The Death of a Unicorn cast features Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Richard E. Grant. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Alex Scharfman’s 2025 movie on Disney+, HBO Max and Hulu. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Death of a Unicorn centers on an American lawyer and his teenage daughter. As Elliot tries to secure a proxy job for a billionaire in the Canadian Rockies, he accidentally strikes a unicorn with his vehicle. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they experience the wrath of mythical creatures while earning their respect. Here’s every actor and character in Death of a Unicorn.

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Death of a Unicorn Cast: Jenna Ortega as Ridley

Character Profile: The teenage daughter of a lawyer. She plans to study art history in college. Ridley thinks about her late mother and experiences spiritual visions upon touching a unicorn’s horn.

Ortega’s Resume: Harley Diaz in Stuck in the Middle (2016-18), Princess Isabel in Elena of Avalor (2016-20), Tara Carpenter in Scream (2022), Lorraine in X (2022), Wednesday Addams in Wednesday (2022-)

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Death of a Unicorn Cast: Paul Rudd as Elliot

Character Profile: Ridley’s father. He is a widower who works as the vice president of ethics and compliance for Leopold Laboratories. Elliot seeks a proxy position but upsets his billionaire boss during a weekend visit to his home in the Canadian Rockies.

Rudd’s Resume: Josh in Clueless (1995), Brian Fantana in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), David in The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Pete in Knocked Up (2007), Scott Lang/Ant-Man in the MCU (2015-)

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Death of a Unicorn Cast: Richard E. Grant as Odell

Character Profile: Elliot’s boss. He is a billionaire who is dying from cancer. Odell regains his health after consuming shaven bits of a unicorn’s horn.

Grant’s Resume: Withnail in Withnail & I  (1987), Darwin Mayflower in Hudson Hawk (1991), George in Gosford Park (2001), Jack Hock in Can You Ever Forgive Me?  (2018), Sir James Catton in Saltburn (2023)

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Death of a Unicorn Cast: Téa Leoni as Belinda

Character Profile: Odell’s wife. She works with non-profit organizations. Belinda colludes with her husband and son upon learning about the healing powers of a unicorn.

Leoni’s Resume: Nora Wilde in The Naked Truth (1995-98), Julie Mott in Bad Boys (1995), Jenny Lerner in Deep Impact (1998), Amanda Kirby in Jurassic Park III (2001), Elizabeth McCord in Madam Secretary (2014-19)

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Death of a Unicorn Cast: Will Poulter as Shepard

Character Profile: Odell and Belinda’s son. He is a visual thinker and archery enthusiast. Shepard trips out after snorting shaven pieces of a unicorn horn.

Poulter’s Resume: Eustace Scrubb in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010), Kenny Rossmore in We’re the Millers (2013), Gally in The Maze Runner (2014), Mark in Midsommar (2019), Chef Luca in The Bear (2023-)

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Death of a Unicorn Cast: Anthony Carrigan as Griff

Character Profile: Belinda and Odell’s butler. He gets taken advantage of by Shepard. Griff survives a unicorn attack.

Carrigan’s Resume: Victor Zsasz in Gotham (2014-19), NoHo Hank in Barry (2018-23), Dennis Caleb McCoy in Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020), Metamorpho in Superman (2025), Calypso in Twisted Metal (2025)

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The Death of a Unicorn cast also includes:

• Sunita Mani as Dr. Bhatia
• Stephen Park as Dr. Song
• Jessica Hynes as Shaw
• Téa Leoni as Belinda
• Richard E. Grant as Odell
• Kathryn Erbe as Tapestry Video Narrator (Voice)
• David Pasquesi as Pilot
• Denise Delgado as Ridley’s Mom
• Nick Wittman as Mercenary #1
• Max Draskóczi as Mercenary #2
• Narantsogt Tsogtsaikhan as Mercenary #3

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