protagonist
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American actor Chiwetel Ejiofor plays the protagonist in what became Parsons' first full-length director's credit.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Meanwhile, in Winding Refn’s futuristic thriller, Calva embodies a famous actor within the film’s universe who crosses paths with the protagonist, played by Sophie Thatcher.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
That scene contains a significant Easter egg, by the way – Greg’s new book is his first to feature a female protagonist.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
His 2009 novel Jasper Jones - a coming-of-age story featuring a 13-year-old boy as its protagonist - garnered several awards in Australia and was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Awards.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
These brief vignettes were told from the point of view of 2112's anonymous protagonist.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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