The A Family Affair cast features Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Richard LaGravenese’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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A Family Affair explores the relationship between a novelist and a famous actor. As Brooke Harwood learns about her daughter’s demanding boss, she slowly develops romantic feelings for the man. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they bond while working through personal and professional issues. Here’s every actor and character in A Family Affair.

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A Family Affair Cast: Nicole Kidman as Brooke Harwood

Character Profile: A famous novelist and Vogue contributor. She is a widow who worries about her lack of personal writing. Brooke resolves issues with her daughter while falling in love with a well-known actor.

Kidman’s Resume: Claire Lewicki in Days of Thunder (1990), Isabel Archer in The Portrait of a Lady (1996), Alice Harford in Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Grace Fraser in The Undoing (2020), Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos (2021)

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A Family Affair Cast: Zac Efron as Chris Cole

Character Profile: A famous actor. He is a Cher fan who is known for his superhero roles. Chris reveals dark details about his past while developing romantic feelings for Brooke.

Efron’s Resume: Troy Bolton in High School Musical (2006), Link Larkin in Hairspray (2007), Logan in The Lucky One (2012), Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019), Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw (2023)

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A Family Affair Cast: Joey King as Zara Ford

Character Profile: Brooke’s 24-year-old daughter. She quits her job as Chris’ assistant. Zara pursues professional goals while keeping an eye on her mother’s new relationship.

King’s Resume: Christine in The Conjuring (2013), Sam in Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Shelly “Elle” Evans in The Kissing Booth Movie Trilogy (2018-20), Gypsy Rose Blanchard in The Act (2019), Halina Kurc in We Were the Lucky Ones (2024)

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A Family Affair Cast: Kathy Bates as Leila Ford

Character Profile: Brooke’s mother-in-law. She is an editor who provides emotional support to her late son’s wife. Leila looks after Brooke’s best interests.

Bates’ Resume: Annie Wilkes in Misery (1990), Dolores Claiborne in Dolores Claiborne (1995), Molly Brown in Titanic (1997), Roberta Hertzel in About Schmidt (2002), Various in American Horror Story (2013-18)

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A Family Affair Cast: Liza Koshy as Eugenie

Character Profile: Zara’s best friend. She is a charismatic woman who tries to maintain a relationship with her boyfriend, Malcolm. Eugenie reveals that she feels “exhausted” by Zara’s self-centered behavior.

Koshy’s Resume: Liza in Liza on Demand (2018-21), Jasmine Hale in Work It (2020), Arcee in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), Wilma the Technician in Good Burger 2 (2023), Ashley in Players (2024)

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The A Family Affair cast also includes:

• Wes Jetton as Emmanuel
• Ian Gregg as Malcolm
• Sarah Baskin as French Director
• Zele Avradopoulos as Mila
• Vince Pisani as Jesse
• Sherry Cola as Stella
• Olivia Macklin as Ashley
• Vee Bhakta as Maitre D’
• Maxel Amador as Waiter
• Seoum Tylor Aun as 1st AD

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