Don't Look Up Cast

Dr. Randall Mindy is an astronomy professor who works to warn the public about the comet.

Kate Dibiasky is an astronomy graduate student who first discovers the comet and raises the alarm.

President Orlean is the President of the United States who focuses on political approval while handling the crisis.

Brie Evantee is a morning television co-host who interviews the scientists about the comet.

Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe is a government scientist who coordinates the official response to the comet.

Jason Orlean is the president's son and chief political adviser.

Peter Isherwell is a tech billionaire who proposes using the comet's resources for profit.

Jack Bremmer is a U.S. senator and political ally of the president.

Yule is Kate's boyfriend and a small-time drug dealer.

Riley Bina is a pop singer and social media star who appears in media coverage and events.

DJ Chello is a DJ and music producer who appears as a pop culture figure in the story.