In Don’t Look Up, Leonardo DiCaprio plays Dr. Randall Mindy, Jennifer Lawrence plays Kate Dibiasky, and Meryl Streep plays President Janie Orlean.
Main cast
- Dr. Randall MindyLeonardo DiCaprioMain
- Kate DibiaskyJennifer LawrenceMain
- President Janie OrleanMeryl StreepMain
- Dr. Teddy OglethorpeRob MorganMain
- Jason OrleanJonah HillMain
Supporting cast
- Brie EvanteeCate BlanchettSupp
- Jack BremmerTyler PerrySupp
- Peter IsherwellMark RylanceSupp
- Clayton ‘The Plug’ MansionTimothée ChalametSupp
- June MindyMelanie LynskeySupp
Guest & voice
- General ThemesPaul GuilfoyleGuest
- Dr. CalderMichael ChiklisGuest
- Dan PawkettyHimesh PatelGuest
- Yule (voice)Ron PerlmanVoice
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About this cast
Don’t Look Up is a 2021 American satirical science fiction film directed by Adam McKay. The film follows two astronomers who discover a comet heading towards Earth and their struggle to warn humanity, featuring an ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep.
FAQs
Who plays Dr. Randall Mindy in Don’t Look Up?
Leonardo DiCaprio plays Dr. Randall Mindy, a professor of astronomy at Michigan State University.
Who plays Kate Dibiasky in Don’t Look Up?
Jennifer Lawrence plays Kate Dibiasky, a PhD student in astronomy who discovers the comet.
Who plays President Janie Orlean in Don’t Look Up?
Meryl Streep plays President Janie Orlean, the President of the United States.
Is Don’t Look Up based on a true story?
No, Don’t Look Up is a fictional satire, though it draws inspiration from real-world climate change denial and political inaction.
Where can I watch Don’t Look Up in the UK?
Don’t Look Up is available to stream on Netflix in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026