starring

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The island fortress entered American cultural lore after a 1962 escape by three inmates, which became an inspiration for the film "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That book was self-published as an ebook in 2011, then published by Crown Publishers in 2014 before becoming a hit movie starring Matt Damon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has won the Player of the Championship award after his starring role in the 2026 Men's Six Nations.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Dan Fogelman’s latest TV series starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden is a mystery wrapped in a conspiracy wrapped in a sci-fi premise.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

To put it squarely, such versions of the story failed to provide him with a starring role in the drama.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis