The Playdate cast features Alan Ritchson, Kevin James and Banks Pierce. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Luke Greenfield’s 2025 Amazon movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Playdate explores the friendship between a forensic accountant and a military veteran. When former Delta Force operator Jeff Eamon meets Brian Jennings, their children quickly become friends. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they grow closer while learning about a military conspiracy. Here’s every actor and character in Playdate.

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Playdate Cast: Alan Ritchson as Jeff Eamon

Character Profile: A U.S. Army veteran. He is a former Delta Force operator who claims to have a son. Jeff struggles with abandonment issues and reveals that he saved a boy from bad people.

Ritchson’s Resume: Thad Castle in Blue Mountain State (2010-11), Raphael in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Franchise (2014-16), Hank Hall/Hawk in Titans (2018-21), Jack Reacher in Reacher (2022-), Anders Lassen in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

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Playdate Cast: Kevin James as Brian Jennings

Character Profile: A forensic accountant. He worries about not being the ideal father for his step-son. Brian reluctantly forms a friendship with Jeff and learns the truth about his background.

James’ Resume: Doug Heffernan in The King of Queens (1998-2007), Paul Blart in Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), Eric Lamonsoff in Grown Ups (2010), Kevin Gable in Kevin Can Wait (2016-18), Sean Payton in Home Team (2022)

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Playdate Cast: Banks Pierce as CJ

Character Profile: Jeff’s “son.” He’s actually a clone who was designed to be a super soldier. CJ displays fierce loyalty to Jeff.

Pierce’s Resume: Cory/Andrew in Dhar Mann (2023), Dash Parr in Lego Pixar: BrickToons (2024), Hilarius in The Chosen Adventures (2025)

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Playdate Cast: Benjamin Pajak as Lucas

Character Profile: Brian’s step-son. He discovers that he enjoys music more than lacrosse. Lucas develops a friendship with CJ.

Pajak’s Resume: Charles “Chuck” Krantz in The Life of Chuck (2024), Iluka Skyrs (9 Yrs) in Camp Haedus (2024)

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Playdate Cast: Alan Tudyk as Simon Maddox

Character Profile: A wealthy scientist. He clones Jeff with the assistance of a U.S. Army colonel. Simon believes that CJ isn’t capable of feeling empathy for others.

Tudyk’s Resume: Wat in A Knight’s Tale (2001), Hoban “Wash” Washburne in Firefly (2002-03), Sonny in I, Robot (2004), K-2SO in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Harry Vanderspeigle in Resident Alien (2021-)

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Playdate Cast: Sarah Chalke as Emily

Character Profile: Brian’s wife. She is a lawyer and Lucas’ mother. Emily keeps a close eye on Brian and Jeff’s shenanigans.

Chalke’s Resume: Becky Conner-Healy in Roseanne (1993-2018), Elliot Reid in Scrubs (2001-10), Beth Smith in Rick and Morty (2013-), Gina Jabowski in Paradise PD (2018-21), Kate Mularkey in Firefly Lane (2021-23)

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The Playdate cast also includes:

• Stephen Root as Gordan
• Isla Fisher as Leslie
• Hiro Kanagawa as Colonel Kurtz
• Lauren Akemi Bradley as Ivy
• Sarah Surh as Jessica
• Sabrina Elba as Marla
• Massiel Taveras as Karen
• Miles Fisher as Trent
• Kurt Long as Frat Exec #1
• Kalyn Harper asFemale Sorority Exec

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