The phrase signifies a group of individuals, including the actors Peter Facinelli and Asher Angel, along with at least twenty other unspecified people. It functions as a concise way to refer to a larger ensemble, often within the context of a cast list, a collaborative project, or an event attendance roster. For example, this phrase might be used to denote the participants in a charity fundraiser organized by the named celebrities.
Using such a construct allows for brevity when detailing large groups. It becomes beneficial when complete enumeration is impractical or unnecessary. Historically, “et al.” and similar abbreviations have served this purpose in academic and legal writing. This modern usage extends that principle to informal and news reporting contexts. This approach is relevant to acknowledge broader participation or involvement without explicitly naming all contributors, reducing the length and complexity of communication.
