Queen Bees cast: All actors & characters

Cameron Frew
James Caan and Ellen Burstyn in Queen Bees 2021.

Here is a rundown of all the characters in the ensemble cast of Queen Bees, a 2021 comedy that celebrates the youthful spirit and is a delightful and touching must-see for enthusiasts.

Queen Bees, directed by Michael Lembeck, captures fans’ hearts with its story of friendship, love, and feeling young again. Imagine Mean Girls with pensioners, and you’re pretty much there.

The story revolves around an independent senior named Helen who refuses to uproot her life to go to a retirement home. But when she’s locked out of her house, and a fire destroys her kitchen, she has no choice. Helen has to make the most of the lengthy repairs and moves into the Pine Grove senior home.

She soon faces trouble fitting in, bullies, lustful widows, and some serious bridge tournaments. Here’s everything to know about the movie’s cast and their characters.

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Queen Bees cast and characters

Below, you’ll find a list of the cast members in 2021’s Queen Bees, as well as the characters they play and where you’ve seen them before.

Ellen Burstyn: Helen Wilson

Ellen Burstyn in the Queen Bees cast

Ellen Burstyn plays Helen Wilson, a widow who’s forced into a retirement home by her daughter.

Burstyn an Oscar-winner best known for her performances in The Exorcist, Alice Doesn’t Live Her Anymore, and Requiem for a Dream.

James Caan: Dan Simpson

James Caan in the cast of Queen Bees

James Caan plays Dan Simpson, another new resident at Pine Grove who strikes up a relationship with Helen.

Caan is a legendary actor known for his roles in The Godfather, Thief, Misery, Brian’s Song, and Elf.

Loretta Devine: Sally Hanson

Loretta Devine in the cast of Queen Bees

Loretta Devine plays Sally Hanson, one of the so-called Queen Bees who’s standoffish to Helen… at first, but Bridge brings them closer together.

Devine has also starred in Grey’s Anatomy as Adele Webber, Boston Public, Crash, What Women Want, and Waiting to Exhale.

Jane Curtin: Janet Poindexter

Jane Curtin in Queen Bees

Jane Curtin plays Janet Poindexter, the intimidating leader of the Queen Bees in the retirement home.

Curtin rose to fame on Saturday Night Live before starring in the likes of Kate & Allie, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and Unforgettable.

Ann-Margret: Margot Clark

Ann-Margret in Queen Bees

Starring as Margot Clark is actor Ann-Margret, the third member of the Queen Bees.

Ann-Margret is a hugely acclaimed actress, having won five Golden Globes and earned two Oscar nominations. She’s known for roles in Carnal Knowledge, Tommy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Kominsky Method.

Christopher Lloyd: Arthur Lane

Christopher Lloyd in the cast of Queen Bees

Lloyd plays Arthur Lane, a prominent figure in the Pine Grove community.

Lloyd is an icon, having starred in the Back to the Future trilogy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Taxi, and Nobody.

Elizabeth Mitchell: Laura Wilson Crane

Elizabeth Mitchell in Queen Bees

Elizabeth Mitchell plays Laura Wilson Crane, Helen’s daughter.

Mitchell has also starred in Lost, ER, The Expanse, The Outer Banks, and The Purge: Election Year.

Matthew Barnes: Peter Crane

Matthew Barnes in Queen Bees

Matthew Barnes plays Peter Crane, Helen’s grandson.

Barnes has also appeared in Atlanta, Strange Angel, Little Fires Everywhere, and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.

Alec Mapa: Lito Santos

Alec Mapa in Queen Bees

Alec Mapa plays Lito Santos, Pine Grove’s masseur.

Mapa has earlier appeared in You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Ugly Betty, and Desperate Housewives.

French Stewart: Ken DeNardo

French Stewart

French Stewart plays Ken DeNardo, the manager of Pine Groves.

You may have seen Stewart in 3rd Rock from the Sun, Clockstoppers, Inspector Gadget 2, and The Middle.

Ricky Russert: Pablo Leon

Ricky Russert

Ricky Russert plays Pablo Leon, the water aerobics instructor at Pine Grove.

Russert has starred in I Tonya, The Ravine, The Walking Dead, and Mr Mercedes.

That’s everyone you need to know in the Queen Bees cast and there are plenty more movies releasing this month on Netflix and streaming platforms.