The Idea of You cast features Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine and Ella Rubin. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Michael Showalter’s 2024 Amazon 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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The Idea of You explores the relationship between a single mother and a famous pop star. When Solène brings her teenage daughter to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, she meets a featured musician. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they secretly develop a relationship while discussing their hopes and fears. Here’s every actor and character in The Idea of You, an adaptation of Robinne Lee’s 2017 novel.

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The Idea of You Cast: Anne Hathaway as Solène

Character Profile: A 40-year-old art gallery owner in Los Angeles. She is a divorced woman from New Jersey and a former art history major. Solène falls in love with the lead singer of her daughter’s favorite band.

Hathaway’s Resume: Lureen Newsome in Brokeback Mountain (2005), Kym in Rachel Getting Married (2008), Fantine in Les Misérables (2012), Selina in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Rebecca in Eileen (2023)

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The Idea of You Cast: Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes

Character Profile: The lead singer of August Moon. He is a 24-year-old English musician who muses about a different lifestyle. Hayes develops a relationship with Solène while thinking about his immediate future.

Galitzine’s Resume: A.J. in Share (2019), Elliott Lefevre in Chambers (2019), Timmy in The Craft: Legacy (2020), Prince Robert in Cinderella (2021), Luke in Purple Hearts (2022)

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The Idea of You Cast: Ella Rubin as Izzy

Character Profile: Solène’s 16-year-old daughter. She is a Campbell Hall student and a committed August Moon fan. Izzy gets embarrassed after her mother begins dating Hayes.

Rubin’s Resume: Etta Carpenter in The Rewrite (2014), Shoshanna in Difficult People (2017), Gilbert’s Daughter in Billions (2018), Bianca Breer in Gossip Girl (2021-22), Peggy in Masters of the Air (2024)

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The Idea of You Cast: Annie Mumolo as Tracy

Character Profile: Solène’s friend. She approves of her relationship with Hayes. Tracy despises Solène’s ex-husband.

Mumolo’s Resume: Nervous Woman on Plane in Bridesmaids (2011), Barb in This Is 40 (2012), Vicky in Bad Moms (2016), Paige Wellington in Mapleworth Murders (2020), Barb in Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)

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The Idea of You Cast: Reid Scott as Daniel

Character Profile: Solène’s ex-husband. He is an arrogant man who ruined his marriage. Daniel confronts Solène about her relationship with Hayes.

Scott’s Resume: Brendan Dorff in My Boys (2006-10),  Dr. Todd Mauer in The Big C (2010-11), Dan Egan in Veep (2012-19), Brett in Dean (2016), Detective Vincent Riley in Law & Order (2014)

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The Idea of You Cast: Perry Mattfeld as Eva

Character Profile: Daniel’s girlfriend. She talks to Solène about her ex’s “stunning hypocrisy.” Eva plans to leave Daniel.

Mattfeld’s Resume: Suzie in Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader (2012), Mel in Shameless (2017-18), Murphy Mason in In the Dark (2019-22), Lucy in Mending the Line (2022), Layla in A Little White Lie (2023)

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The Idea of You cast also includes:

• Jordan Aaron Hall as Zeke
• Mathilda Gianopoulos as Georgia
• Meg Millidge as Claire
• Cheech Manohar as Jeremy
• Raymond Cham Jr. as Oliver
• Jaiden Anthony as Adrian
• Viktor White as Simon
• Dakota Adan as Rory
• Roxy Rivera as Jodie
• Graham Norton as Graham Norton

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