Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Character roles & hierarchy · Core

Cameo

Also called: guest cameo

ELI5

A brief appearance by a recognisable performer, public figure or character.

Used in conversation

“The cameo is funny, but it should not distract from the lead’s final beat.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Cameo” in character, world, genre & tone conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Helps describe who the project follows, where it lives and what kind of experience it promises.

Sources & evidence · 4

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.