leading man
US /ˈliːdɪŋ mæn/
UK /ˈliːdɪŋ mæn/
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protagonista maschile, attore principale
the male actor who plays the principal role in a play, film, or television series
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He was cast as the leading man in the new romantic comedy.
È stato scelto come protagonista maschile nella nuova commedia romantica.
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The audience adored the charismatic leading man.
Il pubblico adorava il carismatico protagonista maschile.