starring
v.v. playing the most important role in a movie, play, or show. You use this when talking about the main actors in a story.
v. appearing as the principal performer in a motion picture, play, or television programme. Often used in the present participle form to introduce the lead cast members.
She is starring in a new movie about a famous singer.
The local theatre is producing a musical starring several talented young actors from the community.
After years of playing minor supporting roles, the actor finally achieved international fame by starring in a critically acclaimed historical drama.
Often used as a present participle ('starring') to modify a noun or introduce a list of lead actors.
The movie starring by Tom HanksThe movie starring Tom HanksStarring is an active participle; it does not take the preposition 'by' like a passive verb would.