The Players cast features Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr. and Tom Ellis. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Trish Sie’s 2024 Netflix movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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Players explores the relationship between two journalists. When a female sports writer named Mack meets a famous male war correspondent, she idealizes her personal and professional future. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she reaches an epiphany about her wants and needs. Here’s every actor and character in Players.

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Players Cast: Gina Rodriguez as Mack

Character Profile: A sports journalist for “The Brooklyn Ace.” She worries about her job security while searching for the ideal romantic partner. Mack schemes with her colleagues after meeting a famous war journalist.

Rodriguez’s Resume: Jane Villanueva in Jane the Virgin (2014-19), Andrea Fleytas in Deepwater Horizon (2016), Gina Alvarez/Gina Parrot  in Big Mouth (2018-22), Anya Thorensen in Annihilation (2018), Jill in Awake (2021)

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Players Cast: Damon Wayans Jr. as Adam

Character Profile: Mack’s co-worker. He is a proud journalist who specializes in visuals. Adam hides his true feelings for Mack.

Wayans Jr.’s Resume: Thomas in Dance Flick (2009), Fosse in The Other Guys (2010), Brad Williams in Happy Endings (2011-20), Wasabi in Big Hero 6 (2014), Justin in Let’s Be Cops (2014)

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Players Cast: Tom Ellis as Nick

Character Profile: A famous war reporter. He is a Pulitzer Prize finalist who researches an upcoming book. Nick romances Mack but shows little respect for her work.

Ellis’ Resume: Police Constable in Vera Drake (2004), Gary Preston in Miranda (2009-15), William P. Rush in Rush (2014), Lucifer Morningstar/Michael in Lucifer (2016-21), Hot Doctor (Todd) in Isn’t It Romantic (2019)

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Players Cast: Augustus Prew as Brannagan

Character Profile: Mack’s co-worker. He is a gay journalist who specializes in obituaries. Brannagan spies on Nick at night.

Prew’s Resume: Ali in About a Boy (2002), Robin De Noir in The Secret of Moonacre (2008), Alistair Woolley in Charlie St. Cloud (2010), Ass Kicker/Todd in Kick-Ass 2 (2013), Sean in The Morning Show (2019-21)

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Players Cast: Joel Courtney as Little

Character Profile: Adam’s friend. He is not a fan of bar sushi. Little participates in Mack’s stakeout operation.

Courtney’s Resume: Joe Lamb in Super 8 (2011), Nick Madsen in Don’t Let Me Go (2013), Peter Moore in The Messengers (2015), Lee Flynn in The Kissing Booth Trilogy (2018-21), Greg Laurie in Jesus Revolution (2023)

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Players Cast: Liza Koshy as Ashley

Character Profile: Mack’s co-worker. She helps with a romantic scheme. Ashley flirts with Little.

Koshy’s Resume: Liza in Liza on Demand (2018-21), Jasmine Hale in Work It (2020), Arcee in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), Margot in Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (2023), Wilma the Technician in Good Burger 2 (2023)

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The Players cast also includes:

• Ego Nwodim as Claire
• Marin Hinkle as Karen Kirk
• Brock O’Hurn as Brady Stratton
• Sarah Dacey-Charles as Mary
• Sterling Jonatán Williams as Tattoo Librarian
• Jerry Kernion as Carl
• Veraalba Santa as Waitress
• Claudia Maree Mailer as Martini Blonde
• Nicholas Shields as Straw Hat
• Ashley Paige Albert as Windbreaker Coach

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