The phrase "female lead role" refers to a main character or protagonist in a story or play who is portrayed by a woman or identifies as female. Full definition
There will be two new female lead roles to fill. (themarysue.com)
Granted, Hollywood still has a problem of creating substantive female lead roles in films it wants to release in more than nine theaters, but at least this is something of progress. (screenpicks.com)
Trampoline features strong female leading roles and honest relatable characters. (filmireland.net)