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Perhaps that’s why the action – and definitely the plot – play second fiddle to the rambunctiousness of the comedy, where nothing (except maybe cocaine) seems off limits, including random jokes about Jackman’s busy career as a song-and-dance man and his real-life divorce.
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Brian Lowry, CNN, 23 July 2024
The shows, though, almost play second fiddle to the arsenal of musical options on board.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2024
But on the set of Entertainment Weekly's Twisters cover shoot, the actor is playing second fiddle to everyone's new favorite, Brisket the rescue pup.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 15 July 2024
She’s given a grim prognosis but refuses to disclose her dementia to her loyal assistant (Kathy Bates) and daughter (Lily Rabe), who has always played second fiddle to Lillian’s career.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
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Brian Lowry, CNN, 23 July 2024
The shows, though, almost play second fiddle to the arsenal of musical options on board.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2024
But on the set of Entertainment Weekly's Twisters cover shoot, the actor is playing second fiddle to everyone's new favorite, Brisket the rescue pup.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 15 July 2024
She’s given a grim prognosis but refuses to disclose her dementia to her loyal assistant (Kathy Bates) and daughter (Lily Rabe), who has always played second fiddle to Lillian’s career.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
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“Second fiddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20fiddle. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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