The cast of Don’t Worry Darling, the second film directed by Olivia Wilde, boasts some of the top young talents in Hollywood. The film premiered on September 5, 2022 at the Venice Film Festival before being released in nationwide theaters on September 23, 2022. Don’t Worry Darling follows Alice Chambers, a 1950s housewife living in an exclusive, perfect-seeming community with her husband, Jack. Every morning, Alice wakes up and makes breakfast before bidding Jack goodbye on his way to work on the mysterious “Victory Project”. However, Alice begins to fear that there is something wrong and that nothing — including the Victory Project — is what it seems.
Controversy surrounded Don’t Worry Darling from the start. Before production was far underway, one of the movie’s principal stars, Shia LaBeouf, left for unknown reasons and was replaced by Harry Styles, who started a relationship with Olivia Wilde while filming. There were also rumors of an on-set feud between Wilde and Florence Pugh, and speculation that this is why Pugh did little to promote the movie. Unfortunately, the many controversies ended up overshadowing the movie itself. But even so, the cast of Don’t Worry Darling operates onscreen with commendable chemistry, and helps elevate the script and direction to a serious story about gender roles.
Florence Pugh As Alice Chambers
Florence Pugh is the protagonist in the cast of Don't Worry Darling. She plays Alice Chambers, a homemaker and devoted wife to Jack. Though she lives an idyllic life, Alice senses there might be something more sinister going on. Florence Pugh's best movies include Ari Aster’s gripping horror film Midsommar, in which she played Dani Ardor, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Black Widow, where she played Yelena Belova, a role she reprised on the Disney Plus series Hawkeye. Pugh has played a wide variety of characters and her range is impressive. She received a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination for her part as Amy March in Little Women.
Harry Styles As Jack Chambers
Harry Styles appears in the cast of Don’t Worry Darling as Jack Chambers, Alice’s husband. Jack works for the Victory Project in Don't Worry Darling and seems to particularly enjoy the lifestyle the community brings him. Styles is best known for his music career, as he was a member of the pop band One Direction and then as a platinum-selling solo artist. In recent years, he has begun to appear in movie roles, though Don’t Worry Darling is his first villainous performance. He has a brief cameo in Eternals as Thanos’ brother Eros, he stars in Dunkirk as Alex, and he plays Tom Burgess in My Policeman.
Olivia Wilde As Bunny
Bunny is Alice's best friend and neighbor whom Alice confides in and trusts throughout Don’t Worry Darling. Bunny is portrayed by Olivia Wilde, in the cast of Don’t Worry Darling. The movie is Wilde’s second feature as director after Booksmart and the first time she played something approaching a matriarch like-figure after often appearing as characters like the one Pugh plays. Wilde's breakout role was Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley in House, and she later appeared in Vinyl as Devon Finestra, wife of protagonist Richie. In movies, Wilde has appeared in Cowboys & Aliens as Ella Swenson, Drinking Buddies as Katee, and Tron: Legacy as Quorra.
Chris Pine As Frank
Chris Pine rounds out the main cast of Don’t Worry Darling as Frank, Jack’s boss and founder of the “Victory Project.” Frank keeps things close to the vest, though he is heavily invested in the success of the project and the happiness of his employees and their families. Pine often appears in heroic roles, including as Stever Trevor in the Wonder Woman films, Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek reboot franchise, and Edgin Darvis in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. He also had roles in Outlaw King as Robert the Bruce, Unstoppable as Will Colson, and Hell or High Water as Toby Howard.
Don’t Worry Darling Supporting Cast & Character Guide
Gemma Chan As Shelley: Gemma Chan appears in the cast of Don't Worry Darling as Shelley, Jack’s wife, who seemingly supports his dreams and the “Victory Project.” Shelley is portrayed by Gemma Chan, best known for her roles in Crazy Rich Asians, the MCU film Eternals, Captain Marvel, Mary Queen of Scots, the TV series Humans, and Disney’s animated film Raya and the Last Dragon.
KiKi Layne as Margaret: Margaret is a member of the “Victory Project” community and a former friend of Alice's who suspects something isn’t right. KiKi Layne is cast in Don't Worry Darling as Margaret, and the actres is best known for her roles in If Beale Street Could Talk, The Old Guard (and its upcoming sequel), and Coming 2 America.
Nick Kroll as Dean: Nick Kroll plays Dean, Bunny’s husband and a friend of Jack's in Don't Worry Darling. Kroll is a well-known comedian, known for voicing the character Nick Birch in the animated series Big Mouth, which he co-created. He has also appeared in the series The League, Parks and Recreation, and movies Sausage Party, I Love You, Man, and the Sing franchise.
Sydney Chandler as Violet: Sydney Chandler appears in the cast of Don't Worry Darling as Violet, another of Alice's friends in the neighborhood. This is Chandler's first film role, having only previously appeared in the TV miniseries, Pistol.
Douglas Smith as Bill: Bill, played by Douglas Smith, is Margaret’s husband who also works on the Victory Project. Smith is known for his roles in The Alienist, Big Little Lies, Ouija, Big Love, and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.
Kate Berlant as Peg: Kate Berlant appears as Peg in the cast of Don't Worry Darling. She is a member of the Victory Project community and a fellow homemaker who hangs out with Alice and Bunny. Berlant is best known for her voice work in the animated series BoJack Horseman, and her part in the main cast of the Prime Video series A League of Their Own.
Asif Ali as Peter: Peter is Peg’s husband and a friend of Jack’s who also works for the Victory Project. Asif Ali, who plays Peter, is best known for his roles in streaming staples like WandaVision, Space Force, The Mandalorian, and Wrecked.
Timothy Simons as Dr. Collins: Timothy Simons appears in the cast of Don't Worry Darling as Dr. Collins, Frank’s friend. Simons is known for playing Jonah Ryan in the series Veep. The actor has also been in the series Fairfax, the Hulu film Happiest Season, and has voiced characters in many animated series, including Big Hero 6: The Series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Rugrats.