The cast of The Resort is an eclectic mix of major stars and recognizable faces that help to make the Peacock original series such a compelling show. The Resort follows a couple on their Mayan Riviera vacation at the Oceana Vista resort who gets wrapped up in a mystery that involves disappearances from years past. Eschewing the typical approach to its mystery story, The Resort deftly blends humor into its narrative for an engrossing mixture of tension and laughs. Though very much plot-driven, the show also put its emphasis on its characters which not only made it more interesting but more engaging as well.
The Resort's first season polarized fans but was met with resounding approval from critics with particular praise being given to its lead actors and its jaunty approach to storytelling. The Resort joins a long list of original programming that has taken the streaming world by storm and is generally considered one of the best shows on Peacock. The success of the series was due in no small part to the stellar cast of The Resort, and it was notable names that roped in viewers who were later hooked by the show's outstanding writing.
Cristin Milioti As Emma
Leading the cast of The Resort, Cristin Milioti plays Emma, one-half of the main couple that ends up playing the part of the detective in the mystery surrounding Oceana Vista Resort's past. Milioti is perhaps most famous for playing Tracy McConnell, the long-awaited Mother in the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and she also appeared as Teresa Petrillo Belfortin The Wolf of Wall Street. A talented comedy actor, Milioti co-starred as Maggie in the Prime Video original series Modern Love and played Whitney on The Mindy Project. Additionally, Miloti played Sarah Wilder in the film Palm Springs, which was written by The Resort creator Andy Siara.
William Jackson Harper As Noah
William Jackson Harper plays Noah, the other half of the main couple, who reluctantly goes along with his wife Emma in investigating the 15-year-old mystery. Harper is well remembered for his star-making stint as Chidi Anagonye on NBC’s The Good Place. Besides his comedic turns, Harper’s career encompasses well-received dramatic and horror films like Midsommar where he played Josh, and action TV shows such as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan where he played Xander. Harper's career jumped into another gear when he joined the MCU by appearing in the cast of Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania as Quaz.
Skyler Gisondo As Sam
Skyler Gisondo joins the cast of The Resort as Sam, the first victim who mysteriously disappeared from Oceana Vista Resort before Emma and Noah’s visit. Gisondo first rose to prominence playing Eric Bemis in the main cast of Netflix’s Santa Clarita’s Diet. He also appeared in the notable role of Jared in the coming-of-age comedy Booksmart and played Lance Brannigan in Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza. Besides big-screen roles like James Griswold in Vacation and Nick Daley in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, Gisondo has found great success in TV shows such as HBO's The Righteous Gemstones where he plays Gideon Gemstone.
Nina Bloomgarden As Violet Thompson
Nina Bloomgarden plays Violet Thompson, Murray's daughter who also disappeared from Oceana Vista Resort before Noah and Emma's visit. The Resort’s Violet was Bloomgarden’s first major role in a TV series, but she had previously appeared as Camille in the independent thriller film Jane. Bloomgarden also played the small role of College Kid in the Netflix film Fatherhood, and appeared as Emma in the gritty crime drama Good Girl Jane.
Nick Offerman As Murray Thompson
Lending his notable star power to the cast of The Resort, Nick Offerman stars as Murray Thompson, Violet’s father who was with her at the resort when she disappeared. Offerman is most well-known for his long-running role as Ron Swanson on the popular sitcom Parks & Recreation, and he also played notable supporting roles such as Dove Porter in Prime Video's A League of Their Own series, and Uncle Miltie in Pam & Tommy. He lends his voice to the character of Beef Tobin in The Great North and Offerman's The Last of Us role as Bill earned him many new fans.
The Resort Supporting Cast & Characters
Gabriela Cartol as Luna – Gabriel Cartol plays Luna, an Oceana Vista concierge. Cartol played numerous roles in Spanish-language productions including Marta No fue mi culpa: México and Itzel in El Rifugio. She also starred as Jazmín in El Colapso and as Teodora in Días Negros: Chamula.
Luis Gerardo Méndez as Baltasar Frías – Luis Gerardo Méndez stars as Oceana Vista'a head of security in 2007, Baltasar Frías. Méndez appeared in various films and TV shows, including his turns as Chava Iglesias in Club de Cuervos and Miguel in Bayonet. Notably, Méndez played Victor Tapia in Narcos: Mexico and Pedro Salinas in The Envoys, and Juan Carlos Rivera in Murder Mystery.
Becky Ann Baker as Jan – Becky Ann Baker plays Sam’s mother, Jan. Baker’s extensive career includes roles in both film and television, but like her role in the cast of The Resort, Baker is best known for playing moms on TV. She notably played Jean Weir, Lindsay and Sam's mom, on Freaks and Geeks and Loreen Horvath, Hannah's mom, in Girls. Adding another impressive maternal credit to her lengthy resume, Baker appeared as Dottie Lasso in the wildly popular Apple TV Plus original series Ted Lasso.
Dylan Baker as Carl – Another big name in the cast of The Resort, Dylan Baker plays Carl, Jan’s husband and Sam’s father. Baker is instantly recognizable from his turns in movies such as Happiness where he played Bill Maplewood, and Trick 'r Treat where he co-starred as Steven Wilkins. Baker also played the real-life figure, J. Edgar Hoover, in the critically acclaimed film Selma and Jack Ordway in Revolutionary Road. In 2023, Baker reprised his long-running role of Sanford Rems on Law & Order.
Debby Ryan as Hannah – Debby Ryan plays Sam’s girlfriend, Hannah. Ryan successfully made the jump to adult roles from her years as a child actor, but will always be remembered for her star-making turn as Jessie Prescott on the Disney Channel series Jessie. Before The Resort, Ryan starred as Patty Bladell in the Netflix original series Insatiable and as Holli Holiday in Sing It!. In 2023, Ryan voiced the role of Krista in Velma and played herself in the Fast & Furious sequel Fast X.