The Holdovers cast features Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Alexander Payne’s 2023 movie on Peacock. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

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The Holdovers takes place in December 1970. When a prep school professor agrees to look after students during the holiday season, he forms a friendship with a depressed youth. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they find common ground while thinking about the future. Here’s every actor and character in The Holdovers.

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The Holdovers Cast: Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham

Character Profile: A stern history professor at Barton Academy. He is mystery novel enthusiast who values traditions. Paul thinks about his negative experiences at Harvard University.

Giamatti’s Resume: Harvey Pekar in American Splendor (2003), Miles in Sideways (2004), Joe Gould in Cinderella Man (2005), Freeman in 12 Years a Slave (2013), Chuck Rhoades in Billions (2016-23)

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The Holdovers Cast: Dominic Sessa as Angus Tully

Character Profile: A Barton Academy student. He worries about being forced to attend a military school after being kicked out of three institutions. Angus struggles with depression and abandonment issues.

Sessa’s Resume: Movie Debut in The Holdovers

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The Holdovers Cast: Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Mary Lamb

Character Profile: A cafeteria manager at Barton Academy. She is the mother of a deceased American soldier. Mary offers life advice to Paul and Angus during a road trip.

Randolph’s Resume: Carla in Office Christmas Party (2016), Tanya in This Is Us (2016), Yvonne Watson in People of Earth (2016-17), Lady Reed in Dolemite Is My Name (2019), Mama Luna in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

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The Holdovers Cast: Carrie Preston as Miss Lydia Crane

Character Profile: A Barton Academy administrator. She works a side job as a waitress. Lydia invites Paul and Angus to a holiday party.

Preston’s Resume: Arlene Fowler in True Blood (2008-14), Elsbeth Tascioni in The Good Wife (2010-16), Polly/Lillian in Claws (2017-22), Susan in To the Bone (2017), Joan Dempsey in One of These Days (2020)

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The Holdovers Cast: Brady Hepner as Teddy Kountze

Character Profile: A Barton Academy student. He expects to attend Cornell University. Teddy clashes with both classmates and Paul.

Hepner’s Resume: Vance in The Black Phone (2021), Cal Evans in Charlotte Moon Mysteries: Green on the Greens (2021), Dylan in Chicago Fire (2021), Thomas in See/Saw (2022), Rowan in Resisting Roots (2022)

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The Holdovers cast also includes:

• Ian Dolley as Alex Ollerman
• Jim Kaplan as Ye-Joon Park
• Michael Provost as Jason Smith
• Andrew Garman as Dr. Hardy Woodrup
• Naheem Garcia as Danny
• Stephen Thorne as Thomas Tully
• Gillian Vigman as Judy Clotfelter
• Tate Donovan as Stanley Clotfelter
• Darby Lee-Stack as Elise
• Bill Mootos as Mr. Endicott

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