The May December cast features Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character details for Todd Haynes’ 2023 Netflix movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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May December explores the bond between a famous actress and a movie subject. When Elizabeth researches a role, she learns about the context for a relationship between a grown woman and a 13-year-old boy. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she immerses herself into a new project. Here’s every actor and character in May December.

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Obliterated’

May December Cast: Natalie Portman as Elizabeth

Character Profile: A famous actress. She is the daughter of academics. Elizabeth researches a role while talking about the “real” process.

Portman’s Resume: Queen Amidala/Padmé in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Alice in Closer (2004), Evey in V for Vendetta (2005), Nina Sayers/The Swan Queen in Black Swan (2010), Jane Foster in the MCU (2011-)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Family Switch’

May December Cast: Julianne Moore as Gracie

Character Profile: A movie subject. She is known for seducing a 13-year-old boy. Gracie denies that she was sexually abused by her older brothers.

Moore’s Resume: Amber Waves in Boogie Nights (1997), Linda Partridge in Magnolia (1999), Cathy Whitaker in Far from Heaven (2002), Jules in The Kids Are All Right (2010), Lisey Landon in Lisey’s Story (2021)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘See You on Venus’

May December Cast: Charles Melton as Joe Yoo

Character Profile: Gracie’s partner. He is a doctor who first met his wife at age 13. Joe confronts Gracie about manipulating him.

Melton’s Resume: Mr. Wu in American Horror Story (2015-16), Reggie Mantle in Riverdale (2017-), Daniel Jae Ho Bae in The Sun Is Also a Star (2019), Rafe in Bad Boys for Life (2020), Chris in Heart of Champions (2021)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Rustin’

May December Cast: Cory Michael Smith as Georgie

Character Profile: Gracie’s son. He is a musician who attended school with Joe. Georgie theorizes about his mother’s motivations for seducing a teenage boy.

Smith’s Resume: Edward Nygma/The Riddler in Gotham (2014-19), Tommy Tucker in Carol (2015), Thomas Christie in Utopia (2020), Dean in Call Jane (2022), Varian Fry in Transatlantic (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Locked In’

May December Cast: D. W. Moffett as Tom Atherton

Character Profile: Gracie’s ex-husband. He meets with Elizabeth about her movie role. Tom offers insight about Gracie’s motivations.

Moffett’s Resume: Detective Lydecker in Falling Down (1993), Richard in Stealing Beauty (1996), Jeff Sheridan in Traffic (2000), Travis Freeland in Thirteen (2003), Tripp DeWitt in Monarch (2022)

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May December Cast: Piper Curda as Honor Atherton-Yoo

Character Profile: Gracie and Joe’s daughter. She is a college student who prepares for a finals exam. Honor gets annoyed by Elizabeth’s presence.

Curda’s Resume: Jasmine Kang in I Didn’t Do It (2014-15), Mallory in The Wretched (2019), Kayla in American Pie Presents: Girls’ Rules (2020), Avery Ho in The Flash (2022-), Jen in Legacies (2022)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘The Killer’

The May December cast also includes:

• Elizabeth Yu as Mary Atherton-Yoo
• Chris Tenzis as Aaron
• Andrea Frankle as Rhonda
• Gabriel Chung as Charlie Atherton-Yoo
• Mikenzie Taylor as Molly
• Jocelyn Shelfo as Sofia
• Mike Lopez as Ben
• Joan Reilly as Lydia
• Charles Green as Mr. Henderson
• Christopher Nguyen as Tyler Ko
• Lawrence Arancio as Morris Sperber

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