Cast of A Family Affair | Who plays with Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman?
The film follows the events following the start of a surprising romance between Brooke, the accomplished writer played by Kidman, and Chris, the major movie star played by Efron – much to the dismay of Brooke’s daughter, Zara (King). , who has worked as Chris’ personal assistant for two years. Netflix promises that there will […]
The film follows the events following the start of a surprising romance between Brooke, the accomplished writer played by Kidman, and Chris, the major movie star played by Efron – much to the dismay of Brooke’s daughter, Zara (King). , who has worked as Chris’ personal assistant for two years.
Netflix promises that there will be plenty of “comedic consequences” to come – read on for everything you need to know about the film’s cast.
The cast of A Family Affair
- Zac Efron as Chris Cole
- Joey King as Zara Ford
- Nicole Kidman as Brooke Harwood
- Liza Koshy as Eugenie
- Kathy Bates as Leila Ford
- Sherry Cola as Stella
- Wes Jetton as Emmanuel
- Ian Gregg as Malcolm
- Zele Avradopoulos as Mila
- Vince Pisani as Jesse
- Olivia Macklin as Jesse
Zac Efron plays Chris Cole
Who is Chris Cole? A movie star – and one of the most famous men on the planet – who takes out most of his frustrations on his assistant, Zara. But against all odds, he soon finds himself falling in love with her mother after a chance encounter.
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What else has Zac Efron been in? Zac Efron rose to stardom thanks to his role as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical films, and has since starred in a number of high-profile films, including Hairspray, 17 Again, Bad Neighbors, The Greatest Showman, Baywatch, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile and The Iron Claw.
Joey King plays Zara Ford
Who is Zara Ford? Chris’s assistant whose ambition is to become a film producer – and who is deeply uncomfortable when her boss begins a relationship with her mother.
What other movie did Joey King star in? King is perhaps best known for her role as Elle Evans in The Kissing Booth trilogy, while other major film credits include Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Dark Knight Rises, The Conjuring, White House Down, Independence Day: Resurgence, and Bullet Train. On the small screen, she starred in the first season of Fargo and received acclaim for her turn as Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in The Act, while more recently she appeared in the main cast of Hulu’s We Were The Lucky Ones.
Nicole Kidman plays Brooke Harwood
Who is Brooke Harwood? An accomplished writer who has been closed off from romantic relationships since her husband died 11 years ago. When she meets her daughter’s movie star boss, they form an instant connection – much to Zara’s dismay.
What other movie has Nicole Kidman starred in? One of the biggest movie stars of his generation, Kidman starred in Batman Forever, To Die For, Eyes Wide Shut, Moulin Rouge!, The Hours, The Others, Dogville, Cold Mountain, Birth, Australia, Paddington, Lion , The seduced, the killing of a sacred deer, the destroyer, the bomb, being the Ricardos and the Northman.
She has also played several prominent roles on television in recent years, earning praise for her roles on shows such as Big Little Lies, Top of the Lake, The Undoing and Nine Perfect Strangers.
Liza Koshy plays Eugenie
Who is Eugenie? Zara’s best friend and closest confidante, who is always there when she needs her.
What other movies has Liza Koshy starred in? Koshy rose to fame through her hugely popular YouTube channel and has since starred in numerous films and television series, including Freakish, Escape the Night Work It and Cat Person. She will appear in the upcoming reboot of The Naked Gun.
Kathy Bates plays Leila Ford
Who is Leila Ford? Brooke’s witty stepmother, who points Zara in the right direction while helping Brooke understand why she should take a chance on an unlikely love affair.
What else has Kathy Bates been in? A Hollywood icon, Bates has starred in numerous films over the years, including Misery (for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress), Titanic, The Waterboy, Primary Colors, About Schmidt, Revolutionary Road, The Blind Side, Midnight in Paris, Richard Jewell, and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. On the small screen, she is known for her roles in Six Feet Under, The Office, and several seasons of American Horror Story.
A Family Affair is now streaming on Netflix – sign up from £4.99 per month. Netflix is also available on Glass of Heaven And Virgin Media Stream.
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