The Mother of the Bride cast features Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove and Benjamin Bratt. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Mark Waters’ 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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Mother of the Bride explores the love lives of an American woman and her daughter. When Lana travels to Thailand for a wedding, she reunites with a former collegiate flame. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she sorts through personal issues while repairing a fractured relationship with her daughter. Here’s every actor and character in Mother of the Bride.

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Mother of the Bride Cast: Brooke Shields as Lana

Character Profile: A world–renowned geneticist. She is a hopeless romantic who tries to relax upon reuniting with a former boyfriend in Thailand. Lana meets an ideal partner but feels drawn to her daughter’s future father-in-law.

Shields’ Resume: Violet in Pretty Baby (1978), Emmeline Lestrange in The Blue Lagoon (1980), Susan Keane in Suddenly Susan (1996-2000), Mrs. Wolverton in Freeway (1996), Sophie Brown in A Castle for Christmas (2021)

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Mother of the Bride Cast: Miranda Cosgrove as Emma

Character Profile: Lana’s daughter. She chooses her lifestyle brand over graduate school. Emma clashes with her mother in Thailand.

Cosgrove’s Resume: Summer Hathaway in School of Rock (2003), Megan Parker in Drake & Josh (2004-07), Carly Shay in iCarly (2007-12), Margo in the Despicable Me Movie Franchise (2010-), Rachel in North Hollywood (2021)

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Mother of the Bride Cast: Benjamin Bratt as Will

Character Profile: Lana’s ex-boyfriend and Emma’s future father-in-law. He is a single parent who wants to feel worthy of his partner. Will tries to romance Lana in Thailand.

Bratt’s Resume: Detective Rey Curtis in Law & Order (1995-2009), Eric Matthews in Miss Congeniality (2000), Juan Obregón in Traffic (2000), Dr. Jake Reilly in Private Practice (2011-13), Jahil Rivera in Star (2016-18)

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Mother of the Bride Cast: Rachael Harris as Janice

Character Profile: Lana’s sister. She travels to Thailand for Emma’s wedding. Janice urges Lana to pursue a relationship with an American doctor instead of Will.

Harris’ Resume: Melissa in The Hangover (2009), Susan Heffley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010), Sheila Sazs in Suits (2012-19), Linda Martin/Gertie in Lucifer (2016-21), Anna Cabana in Unfrosted (2024)

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Mother of the Bride Cast: Sean Teale as RJ

Character Profile: Emma’s fiancee and Will’s son. He grew up without his mother around. DJ tries to keep his wedding party happy in Thailand.

Teale’s Resume: Nick Levan in Skins (2011-12), Ben Larson in Incorporated (2016-17), Eclipse/Marcos Diaz in The Gifted (2017-19), Ethan in Little Voice (2020), Dario in Rosaline (2022)

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Mother of the Bride Cast: Chad Michael Murray as Lucas

Character Profile: A doctor at the Geffen School in Los Angeles. He recognizes Lana as a “rock star” of her industry. Lucas pursues a romantic relationship with Shields’ protagonist .

Murray’s Resume: Lucas Scott in One Tree Hill (2003-12), Jake in Freaky Friday (2003), Austin in A Cinderella Story (2004), Nick in House of Wax (2005), Jack Thompson in Agent Carter

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The Mother of the Bride cast also includes:

• Michael McDonald as Clay
• Wilson Cruz as Scott
• Tasneem Roc as Camala
• Dalip Sondhi as Harley
• Sahajak Boonthanakit as Pastor Harit
• Sue Swallow as Katrina
• Keith Shillitoe as Maître D’
• Phukit Manowong as Wedding Dance Choreographer
• Kittiya Kanjanakom as Yoga Instructor
• Bill Heinecke as Knowing Hotel Guest

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