The A Million Miles Away cast features Michael Peña, Rosa Salazar and Julio César Cedillo. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Alejandra Márquez Abella’s 2023 Amazon movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

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A Million Miles Away chronicles the life and times of an American astronaut. As José M. Hernández dreams of working for NASA, he builds a happy life with his wife, Adela. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he receives a life-changing opportunity. Here’s every actor and character in A Million Miles Away, an adaptation of José M. Hernández’s 2012 book Reaching for the Stars.

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A Million Miles Away Cast: Michael Peña as José

Character Profile: A Stockton native. He is a former migrant farm laborer who works as lab engineer. José joins NASA after years of rejections.

Peña’s Resume: Peña’s Resume: Daniel in Crash (2004), Nick Memphis in Shooter (2007), Mike Zavala in End of Watch (2012), Paco Hernandez/Sheik Abdullah in American Hustle (2013), Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in Narcos: Mexico (2018-20)

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A Million Miles Away Cast: Rosa Salazar as Adela

Character Profile: José’s wife. She is a car dealer who wants to be a chef. Adela fully supports her husband’s dream of working for NASA.

Salazar’s Resume: Brenda in the Maze Runner Movie Franchise (2015-2018), Lucy in Bird Box (2018), Alita in Alita: Battle Angel (2019), Alma Winograd-Diaz in Undone (2019), Lisa Nova in Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021)

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A Million Miles Away Cast: Julio César Cedillo as Salvador

Character Profile: José’s father. He needs money for a house in Michoacán. Salvador moves to America with his family and becomes a field worker.

Cedillo’s Resume: Melquiades Estrada in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005), Bronc in Cowboys & Aliens (2011), Fausto Alarcon in Sicario (2015), Guillermo González Calderoni in Narcos: Mexico (2018-20), Dr. Juan Carlos Ortega in Chupa (2023)

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A Million Miles Away Cast: Verónica Falcón as Julia

Character Profile: José’s mother. She worries about her son’s future. Julia clashes with Salvador about personal issues.

Falcón’s Resume: Camila Vargas in Queen of the South (2016-18), Lupe Gibbs in Perry Mason (2020-23), Trader Sam in Jungle Cruise (2021), Mama Donya in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), Camila Elizonndro in Ozark (2022)

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A Million Miles Away Cast: Garret Dillahunt as Sturckow

Character Profile: A NASA astronaut. He develops a professional relationship with José. Sturckow leads a mission to the International Space Station.

Dillahunt’s Resume: Resume: Francis Wolcott/Jack McCall in Deadwood (2004-05), Wendell in No Country for Old Men (2007), Burt Chance in Raising Hope (2010-14), John Dorie in Fear the Walking Dead (2018-), Martin in Army of the Dead (2021)

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A Million Miles Away Cast: Sarayu Blue as Kalpana Chawla

Character Profile: A NASA astronaut. She befriends José during training routines. Kalpana joins the ill-fated Columbia mission.

Blue’s Resume: Kareema in No Tomorrow (2016-17), Emet in I Feel Bad (2018), Marcie in Blockers (2018), Trina Rothschild in To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020), Miriam in The Shrink Next Door (2021)

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The A Million Miles Away cast also includes:

• Juan Pablo Monterrubio as José (Age 7)
• Bobby Soto as Beto
• Ashley Ciarra as Marisa
• Eric Johnson as Clint Logan
• Jordan Dean as Weissberg
• Michelle Krusiec as Miss Young
• Emma Fassler as Stacey
• Carlos S. Sanchez as Julio (Age 11)
• Isaac Arellanes as Julio (Age 16)
• Emy Zuriel as Chava (Age 13)

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