The We Have a Ghost cast features Jahi Di’Allo Winston, David Harbour and Anthony Mackie. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Christopher Landon’s 2023 Netflix movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

We Have a Ghost explores the relationship between a Black family and a seemingly friendly ghost. When Frank and Melanie Presley move into a new home, their children become viral sensations. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they get mixed up in a CIA conspiracy. Here’s every actor and character in We Have a Ghost, an adaptation of Geoff Manaugh’s 2017 short story “Ernest.”

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We Have a Ghost Cast: Jahi Di’Allo Winston as Kevin Presley

Character Profile: A teenage musician. He is a Terry Kath fan who builds a friendship with his Japanese-American neighbor. Kevin speaks casually with a ghost that he finds in an attic.

Winston’s Resume: Anthony in The Upside (2017), Luke O’Neil in Everything Sucks! (2018), Junior in Queen & Slim (2019), Geronimo in The Dead Don’t Die (2019), Mouse in Charm City Kings (2020)

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We Have a Ghost Cast: David Harbour as Ernest

Character Profile: A ghost in the Presley home. He communicates with Kevin but can’t remember anything about his life as a human. Ernest becomes a viral sensation while learning the truth about his past.

Harbour’s Resume: Shep Campbell in Revolutionary Road (2008), Jim Hopper in Stranger Things (2016-), Dexter Tolliver in Suicide Squad (2016), Hellboy in Hellboy (2019), Alexei in Black Widow (2021)

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We Have a Ghost Cast: Anthony Mackie as Frank Presley

Character Profile: The Presley family patriarch. He is a businessman who displays selfish behavior. Frank takes advantage of a ghost encounter.

Mackie’s Resume: Frank in Half Nelson (2006), Sergeant JT Sanborn in The Hurt Locker (2008), Harry Mitchell in The Adjustment Bureau (2011), Sam Wilson/Falcon in the MCU (2014-), Marcus Belmont in Triple 9 (2016)

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We Have a Ghost Cast: Erica Ash as Melanie Presley

Character Profile: The Presley family matriarch. She becomes a viral sensation due to a frightening first encounter with Ernest. Melanie clashes with a female CIA agent.

Ash’s Resume: Various in The Big Gay Sketch Show (2006-08), Kendra Brooks in Scary Movie V (2013), M-Chuck in Survivor’s Remorse (2014-17), Maya in Uncle Drew (2018), Grace in Family Reunion (2019-21)

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We Have a Ghost Cast: Niles Fitch as Fulton Presley

Character Profile: Kevin’s brother. He is a jock who records an encounter with Ernest. Fulton earns thousands of Instagram followers due to his viral video fame.

Fitch’s Resume: Tommy Brooks in House of Payne (2011), Brooklyn in St. Vincent (2014), Randall in This Is Us (2016-22), Langston Bailey in Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017), Quinton Hasland in The Fallout (2021)

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We Have a Ghost Cast: Isabella Russo as Joy Yoshino

Character Profile: Kevin’s neighbor. She is an atheist Japanese-American who plays the trombone. Joy feels misunderstood by her father.

Russo’s Resume: Kimberly in Crashing (2019), Tali in Wolfboy and the Everything Factory (2021), Young Glendale in Centaurworld (2021), Beth Lee in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2022), Sena in Princess Power (2023)

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The We Have a Ghost cast also includes:

• Tig Notaro as Dr. Leslie Monroe
• Tom Bower as Ernest Scheller
• Sean Boyd as Young Ernest Scheller
• Nicholas X. Parsons as Fake Jesus
• Steve Coulter as Deputy Director Arnold Schipley
• Scott A. Martin as Sheriff Brown
• Jennifer Coolidge as Judy Romano
• Peggy Walton-Walker as Ramona Scheller
• Sherry Eakin as Young Ramona
• Faith Ford as Barbara Mangold

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.