In the 2015 comedy film ‘Hot Pursuit‘, Reese Witherspoon plays by-the-book police officer Rose Cooper, Sofía Vergara plays feisty widow Daniella Riva, and John Carroll Lynch plays Captain Emmett. They are the three lead actors.
Main cast
- Officer Rose CooperReese WitherspoonMain
- Daniella RivaSofía VergaraMain
- Captain EmmettJohn Carroll LynchMain
Supporting cast
- Detective HauserRobert KazinskySupp
- Detective DixonMatthew Del NegroSupp
- Felipe RivaVincent LarescaSupp
- RandyMichael MosleySupp
- Deputy Sheriff GearyRichard T. JonesSupp
- Detective JacksonMike BirbigliaSupp
- WayneDavid OyelowoSupp
- GloriaJillian KachaskySupp
Guest & voice
- Mrs. RivaMichele allisonGuest
- TracyBryce RomeroGuest
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About this cast
The 2015 American comedy film ‘Hot Pursuit’ follows the misadventures of a strait-laced police officer who must protect a witness on the run. Directed by Anne Fletcher, the film stars Reese Witherspoon and Sofía Vergara in a buddy-comedy dynamic that drives the plot.
FAQs
Who plays Rose Cooper in Hot Pursuit?
Rose Cooper is played by Reese Witherspoon in the 2015 film.
Who plays Daniella Riva in Hot Pursuit?
Sofía Vergara plays the widowed witness Daniella Riva.
Is Hot Pursuit a sequel to another film?
No, ‘Hot Pursuit’ is an original standalone comedy film, not a sequel.
Where was Hot Pursuit filmed?
The film was primarily filmed in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, and in other parts of the southern United States.
Who directed Hot Pursuit?
The film was directed by Anne Fletcher, known for ‘The Proposal’ and ’27 Dresses’.
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