a : a thing that is formed by casting in a mold or form: like (1) : a reproduction (as of a statue) in metal or plaster : casting (2) : a fossil replica of the main points of the purely natural item by mineral infiltration b : an effect taken from an check here item which has a liquid or plastic compound : mould They designed a mask from the wax cast of her experience.

off the despair scrap and junk indicate throwing away or breaking up as worthless in existent form.

supporting cast A part of the movie's achievements lies within the energy of the supporting cast (= the actors who were not actively playing the main parts).