second unit

noun

, Movies.

1. an additional crew on a film production, usually used at a second location for filming crowd scenes, exteriors, and other shots that do not require the principal actors.

Example Sentences

D’Angelo Russell, who JJ Redick moved to the Lakers’ second unit earlier in the day on Friday, responded with 18 points for a bench that desperately needed offensive punch and helped the Lakers beat Philadelphia 116-106.

From Los Angeles Times

Point guard D’Angelo Russell is sent to the second unit in favor of starting forward Cam Reddish, and the move pays off with a win over the shorthanded 76ers.

From Los Angeles Times

Following a benching Wednesday in a loss to Memphis, Redick moved point guard D’Angelo Russell to the second unit in favor of Cam Reddish, who wasn’t even in the rotation three games ago.

From Los Angeles Times

A season ago, Russell was sent to the second unit for a seven-game stretch.

From Los Angeles Times

The accident occurred at about 04:00 in the Three Mile Island plant's second unit.

From BBC