The Nightbitch cast features Amy Adams as Mother, Scoot McNairy as Husband and Mary Holland as Miriam. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Marielle Heller’s 2024 movie on Hulu. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Nightbitch explores the evolution of a female artist. As Mother looks after her young son, she loses a connection with her husband and inner creativity. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she slowly transforms into a dog. Here’s every actor and character in Nightbitch, an adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s 2021 novel.

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Nightbitch Cast: Amy Adams as Mother

Character Profile: A stay-at-home mother. She is a married artist who feels angry all the time. Mother transforms into a dog while pursuing her creative goals.

Adams’ Resume: Ashely in Junebug (2005), Giselle in Enchanted (2007), Charlene Fleming in The Fighter (2010), Sydney Prosser in American Hustle (2013), Louise Banks in Arrival (2016)

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Nightbitch Cast: Scoot McNairy as Husband

Character Profile: Mother’s husband. He is a businessman who values traditions. Husband worries about Mother’s bizarre behavior.

McNairy’s Resume: Frankie in Killing Them Softly (2012), Joe Stafford in Argo (2012), Brown in 12 Years a Slave (2013), Gordon Clark in Halt and Catch Fire (2014-17), Walt Breslin in Narcos: Mexico (2018-21)

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Nightbitch Cast: Mary Holland as Miriam

Character Profile: Mother’s friend. She is a former exotic dancer. Miriam hangs out with other mothers.

Holland’s Resume: Shelly in Blunt Talk (2015-16), Becky in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016), Shawnee Tanz in Veep (2017), Jane in Happiest Season (2020), Martha Reiser in Senior Year (2022)

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Nightbitch Cast: Zoë Chao as Jen

Character Profile: Mother’s friend. She participates in a yoga class. Jen invites Mother to hike with her.

Chao’s Resume: Isobel in Strangers (2017-18), Soo-Lin in Where’d You Go, Bernadette (2019), Mo in The OA (2019), Sara Yang in Love Life (2020-21), Zoë in The Afterparty (2022)

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Nightbitch Cast: Archana Rajan as Liz

Character Profile: Mother’s friend. She enjoys art and has a sister in Berlin. Liz is a charismatic woman who hangs out with other mothers.

Rajan’s Resume: Megan in Runaways (2017), Grace in Timeline (2019), Navya in Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (2020), Maria the Ticket Taker in The Goldbergs (2021), Greta in Grey’s Anatomy (2023)

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The Nightbitch cast also includes:

• Arleigh Snowden as Son
• Emmett Snowden as Son
• Jessica Harper as Norma
• Nate Heller as Book Babies Leader
• Darius De La Cruz as Lemuel
• Ella Thomas as Naya
• Stacey Swift as Freida
• Adrienne Rose White as Sally
• Michaela Baham as Young Mother
• Kerry O’Malley as Mother’s Mother

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