The Maestro cast features Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper and Matt Bomer. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Bradley Cooper’s 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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Maestro explores the relationship between a legendary American composer and his wife. As Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre work through marital issues, they look after three children. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they develop their personal and professional careers over several decades. Here’s every actor and character in Maestro.

Read More at VV — Know the Voice Cast: ‘Leo’

Maestro Cast: Carey Mulligan as Felicia Montealegre

Character Profile: Leonard’s wife. She is a TV actress from Chile. Felicia resents Leonard’s musical hubris.

Mulligan’s Resume: Kitty Bennett in Pride & Prejudice (2005), Irene in Drive (2011), Sissy in Shame (2011), Maud Watts in Suffragette (2015), Megan Twohey in She Said (2022)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’

Maestro Cast: Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein

Character Profile: A famous American composer. He tries to find the “divine element” in his music. Leonard stays married to Felicia but frequently hooks up with men.

Cooper’s Resume: Pat in Silver Linings Playbook (2012), Richie DiMaso in American Hustle (2013), Chris Kyle in American Sniper (2014), Jack in A Star Is Born (2018), Stanton Carlisle in Nightmare Alley (2011)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Leave the World Behind’

Maestro Cast: Matt Bomer as David Oppenheim

Character Profile: Leonard’s lover. He is a clarinet player. David seeks musical opportunities as Leonard shifts his attention to Felicia.

Bomer’s Resume: Ken in Magic Mike (2012), John Boy in The Nice Guys (2016), Larry Trainor/Negative Man in Doom Patrol (2019-21), Jamie in The Sinner (2020), Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller in Fellow Travelers (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘A Nearly Normal Family’

Maestro Cast: Maya Hawke as Jamie Bernstein

Character Profile: Leonard and Felicia’s eldest daughter. She seeks job opportunities while her parents develop their careers. Jamie worries about rumors involving Leonard.

Hawke’s Resume: Jo March in Little Women (2017), Robin Buckley in Stranger Things (2019-), Flowerchild in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Heather in Fear Street: Part One – 1994 (2021), Eleanor in Do Revenge (2022)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘May December’

Maestro Cast: Sarah Silverman as Shirley Bernstein

Character Profile: Leonard’s sister. She is attracted to unavailable men. Shirley offers advice to Felicia about Leonard.

Silverman’s Resume: A Popular Stand-Up Comedian — Also, Patty Di Marco in School of Rock (2003), Vanellope in the Wreck-It Ralph Movie Franchise (2012-), Helen Schiff in Masters of Sex (2014-16), Laney Brooks in I Smile Back (2015)

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

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The Maestro cast also includes:

• Vincenzo Amato as Bruno Zirato
• Greg Hildreth as Isaac
• Michael Urie as Jerry Robbins
• Brian Klugman as Aaron Copeland
• Nick Blaemire as Adolph Green
• Mallory Portnoy as Betty Comden
• Kate Eastman as Ellen Adler
• William Hill as Joseph the Janitor
• Tim Rogan as Dick Hart
• Sara Sanderson as Lil Hart

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