The Good Grief cast features Dan Levy, Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Dan Levy’s 2023 Netflix movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

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Good Grief centers on a gay illustrator named Marc. After a tragic event, the protagonist travels to Paris with his two best friends. The narrative follows Marc as he looks inward while thinking about the future. Here’s every actor and character in Good Grief.

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Good Grief Cast: Dan Levy as Marc

Character Profile: A gay widower. He is an orphan who works as an illustrator. Marc discovers that his late husband had a secret life in Paris.

Levy’s Resume: Robbie in Degrassi: The Next Generation (2009), David Rose in Schitt’s Creek (2015-20), John in Happiest Season (2020), Thomas Molloy in Sex Education (2023), Benjamin in The Idol (2023)

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Good Grief Cast: Ruth Negga as Sophie

Character Profile: Marc’s good friend. She is a charismatic woman who works as a costume designer. Sophie struggles with her mental health after a break-up.

Negga’s Resume: Raina in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013-18), Mildred in Loving (2016), Tulip O’Hare/Lucy in Preacher (2016-19), Helen Lantos in Ad Astra (2019), Clare Bellew in Passing (2021)

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Good Grief Cast: Himesh Patel as Thomas

Character Profile: Marc’s friend and former lover. He is a museum curator who loves chaos. Thomas looks for a partner while urging Marc to paint.

Patel’s Resume: Tamwar Masood in EastEnders (2007-16), Jack Malik in Yesterday (2019), Mahir in Tenet (2020), Phillip in Don’t Look Up (2021), Jeevan Chaudhary in Station Eleven (2021)

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Good Grief Cast: Luke Evans as Oliver

Character Profile: Marc’s husband. He is a novelist who dies in the opening sequence. Oliver’s death prompts questions about a home in Paris.

Evans’ Resume: Shaw in Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Vlad in Dracula Untold (2014), Wilder in High-Rise (2015), John Moore in The Alienist (2018-20), Bambi aka Alex Chesbrough in Echo 3 (2022-)

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Good Grief Cast: Celia Imrie as Imelda

Character Profile: Marc’s finance manager. She is a queer woman who thinks about her late partner. Imelda urges Marc not to run away from his problems.

Imrie’s Resume: Tessa in Imagine Me & You (2005), Mrs Quickly in Nanny McPhee (2005), Madge Hardcastle in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011), Phyllis in Better Things (2016-22), Margaret Roylin in The Diplomat (2023)

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Good Grief Cast: Arnaud Valois as Theo

Character Profile: Marc’s love interest. He is a Parisian man who views art as a “commemoration of pain.” Theo begins a romantic relationship with Marc in France.

Valois’ Resume: Nathan in 120 BPM (2017), Raphaël Frei in Spring Blossom (2020), Alex in Lifelines (2020), Tom in Moloch (2022), Guillaume in Méduse (2022)

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The Good Grief cast also includes:

• David Bradley as Duncan
• Mehdi Baki as Luca
• Emma Corrin as Young Performance Artist
• Jamael Westman as Terrance
• Kaitlyn Dever as Lily Kayne
• Yoli Fuller as Sebastian
• Noé Besin as Remi
• Cyrielle Debreuil as Esme
• Nigel Lilley as Peter Finley
• Gabriel Marc as Manu

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