Leading role

[david_dv]

When an actor / actress plays the most important role in a movie, can we say he/she plays the leading role in this movie?
Thank you!

 

[GreenWhiteBlue]

You could, but it would be even more common to say "she played the lead in this movie."

 

[pops91710]

The same expression GWB introduced also can be applied to other activities, as well.