The Joy to the World cast features Emmanuelle Chriqui, Chad Michael Murray and Josh Reich. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Jerry Ciccoritti’s 2025 Hulu movie on Disney+ and HBO Max. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Joy to the World centers on female lifestyle guru named Joy. When the protagonists invites cameras into her home for a Christmas dinner, she pretends to have a loving husband and two children. The narrative follows Joy as she experiences a personal and professional epiphany. Here’s every actor and character in Joy to the World.

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Joy to the World Cast: Emmanuelle Chriqui as Joy

Character Profile: A lifestyle guru. She is a single woman who was raised in foster homes. Joy built her brand around a non-existent family.

Chriqui’s Resume: Patty in 100 Girls (2000), Carly in Wrong Turn (2003), Sloan in Entourage (2005-11), Dalia in You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008), Lana Lang Cushing in Superman & Lois (2021-24)

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Joy to the World Cast: Chad Michael Murray as Max Rocklin

Character Profile: Joy’s ex-boyfriend and chauffeur. He is an artist who lives in a guest house. Max professes his love for Joy after she gets caught telling lies.

Murray’s Resume: Lucas Scott in One Tree Hill (2003-12), Jake in Freaky Friday (2003), Austin in A Cinderella Story (2004), Lucas in Mother of the Bride (2024), Luke in The Merry Gentlemen (2024)

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Joy to the World Cast: Josh Reich as Hawk

Character Profile: Joy’s neighbor. His real name is Henry. Hawk pretends to be Joy’s 13-year-old son.

Reich’s Resume: Timmy Mendelson in When Hope Calls (2019-21), Delivery Boy/Young Theo in Slasher (2021-23), Joey in A Christmas Letter (2021), Robby Lebus in You Gotta Believe (2024), Cowardly Teen in Dada (2024)

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Joy to the World Cast: Taya Messier as Sabrina

Character Profile: Hawk’s sister. She pretends to be Joy’s daughter. Sabrina seeks a talent agent upon appearing on television.

Messier’s Resume: Violet in When Hope Calls (2021), Gracie in A Merry Christmas Wish (2022), Taylor in Swing Into Romance (2023), Purple Daughter in Dada (2024), Marcie in Saint City Sparrows (2025)

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Joy to the World Cast: Helene Lohan Cameron as Marta

Character Profile: Joy’s employee. She pretends to be her mother. Marta plans on enjoying time at her Boca Raton timeshare after retiring.

Cameron’s Resume: Helen in The Protector (2022), Ethel in Hot Frosty (2024), Penny in My Mother Stole My Life (2024), Lisbeth Eno in SurrealEstate (2025), Librarian in The Dogs (2025)

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Joy to the World Cast: Guy Sprung as Freddie

Character Profile: Joy’s mailman. He pretends to be her father. Freddie develops a romantic relationship with Marta.

Sprung’s Resume: Director of The Hat Goes Wild (2012) — Also, Pilot in Heist (2001), Dennis Acworth in A Different Loyalty (2004), Achenar in Myst IV: Revelation (2004), Etienne Durocher in Drive Back Home (2024)

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The Joy to the World cast also includes:

• Ayesha Curry as Liza
• Farid Yazdani as Josh
• Kelly Martin as Mother
• Steven Pigozzo as Cameraman

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