Get to Know the Cast and Characters of ‘Regretting You,’ Because It’s Full of Heavy-Hitters
- Regretting You is a romantic drama based on Colleen Hoover’s book of the same name.
- It follows a mother and daughter who experience a shocking tragedy.
- Find out who brings the characters from the page to the big screen.
Colleen Hoover fans already know that her books are often tear-jerking page-turners, so beware going into Regretting You that an emotional rollercoaster is on the way. (Well, if the tear-jerking story works on you, that is.)
Regretting You is about a mother and her teenage daughter, who face a tragedy together that strains their relationship and forces them to confront a major secret. Can you tell I’m being intentionally vague?? That’s because I don’t want to spoil the twists and turns for anyone who doesn’t know them yet. But without giving much away, you can still learn more about the characters in Regretting You and the actors who play them.
Allison Williams as Morgan Grant
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Morgan is Clara’s mother, who the story is centered around. An unexpected tragedy turns her life upside down and affects her relationship with some of those closest to her.
Morgan is played by Allison Williams, who is known for the horror movies M3GAN and Get Out, and for starring as Marnie in Girls.
Instagram: @aw
Mckenna Grace as Clara Grant
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Clara is Morgan’s teenage daughter, who is dealing with her feelings for her crush, her tense relationship with her mom, and coping with the situation that she and her mother must face together.
Mckenna Grace plays Clara. She became known for playing the younger versions of the main characters in movies and shows like I, Tonya, Captain Marvel, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. She also starred in Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Instagram: @mckennagraceful
Dave Franco as Jonah Sullivan
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Jonah is Morgan’s love interest. The character is portrayed by Dave Franco, who is known for comedies, including 21 Jump Street, Neighbors, and The Disaster Artist. In addition to Regretting You, he also starred in the horror movie Together this year.
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Mason Thames as Miller Adams
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And Miller is Clara’s love interest. This character is played by Mason Thames, who stars in the Black Phone movies—including this year’s sequel—as well as the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake.
Instagram: @masonthames
Scott Eastwood as Chris Grant
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Chris is Morgan’s husband and Clara’s father, and actor Scott Eastwood takes on this role. Eastwood has had roles in Suicide Squad, The Longest Ride, Pacific Rim Uprising, and two Fast and the Furious movies.
Instagram: @scotteastwood
Willa Fitzgerald as Jenny Davidson
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Jenny is Morgan’s sister and Clara’s aunt. Willa Fitzgerald plays Jenny. You may have seen Fitzgerald in TV shows such as Royal Pains, Scream, and Reacher. She also appears in another new movie this year, A House of Dynamite.
Instagram: @willafitz
Sam Morelos as Lexie
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Lexie is Clara’s best friend, who is played by Sam Morelos. Morelos previously appeared in That ’90s Show and the movies Descendants: The Rise of Red and Summer of 69.
Instagram: @morelos_sam
Ethan Costanilla as Efren
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Efren is a friend of Miller’s, and he is played by Ethan Costanilla. This is Costanilla’s first movie role!
Instagram: @ethan.costanilla
Clancy Brown as Hank “Gramps” Adams
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Lastly we have Miller’s grandfather, who is played by Clancy Brown. Brown’s career includes roles in The Shawshank Redemption, Starship Troopers, Promising Young Woman, and Billions.
Instagram: @therealclancybrown
