The Night Always Comes cast features Vanessa Kirby, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Zack Gottsagen. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Benjamin Caron’s 2025 Netflix movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Night Always Comes takes place in Portland, Oregon. As Lynette worries about making a down payment on her family home, her mother/roommate suddenly spends $25,000 on a new car. The narrative follows Lynette as she tries to raise money while looking after her disabled brother. Here’s every actor and character in Night Always Comes, an adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s 2021 novel.

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Night Always Comes Cast: Vanessa Kirby as Lynette

Character Profile: A resident of Portland, Oregon. She is a former sex worker who lives with her mother and disabled brother. Lynette confronts her traumatic past while trying to raise $25,00 to save her family’s home.

Kirby’s Resume: Princess Margaret in The Crown (2016-22), The White Widow in Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), Hattie in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019), Martha in Pieces of a Woman (2020), Joséphine Bonaparte in Napoleon (2023)

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Night Always Comes Cast: Jennifer Jason Leigh as Doreen

Character Profile: Lynette’s mother. She complains about “constant criticism.” Doreen spends $25,000 on a new car when it was supposed to be a down payment for her home.

Leigh’s Resume: Hedra Carlson in Single White Female (1992), Jill Price-Gray in Weeds (2009-12), Daisy Domergue in The Hateful Eight (2015), Elsa Gardner in Atypical (2017-21), Lorraine Lyon in Fargo (2023-24)

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Night Always Comes Cast: Zack Gottsagen as Kenny

Character Profile: Lynette’s brother and Doreen’s son. He is a disabled man who enjoys music and women. Kenny worries about Lynette as they spend a chaotic evening together.

Gottsagen’s Resume: Zak in The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019), Cheerleader in Best Summer Ever (2020), Nolan in God Save the Queens (2022)

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Night Always Comes Cast: Stephan James as Cody

Character Profile: Lynette’s co-worker. He is a former convict who accepts money to help open a safe. Cody betrays Lynette and tries to steal her money.

James’ Resume: John Lewis in Selma (2014), Jesse Owens in Race (2016), Walter Cruz in Homecoming (2018-20), Michael in 21 Bridges (2019), Baden in Surface (2022)

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Night Always Comes Cast: Randall Park as Scott

Character Profile: Lynette’s sex client. He meets up with her for a sexual encounter but refuses to help with money issues. Scott cuts ties with Lynette.

Park’s Resume: Louis Huang in Fresh Off the Boat (2015-20), President Kim in The Interview (2014), Dr. Stephen Shin in Aquaman (2018), Marcus in Always Be My Maybe (2019), Jimmy Woo in WandaVision (2021)

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Night Always Comes Cast: Julia Fox as Gloria

Character Profile: Lynette’s friend. She is an escort who privately dates a politician. Gloria casually informs Lynette about a safe full of money in her boyfriend’s luxurious home.

Fox’s Resume: Julia De Fiore in Uncut Gems (2019), Scarlet/Cam Girl in Pvt Chat (2020), Vanessa Capelli in No Sudden Move (2021), Cece in Presence (2024), Bee Luciani in The Trainer (2024)

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The Night Always Comes cast also includes:

• Michael Kelly as Tommy
• Eli Roth as Blake
• Rachel Pate as Mona
• Jennifer Lanier as Shirley
• Jason Rouse as Elvis
• J. Claude Deering as David
• Smack Louis as Mike
• Dana Millican as Rebecca
• Jake McDorman as Jack
• Sean Martini as Drew

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