Adam Sandler returns to Netflix for a basketball drama, and the Hustle movie cast is filled with recognizable actors and NBA personalities. The comedian is no stranger to sports movies after doing football with The Waterboy and The Longest Yard and golf with Happy Gilmore. Now, Adam Sandler's love of basketball in real life and the desire for another dramatic turn after Uncut Gems has brought Hustle to Netflix.
Directed by Jeremiah Zagar, Hustle is the usual underdog sports story. It follows Sandler's character as he attempts to help an international basketball prospect with a troubled past but all of the talent to be a star. Viewing the kid as his big break, Hustle follows the two of them as they prepare for the NBA Draft. While it is very much focused on its two main characters, LeBron James producing the movie helped attract plenty of NBA talent.
Adam Sandler is very much at the forefront of Hustle's cast and helps turn the movie into what could be another big hit for Netflix based on the very positive reviews. In addition to all of the NBA players featured throughout the film, there are also some recognizable actors featured in many of the non-basketball roles. Here is a complete guide to the Hustle movie cast and characters.
Adam Sandler as Stanley Sugerman
Adam Sandler stars in Hustle as the movie's lead character, Stanley Sugerman. He is a draft scout for the Philadelphia 76ers who has spent nearly a decade traveling the world to evaluate draft prospects. In an attempt to change his fate, Stanley decides to help train a prospect he thinks could be the NBA's next great international star. Hustle is Adam Sandler's first Netflix movie since 2020's Hubie Halloween.
Juancho Hernangómez as Bo Cruz
The Hustle movie cast includes the acting debut for Juancho Hernangómez, who stars as Bo Cruz. Bo has all of the skills on offense and defense to be a dominant NBA player, but his troubled past and varying confidence kept him off the NBA's radar until Stanley Sugerman happens to spot him in a pick-up game. The Spanish basketball player started playing in the NBA in 2016 after being drafted by the Denver Nuggets. He was there for three and a half years until going to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Juancho most recently played for the Utah Jazz.
Anthony Edwards as Kermit Wilts
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards (not the Top Gun actor) plays the "villain" in Hustle's cast. His character Kermit Wilts is a top draft prospect who repeatedly gets under Bo Cruz's skin when they cross paths. This is the acting debut of Anthony Edwards, the talented scoring guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who was the first pick overall in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Queen Latifah as Teresa Sugerman
The Hustle movie cast also includes Queen Latifah as Teresa Sugerman, Stanley's wife. Despite the time they spend apart for his work and the hardships that come with helping Bo Cruz, Teresa fully supports Stanely's dream. Some of Queen Latifah's most notable roles include her Oscar-nominated performance in Chicago and her current starring role in The Equalizer TV show.
Ben Foster as Vince Merrick
Ben Foster appears in the Netflix original movie as his Hustle character Vince Merrick, the Philadelphia 76ers' new owner. He does not like Stanley Sugerman. Ben Foster previously starred in movies like Lone Survivor, Hell or High Water, and Leave No Trace.
Hustle Supporting Cast & NBA Players
- Robert Duvall as Rex Merrick: The Hustle movie cast includes the Godfather and Apocalypse Now star as Vince's father, the Philaphia 76ers' previous owner.
- Jordan Hull as Alex Sugerman: Playing Stanley Sugerman's daughter, Jordan Hull previously was in The L Word: Generation Q
- María Botto as Paola Cruz: The Argentinian actress joins Hustle's cast as Bo Cruz's mother after starring in Risen.
- Ainhoa Pillet as Lucia Cruz: Newcomer Ainhoa Pillet plays Bo Cruz's daughter in Hustle.
- Kenny Smith as Leon Rich: Former Houston Rockets player and current Inside the NBA analyst Kenny Smith plays sports agent Leon Rich.
- Raúl Castillo as Oscar Morales: Army of the Dead actor Raúl Castillo appears as Philadelphia 76ers' lawyer Oscar Morales. He also starred in Jeremiah Zagar's directorial debut We the Animals.
- Heidi Gardner as Kat Merrick: Saturday Night Live cast member Heidi Gardner plays Vince's sister, Kat, who gets along with Stanley.
- Moe Wagner as Haas: Current Orlando Magic forward Moe Wagner plays Haas, an international prospect Stanely doesn't like that the 76ers draft.
- Michael Foster as Zeke Washington: Real-life NBA draft prospect Michael Foster appears in the Hustle cast as another draft prospect named Zeke Washington.
- Jaleel White as Blake: The Philadelphia 76ers' VP of Player Personnel is played by former Family Matters star Jaleel White.
- Julius 'Dr. J' Erving as Himself: Julius Erving appears in Hustle as himself and a friend to Stanley.
- Matisse Thybulle as Himself: Current Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle appears as himself.
- Tobias Harris as Himself: Current Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris appears as himself and plays against Bo Cruz.
- Kyle Lowry as Himself: Current Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry appears as himself.
- Tyrese Maxey as Himself: Current Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey appears as himself.
- Seth Curry as Himself: Current Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry appears as himself.
- Doc Rivers as Himself: Current Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers appears as himself.
- Bojan Marjanović as Dimitri Jovanovic: Current Dallas Mavericks center Bojan Marjanović plays an international prospect after appearing in the John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum cast.
- Dirk Nowitzki as Himself: Former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki appears through a FaceTime call.
- Brad Stevens as Himself: Former Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens appears as himself.
- Jay Wright as Himself: Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright appears as himself.
- Jordan Clarkson as Himself: Current Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson appears as himself during Hustle's final secret game.
- Trae Young as Himself: Current Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young appears as himself.
- Aaron Gordon as Himself: Current Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Jordan appears as himself.
- Mark Jackson as Himself: Former New York Knicks guard and current ESPN commentator Mark Jackson appears as himself.
- Allen Iverson as Himself: The Hustle movie cast also includes a cameo from former Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson as himself.
- Luka Dončić as Himself: Current Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Dončić has a cameo as himself.
- Tim Young as Himself: Former Golden State Warriors center Tim Young appears as himself.
- Fat Joe as Himself: Rapper Fat Joe plays himself in the Hustle movie cast.
- Mike James as Himself: Current Brooklyn Nets guard Mike James appears as one of Hustle's real NBA players.
- Leandro Barbosa as Himself: Former Phoenix Suns guard and current Golden State Warriors coach Leandro Barbosa appears as himself.
- James Goldstein as Himself: NBA superfan James Goldstein briefly appears as himself.
- Aaron "AO" Owens as Himself: Philadelphia streetballer Aaron "AO" Owens appears in Hustle as part of the Boa Challenge.
- Lonnie "Prime Objective" Harrell as Himself: Streetballer Lonnie "Prime Objective" Harrell appears as himself.
- Larry "Bone Collector" Williams as Himself: Streetballer Larry "Bone Collector" Williams appears as himself.
- Waliyy "Main Event" Dixon as Himself: Streetballer Waliyy "Main Event" Dixon appears as himself.
- Grayson "The Professor" Boucher as Himself: Grayson "The Professor" Boucher appears as himself to help train Bo.
- Ty "There He Go" Tanner as Himself: Streetballer Ty "There He Go" Tanner plays himself in the Hustle movie cast.
- Chris "Lethal Shooter" Matthews as Himself: Chris "Lethal Shooter" Matthews appears as himself and helps train Bo.
- Mark Cuban as Himself: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban appears as himself.
- Emeka Okafor as Himself: Former Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor appears as himself.
- Charles Barkley as Himself: Former Phoenix Suns star and current Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley appears as himself.
- Shaquille O'Neal as Himself: Former Los Angeles Lakers star and current Inside the NBA analyst Shaquille O'Neal appears as himself.
- Ernie Johnson as Himself: Current Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson appears as himself.
- Bill Duffy as Himself: NBA agent Bill Duffy plays himself in Hustle.
- Jeff Schwartz as Himself: NBA agent Jeff Schwartz appears as himself.
- Pat Croce as Himself: Former Philadelphia 76ers president Pat Croce appears as himself.
- Maurice Cheeks as Himself: Former Philadelphia 76ers player and coach Maurice Cheeks appears as himself.
- Kristine Leahy as Herself: Sports reporter Kristine Leahy appears as herself as part of Hustle's NBA Combine.
- Aaron McKie as Himself: Current Temple Owls head coach Aaron McKie plays himself.
- Fran Fraschilla as Himself: NBA draft analyst Fran Fraschilla appears as himself.
- Khris Middleton as Himself: Current Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton appears as himself.
- Greg St. Jean as Himself: Current Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Greg St. Jean appears as himself.
- Lonnie Cooper as Himself: Former international basketball player Lonnie Cooper appears as himself.
- Dan Patrick as Himself: Radio personality Dan Patrick plays himself as part of the Hustle movie cast.
- Beanie Sigel as Himself: Rapper Beanie Sigel appears as himself.
- Torrel Harris Sr. as Himself: Torrel Harris Sr., Tobias Harris' father, appears as himself.
- Torrel Harris Jr. as Himself: Torrel Harris Jr., Tobias Harris' brother, appears as himself.
- Tierra Whack as Herself: Rapper Tierra Whack plays herself.
- Freeway as Himself: Rapper Freeway appears as himself.
- Sergio Scariolo as Himself: Spain national team coach Sergio Scariolo appears as himself.
- José Calderón as Himself: Former Toronto Raptors and Spanish national team guard José Calderón plays himself in Hustle.
- Willy Hernangómez as Himself: New Orleans Pelicans and Spanish national team center Willy Hernangómez appears as himself.
- Felipe Reyez as Himself: Spanish national team forward Felipe Reyez plays himself.
- Álex Abrines as Himself: Spanish national team guard Álex Abrines appears as himself.
- Pierre Oriola as Himself: Spanish national team center Pierre Oriola plays himself.
- Jason Filippi as Himself: International scout Jason Filippi appears as himself.
- Igor Ormazábal as Himself: International agent Igor Ormazábal plays himself.
- Peter Vecsey as Himself: Sports analyst Peter Vecsey appears as himself.
- Bobby Verdun as Himself: Former Salem State head coach Bobby Verdun plays himself.
- Dell Demps as Himself: Current Utah Jazz assistant coach appears as a Philadelphia 76ers assistant.
- Billy King as 76ers General Manager: Former Philadelphia 76ers GM Billy King assumes his old position as part of the Hustle movie cast.
- Joseph Vecsey as Assistant General Manager: Comedian Joseph Vecsey plays the Philadelphia 76ers' assistant GM.
- Peter Dominguez as Himself: Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Peter Dominguez plays himself.
- Dave Joerger as Himself: Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Dave Joerger appears as himself in the Hustle cast.