Asteroid City cast: All actors & characters

❘ Published: 2023-06-16T14:14:08

Jason Schwartzman and Tom Hanks talk on a landline phone in Asteroid City

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Wes Anderson’s latest film, Asteroid City, has finally premiered, so here’s a guide to the movie’s cast and characters.

At long last, the eleventh entry into filmmaker Wes Anderson’s filmography, Asteroid City, has finally hit theaters.

The movie is set in 1955 and follows a group of students and parents from across the country as they gather together for the Junior Stargazer convention.

Anderson’s film explores the themes of romance, grief, comedy and so much more. But, before you dive into his pastel colored world, here’s your guide to the cast and character of Asteroid City.

Contents

Augie Steenbeck: Jason Schwartzman
Midge Campbell: Scarlett Johansson
Stanley Zak: Tom Hanks
General Grif Gibson: Jeffrey Wright
Television host: Bryan Cranston
J.J. Kellogg: Liev Schreiber
Sandy Borden: Hope Davis
Roger Cho: Stephen Park
June Douglas: Maya Hawke
Motel manager: Steve Carell
Hank: Matt Dillon
Woodrow Steenbeck: Jake Ryan
Dinah Campbell: Grace Edwards

The official plot synopsis for Asteroid City reads: “World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955.”

Augie Steenbeck: Jason Schwartzman

A close up of Jason Schwartzman in Asteroid City

Jason Schwartzman stars as Augie Steenbeck in the Asteroid City cast, a war photographer and father to Woodrow.

Schwartzman is an Anderson favorite as he’s appeared in several of his films such as Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Midge Campbell: Scarlett Johansson

A close up of Scarlett Johansson in Asteroid City

Scarlett Johansson plays Midge Campbell, an actress and mother to Dinah.

Johansson is a well-known movie star as she’s appeared in iconic films such as Lost in Translation, Her, and the first three Phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Stanley Zak: Tom Hanks

A close up of Tom Hanks in Asteroid City

Tom Hanks plays Stanley Zak, Augie’s father-in-law.

Hanks is a legendary film actor who has appeared in several career-defining movies such as Big, Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can, and Toy Story.

General Grif Gibson: Jeffrey Wright

A close up of Jeffrey Wright in Asteroid City

Jeffrey Wright stars as General Grif Gibson in the Asteroid City cast, the host of the Junior Stargazer awards.

Wright has been acting since the ’90s and appeared in projects such as Casino Royale, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and BoJack Horseman.

Television host: Bryan Cranston

A close up of Bryan Cranston in Asteroid City

Bryan Cranston plays the the host of an anthology television show.

Cranston is best known for his two career-defining roles as Hal in Malcolm in the Middle and Walter White in Breaking Bad.

J.J. Kellogg: Liev Schreiber

A close up of Liev Schreiber in Asteroid City

Liev Schreiber plays J.J. Kellogg, the father of a Junior Stargazer awardee.

Schreiber is a well-known film actor appearing in movies such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Salt, and The French Dispatch.

Sandy Borden: Hope Davis

A close up of Hope Davis in Asteroid City

Hope Davis plays Sandy Borden, the mother of a Junior Stargazer awardee.

Davis has been acting since the ’90s and has been seen in projects such as The Weather Man, Deadline, and Captain America: Civil War.

Roger Cho: Stephen Park

A close up of Stephen Park in Asteroid City

Stephen Park plays Roger Cho, the father of a Junior Stargazer awardee.

Cho is a well-known comedian and has appeared in works such as In Living Color, The French Dispatch, and The Mindy Project.

June Douglas: Maya Hawke

A close up of Maya Hawke in Asteroid City

Maya Hawke joins the Asteroid City cast as June Douglas, a teacher who is interested in Montana.

Hawke is best known for her roles as Robin Buckley in Stranger Things and Eleanor Levetan in Do Revenge.

Motel manager: Steve Carell

A close up of Steve Carell in Asteroid City

Steve Carell plays a motel manager.

Carell is a veteran of movies and television as he’s appeared in works such as Little Miss Sunshine, Dan in Real Life, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and The Office.

Hank: Matt Dillon

A close up of Matt Dillon in Asteroid City

Matt Dillon plays Hank, a mechanic.

Dillon is a famous movie actor as he’s appeared in projects such as Crash, Old Dogs, American Dreamer, and let’s not forget his terrifying turn in Lars von Trier’s The House That Jack Built.

Woodrow Steenbeck: Jake Ryan

A close up of Jake Ryan in Asteroid City

Jake Ryan plays Woodrow Steenbeck, Augie’s son, Stanley’s grandson, and a Junior Stargazer winner.

Ryan is an up-and-coming actor who has worked with Anderson before in the films Isle of Dogs and Moonrise Kingdom.

Dinah Campbell: Grace Edwards

A close up of Grace Edwards in Asteroid City

Grace Edwards plays Dinah Campbell, Midge’s daughter and a Junior Stargazer winner.

Edwards is new to acting as she’s appeared in a few projects such as Modern Love and Schooled.

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