a little bit.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2021

No reflection was to be allowed now: not one glance was to be cast back; not even one forward.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë