ADAM McKay is an American film director known for his work with Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The Big Short, Vice, The Other Guys and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. McKay's latest film Don't Look Up is premiered on Netflix on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, Christmas Eve, and comes with a star-studded cast.
NIKO TAVERNISE/NETFLIXDon't Look Up premieres December 24, 2021 '/ ' Who is in the cast of Don't Look Up? The cast of Don't Look Up includes: Leonardo DiCaprio
GettyLeonardo DiCaprio plays the role of Dr. Randall Mindy '/ ' Leonardo DiCaprio plays the role of Dr. Randall Mindy, an astronomer who is going on a tour with Kate Dibiasky to warn the world about a comet that will hit the Earth and destroy humanity. Born November 11, 1974, DiCaprio has been acting since 1979 and is most famously known for his roles in Titanic, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Great Gatsby, and Inception. It was recently announced that DiCaprio's next role will be a portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt in the upcoming film Roosevelt. Jennifer Lawrence
Corbis - GettyJennifer Lawrence plays the role of Kate Dibiasky '/ ' In the film, Jennifer Lawrence plays the role of Kate Dibiasky, another astronomer who goes on tour with Dr. Mindy. Born August 15, 1990, Lawrence is most famously known for her role as Kateniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games series. Following the release of Don't Look Up, Lawrence will star as Elizabeth Holmes in the upcoming film Bad Blood, a biography of Entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes who is currently on trial for fraud. Cate Blanchett
GettyCate Blanchett plays the role of Brie Evantee '/ ' In the film, Cate Blanchett plays the role of Brie Evantee. Born May 14, 1969, Blanchett has been acting since 1990 and is most famously known for her roles in Carol, The Lord of the Rings, Blue Jasmine, and Elizabeth. It was recently announced that Blanchett will be starring in the pilot of the upcoming series Brideshead Revisited and it is rumored she will star in the upcoming film Megalopolis . Meryl Streep
GettyMeryl Streep plays the role of President Janie Orlean '/ ' In the film, Meryl Streep portrays the role of President Janie Orlean. Born June 22, 1949, Streep is oftern referred to as one of the best actress of her generation and has been acting since 1976. Over the years, Steep has starred in countless films but is most famously known for her roles in Out of Africa, The Devil Wears Prada, Sophie's Choice, and Mamma Mia! Tyler Perry
Getty Images - GettyTyler Perry plays the role of Jack Bremmer '/ ' In the film, Tyler Perry plays the role of Jack Bremmer. Born September 13, 1969, Perry is most famously known for his portrayal of Madea. Following the release of Don't Look Up, Perry will star in Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming, scheduled to be released in 2022. Rob Morgan
GettyRob Morgan play the role of Dr. Clayton ...Teddy... Oglethorpe '/ ' In the film, Rob Morgan portrays the role of Dr. Clayton ...Teddy... Oglethorpe. Born February 28, 1973, Morgan has been acting since 2004 and is most famously known for his roles in Mudbound, Stranger Things, Daredevil, and Godless. Following the release of Don't Look Up, Morgan will star an untitled Lakers TV series that is scheduled to debut in 2022. Timothée Chalamet
AFPTimothée Chalamet plays the role of Yule '/ ' In the film, Timothée Chalamet plays the role of Yule. Born December 27, 1995, Chalamet has only been acting since 2008 and is most famously known for his roles in Call Me by Your Name, Beautiful Boy, Lady Bird and little Woman. It was recently announced that following the debut of Don't Look Up, Chalamet will portray the role of Willy Wonka in the upcoming film Wonka that is scheduled to be released in 2023. Jonah Hill
GettyJonah Hill plays the role of Jason Orlean '/ ' In the film, Jonah Hill plays the role of Jason Orlean, the Chief of Staff of the Oval office who Dr. Mindy and Kate are pleading to to do something about the crisis. Born December 20, 1983, Hill has been acting since 2004 and is most famously known for his roles in 21 Jump Street, The Wolf of Wall Street, 22 Jump Street and Moneyball. Following the release of Don't Look Up, Hill will star in an unnamed comedy project alongside Kenya Barris. Mark Rylance In the film, Mark Rylance plays the role of Pete Isherwell. Born January 18, 1960, Rylance has been acting since the 1980s and is most famously known for his roles in Bridge of Spies, The BFG, Dunkirk, and The Trial of the Chicago 7. Following the release of Don't Look Up, Rylance is scheduled to appear in five other projects including, The Phantom of the Open, The Outfit, The Way of the Wind, Bones & All, and The Brutalist. Ron Perlman
AFPRon Perlman plays the role of Colonel Ben Drask '/ ' In the film, Ron Perlman plays the role of Colonel Ben Drask. Born April 13, 1950, Perlman has been acting since since 1979 and has over 267 credits to his name. He is most famously known for his roles in Hell Boy, Beauty and the Beast, and Hand of God and is currently filming Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Saurus City. Ariana Grande
GettyAriana Grande plays the role of Riley Bina '/ ' Ariana Grande has found her way back to the big screen and will portray the role of Riley Bina in Don't Look Up. Born June 26, 1993, Grande is most famously known as a Grammy Award winning singer but got her start in the entertainment industry acting. Prior to Don't Look Up, Grande portrayed the role of Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon's Victorious and Sam & Cat. In 2015, Grande was also seen in Scream Queens where she played the role of Chanel #2. Kid Cudi
Getty - ContributorKid Cudi plays the tole of DJ Chello '/ ' Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, is famously known by his stage name Kid Cudi. In the film, Kid Cudi portrays the role of DJ Chello. Born January 30, 1984, Kid Cudi is famously known as an American rapper and singer but has dabbled in acting along the way. Over the years, Kid Cudi has starred in How to Make It In America, Need for Speed, The Ever After, We Are Who We Are, and Crisis. Melanie Lynskey
GettyMelanie Lynskey plays the role of June Mindy '/ ' In the film, Melanie Lynskey plays the role of June Mindy. Born May 16, 1977, Lynskey has been acting since 1994 and is most famously known for her roles in Togetherness, Heavenly Creatures, Up in the Air, and The Intervention. Lynskey is scheduled to star in the upcoming show Yellowjackets, set to be released later this year. Michael Chiklis
APMichael Chiklis plays the role of Dan Pawketty '/ ' In the film, Michael Chiklis plays the role of Dan Pawketty. Born August 30, 1963, Chiklis has been acting since 1989 and is most famously known for his roles in The Shield, American Horror Story, The Commish, Fantastic Four, and The Three Stooges. Outside of Don't Look Up, Chiklis is currently filming an untitled Lakers Project that is scheduled to debut in 2022. Tomer Sisley
GettyTomer Sisley plays the role of Adul Grelio '/ ' In the film, Tomer Sisley plays the role of Adul Grelio. Born August 14, 1974, Sisley has been acting since 1996 and is most famously known for his roles in We're the Millers, The Burma Conspiracy, and Sleepless Night. Outside of Don't Look Up, Sisley is preparing to star in the french film, Sainte-Croix-Les-Vaches. more from netflix HAUTE OR NOT? Emily in Paris fans torn on Lily Collins' over-the-top fashions FROSTY BOSS Who plays Sylvie in Emily in Paris? TIGER KING STATUS Know about American tv host Joe Exotic The Blues Operation Varsity Blues documentary: What was the college admissions scandal? INCH PERFECT Everything to know about the Oppenheim twins IN THE DOC Georgina Rodriguez reveals release date for Netflix doc with Man Utd ace Ronaldo Does Chris Evans star in Don't Look Up? While he's not on the credited list, McKay revealed that Marvel superstar Chris Evans will also have a small role in the film. ...Chris Evans has a little cameo in the movie. He's very funny. I won't give away who he plays but he does pop up in the movie,... McKay said about Evan's role. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS Source: