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Newguest Posted 13 years ago
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Is it sometimes possible to say that someone "played" in a movie instead of that he/she "starred" in it?
  

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Newguest Is it sometimes possible to say that someone "played" in a movie instead of that he/she "starred" in it? No, not natively. Simply 'someone was in a movie'.

— Mister Micawber

  • Newguest Is it sometimes possible to say that someone "played" in a movie instead of that he/she "starred" in it?
  • No, not natively.
  • Simply 'someone was in a movie'.
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NewguestIs it sometimes possible to say that someone "played" in a movie instead of that he/she "starred" in it?
No, not natively. Simply 'someone was in a movie'.
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One can play a role in a movie. One can also act in a movie.
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ozzourtiOne can play a role in a movie. One can also act in a movie.
So if I wanted to use "play", I'd have to say "She/He played a role in this movie".

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NewguestSo if I wanted to use "play", I'd have to say "She/He played a role in this movie".
That seems the most direct solution, yes.
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How about: She played a shady character in this movie.

I think this is another instance when I can use "play" instead of "starred"?
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NewguestShe played a shady character in this movie.
Yes, that is good. We play a role; we star in a film.
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