1. Joaquin Phoenix as Joe Cross
Joaquin Phoenix will be playing Joe Cross, the sheriff of the fictional town. "Eddington" marks the second collaboration between Joaquin Phoenix and Ari Aster, with Phoenix playing the titular Beau in "Beau is Afraid." But aside from that, Phoenix is most widely known for his roles as Arthur Fleck in "Joker" (2019), Theodore Twombly in "Her" (2013) and Commodus in "Gladiator" (2000).
2. Pedro Pascal as Ted Garcia
Pedro Pascal steps into the role of Ted Garcia, Eddington’s incumbent mayor fighting to stay in power during a chaotic re-election. Honestly, it might be easier to list where you haven't seen Pedro Pascal, as he seems to be in everything lately. But we aren't complaining! He is most recognizable for his roles as Joel Miller in "The Last of Us" (2023-2025), Din Djarin in "The Mandalorian" (2019-2023), Javier Peña in "Narcos" (2015-2017) and most recently, Harry Castillo in "Materialists" (2025).
3. Emma Stone as Louise Cross
Emma Stone plays Louise Cross, Joe’s wife and a woman caught between loyalty, politics and personal convictions. Stone has been a powerhouse in Hollywood for decades now, and for good reason! She has the skills and range to embody a wide array of characters, such as her Oscar-winning role as Bella Baxter in "Poor Things" (2023), Mia Dolan in "La La Land" (2016), Gwen Stacy in "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012) and her breakout, Olive Penderghast, in "Easy A" (2010).
4. Austin Butler as Vernon Jefferson Peak
Austin Butler transforms into Vernon Jefferson Peak, a radical cult leader whose presence adds a volatile twist to the town’s already fraying sense of order. His career has been gaining traction in recent years, especially since his Golden Globe win for portraying Elvis Presley in "Elvis" (2022). However, you may have also seen Butler as Tex Watson in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019) or as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in "Dune: Part Two" (2024).
5. Luke Grimes as Guy
Luke Grimes plays Guy, a member of the Eddington sheriff’s office. Grimes is best known for his role as Kayce Dutton in the hit TV western, "Yellowstone" (2018–2024), and has also appeared in "American Sniper" (2014) and the Fifty Shades franchise as Christian Grey’s brother, Elliot.
6. Deirdre O'Connell as Dawn
Deirdre O’Connell takes on the role of Dawn, Louise’s mother. A Tony Award winner for her performance in "Dana H.," O’Connell’s screen credits include Francis Cobb in "The Penguin" (2024) miniseries, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004) and "The Path" (2016–2018).
