Adam Sandler as Sam Brenner, Michelle Monaghan as Violet van Patten, and Peter Dinklage as Eddie ‘The Fire Blaster’ Plant lead the cast of Pixels (2015).
Main cast
- Sam BrennerAdam SandlerMain
- President William CooperKevin JamesMain
- Lt. Colonel Violet van PattenMichelle MonaghanMain
- Eddie ‘The Fire Blaster’ PlantPeter DinklageMain
- Ludlow LamonsoffJosh GadMain
Supporting cast
- Admiral PorterBrian CoxSupp
- Corporal HillSean BeanSupp
- First Lady Jane CooperJane KrakowskiSupp
- HimselfDan AykroydSupp
- Sergeant Dylan CohanAffion CrockettSupp
- Mickey LamonsoffLainie KazanSupp
Guest & voice
- Young Sam BrennerMatt LintzGuest
- Lady LisaAshley BensonGuest
- HerselfSerena WilliamsGuest
- Q*bert (voice)Tim HerlihyGuest
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About this cast
Pixels is a 2015 sci-fi comedy film directed by Chris Columbus, starring Adam Sandler as Sam Brenner, a former arcade champion called upon to save the world from alien invaders based on classic video games. The cast includes Kevin James as the President of the United States, Michelle Monaghan as a military weapons developer, and Peter Dinklage as a rival gamer.
FAQs
Who plays Sam Brenner in Pixels?
Adam Sandler plays Sam Brenner.
Who plays President William Cooper?
Kevin James plays President William Cooper.
Who plays Eddie ‘The Fire Blaster’ Plant?
Peter Dinklage plays Eddie ‘The Fire Blaster’ Plant.
Who plays Ludlow Lamonsoff?
Josh Gad plays Ludlow Lamonsoff.
Who plays Violet van Patten?
Michelle Monaghan plays Lieutenant Colonel Violet van Patten.
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