Netflix's Don't Look Up is the newest doomsday movie but with a twist. It is a satire that showcases the indifferences of the public and government reaction as a comet is on course to cause a cataclysmic event. Of course, one of the most impressive things about the movie is the exceptional cast.
Adam McKay's Don't Look Up is packed with stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep, to name just a few. These actors have either been nominated or won acting awards, which speaks of the immense talent featured in the film. So, many viewers will easily recognize some of the actors from their best movies and TV shows.
Ariana Grande - Victorious (2010-2013)
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Ariana Grande portrays a fictional singer Riley Bina, who has a large following on social media. Throughout the film, she has a complicated relationship with her on and off boyfriend, DJ Chello. Their relationship is the major headline in the news world.
Most people know Grande as a sensational singer with an incredible vocal range. But, Grande started her career in acting, gaining prominence in the Nickelodeon show, Victorious. She portrayed Cat Valentine and donned her famous hot red hair. While on the show, Grande revealed her incredible singing skills, which has since put her on the map. Grande's other best projects include Scream Queens.
Ron Perlman - Sons Of Anarchy (2008-2014)
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Ron Perlman portrays Benedict Drask, a colonel chosen to conduct the first mission to destroy the comet. Throughout the film, there is a running gag that he comes from an older generation due to the colonel's antiquated and conservative ideologies.
Perlman has appeared in other movies like Nightmare Alley, Hellboy, and Pacific Rim. One of his most notable roles is Clay Morrow (a Hamlet counterpart of Claudius) in Sons of Anarchy. His character appeared in six seasons.
Timothée Chalamet - Call Me By Your Name (2017)
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Timothée Chalamet portrays Yule, a fan of Kate. He develops a relationship with Kate as the comet moves closer to Earth. Despite his looks, Yule reveals himself as a pious person.
Chalamet has already become one of the most talented young actors in Hollywood. He featured in critically-acclaimed films like Dune, The French Dispatch, and Little Women. Of course, his breakthrough role was Elio Perlman in Call Me by Your Name. Chalamet received praises for his emotional performance, earning him his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
Tyler Perry - Gone Girl (2014)
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Tyler Perry portrays Jack Bremmer, a co-host on "The Daily Rip." Bremmer plays a significant role in controlling the narrative of the falling comet to avoid public hysteria.
Many people know Perry for his numerous reprisals as Madea in the Madea cinematic universe. He has served as the director, writer, and actor throughout these films. Perry has also featured in other impressive movies like Gone Girl. Perry portrayed Nick Dunne's lawyer, who slowly helps Nick with his social appearances.
Mark Rylance - Bridge Of Spies (2015)
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Mary Rylance portrays Peter Isherwell, an intelligent CEO of BASH. Peter runs a tech company and is one of the major contributors of President Orlean.
Mark Rylance has appeared in movies like Ready Player One, Dunkirk, and The Other Boleyn Girl. One of his best movies is Bridge of Spies, co-starring Tom Hanks. In the Cold War drama, Rylance portrays real-life Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. He received praises for his performance, earning him an Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor.
Meryl Streep - The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
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Meryl Streep portrays the main antagonist, President Orlean. She is a controversial political leader who only cares about the poll numbers for the upcoming election. She initially shows little concern about Dr. Mindy and Kate Dibiasky's findings of the falling comet.
Streep is considered one of the best actresses due to her acting range. On top of that, she is one of the few multiple winning actresses in the industry, having won three Oscar awards in her career (Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice, and The Iron Lady). Of course, many people will recall Streep for her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada. She perfectly nails the commanding and sophisticated fashion editor-in-chief, which earned her another Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
Rob Morgan - Daredevil (2015-2018)
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Rob Morgan portrays Dr. Clayton Oglethorpe or Teddy, the head of the Planetary Defense Coordination Office. Teddy tries to help both Dr. Mindy and Kate spread the word of the falling comet to the government and the public. Unlike other characters, he does take the situation seriously.
Morgan has appeared in movies like The Photograph, but his prominence is in TV shows. Some people may recognize him as Turk Barrett, Wilson Fisk's enforcer, in Daredevil. Morgan reprised the role several times in other Netflix Marvel shows, like The Defenders, The Punisher, and Jessica Jones.
Cate Blanchett - Mrs. America (2020)
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Cate Blanchett portrays Brie Evantee, the other co-host for "The Daily Rip." Like Bremmer, she interviews Randall and Kate about the comet hitting Earth and downplays the situation to control public reaction.
Blanchett is regarded as one of the finest actresses, appearing in movies like Nightmare Alley, Carol, and Elizabeth. Like some of her colleagues, she is also an Oscar-winning actress for her performances in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine. Recently, Blanchett played the conservative Phyllis Schlafly in Mrs. America. Phyllis Schlafly was one of the women against the ERA from being enacted and eventually started a lobbying group. Blanchett nailed the mannerism of Schlafly and earned an Emmy nomination for her portrayal.
Leonardo DiCaprio & Jonah Hill - The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)
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Leonardo DiCaprio portrays Michigan State University professor, Dr. Randall Mindy, while Jonah Hill portrays President Orlean's son and Chief of Staff Jason Orlean. With a fellow student Kate, Dr. Mindy discovers the comet falling directly on Earth, which would cause a cataclysmic event, and tries to inform the government and public about the dire situation, but no one takes him seriously. On the other hand, Jason mitigates the severity of the comet falling on Earth.
DiCaprio is considered one of the most talented actors in the industry. He appeared in prominent projects like The Departed and The Revenant - for which he received his first Oscar win for Best Actor. Jonah Hill is also an Oscar-nominated actor, with Hill's best movies, including Superbad and 21 Jump Street. Of course, Don't Look Up is not their first movie together. DiCaprio and Hill featured in the biographical comedy, The Wolf of Wall Street - directed by Martin Scorsese. Both actors received praises for their real-life portrayals and earned Oscar nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.
Jennifer Lawrence - Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
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Jennifer Lawrence portrays PhD candidate Kate Dibiasky, who first uncovered the comet. Along with Dr. Mindy, she tries to inform everyone about the cataclysmic event and endures scrutiny due to her apparent overreaction.
Lawrence is one of the most popular actresses, appearing in Winter's Bone, American Hustle, and Joy. She also featured in two major franchises as Mystique in the X-Men series and Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise. Of course, Lawrence's most notable movie is Silver Linings Playbook. Portraying the eccentric Tiffany Maxwell, Lawrence received incredible praises for her brilliant and charming performance, earning her an Oscar win for Best Actress.