Cryptic crossword clue
Cast actors: hero for heroine, perhaps, or vice versa  2-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CO-STAR

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "hero for heroine, perhaps, or vice versa" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hero for heroine, perhaps, or vice versa = co-star.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CO-STAR mean?

CO-STAR noun
  1. A person who shares star billing
  2. A person who slightly lacks the status to be considered a star
CO-STAR verb
  1. To perform with the billing of a costar.

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