Top 5 Favorite Supporting Characters

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Top 5 Favorite Supporting Characters

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What many people don't realize is that in film there is a huge difference between a sidekick and a supporting character. Today we explore this as we take a look at some of the best, in our opinions, that not only help the progression of the story but also steal the show at times. As always we wanna hear your favorites as well as we take a look at our top picks for supporting characters in film.

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