The Map That Leads to You cast features Madelyn Cline, KJ Apa and Sofia Wylie. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Lasse Hallström’s 2025 Amazon movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Map That Leads to You explores the relationship between an American woman and her male travel companion from New Zealand. When Heather and Jack meet on a bus in Spain, they quickly form a romantic connection. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they fall in love while contemplating their unknown futures. Here’s every actor and character in The Map That Leads to You, an adaptation of J.P. Monninger’s 2017 novel.

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The Map That Leads to You Cast: Madelyn Cline as Heather Mulgrew

Character Profile: A college graduate from Boston via Texas. She enjoys a European vacation with her two friends. Heather anticipates a new banking job in New York while falling in love with a man from New Zealand.

Cline’s Resume: Taylor Watts in Vice Principals (2016-17), Tina in Stranger Things (2017), Sarah Cameron in Outer Banks (2020-), Whiskey in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022), Danica Richards in I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

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The Map That Leads to You Cast: KJ Apa as Jack

Character Profile: Heather’s love interest. He is a New Zealand native who honors his great-grandfather by following a travel journal. Jack tries to live in the moment while dealing with health issues.

Apa’s Resume: Kane Jenkins in Shortland Street (2014-15), Archie Andrews in Riverdale (2017-23), Chris in The Hate U Give (2018), Griffin in The Last Summer (2019), Jeremy in I Still Believe (2020)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Anora’

The Map That Leads to You Cast: Sofia Wylie as Connie

Character Profile: Heather’s friend. She traveled to Europe for the food. Connie falls in love with Jack’s friend.

Wylie’s Resume: Buffy Driscoll in Andi Mack (2017-19), Gina in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019-23), Mia Brooks in Shook (2019), Cory in Back of the Net (2019), Agatha in The School for Good and Evil (2022)

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The Map That Leads to You Cast: Madison Thompson as Amy

Character Profile: Heather and Connie’s friend. She traveled to Europe to stop thinking about her cheating ex-boyfriend. Amy is a talented singer who gets robbed at a house party.

Thompson’s Resume: Erin Pierce in Ozark (2020-22), Jordan in The Young and the Restless (2020-21), Alice in Emergency (2022), Emma in Boo, Bitch (2022), Susan St. Clair in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (2022)

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The Map That Leads to You Cast: Orlando Norman as Raef

Character Profile: Jack’s friend. He helps Amy find stolen items. Raef falls in love with Connie and helps Heather better understand Jack.

Norman’s Resume: Tummy in Tummy Monster (2024), Ricardo in Eric (2024), Ben Matthews in Wreck (2024), Rick in Silo (2025), Diego in Heavyweight (2025)

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The Map That Leads to You Cast: Josh Lucas as Greg

Character Profile: Heather’s father. He was left by his wife and “wasted years on hate.” Greg offers life advice to Heather as she deals with personal issues.

Lucas’ Resume: Craig McDermott in American Psycho (2000), Jake Perry in Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Don Haskins in Glory Road (2006), Young John Dutton in Yellowstone (2018-19), Leo Beebe in Ford v Ferrari (2019)

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The Map That Leads to You cast also includes:

• JR Esposito as Travis
• Marilyn Cutts as Mary Lou
• Joseph Evans as Viktor
• Diego Ross as Lluis
• Ana Hernández-Sanchiz as Elena
• Javier Barandiaran as Diego
• Emilio Linder as Andres
• Albar Cirarda as Younger Guest 1
• Clara Viñals as Younger Guest 2
• Álvaro Cobas as Cable Car Worker 1

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