The Politician Cast

Ben Platt plays Payton Hobart, a wealthy and ambitious young man from Santa Barbara determined to become President of the United States.

Judith Light stars as Dede Standish, a powerful and influential political figure.

Lucy Boynton plays Astrid Sloan, Payton's high school adversary and later political rival.

Zoey Deutch portrays Infinity Jackson, a student with a mysterious illness who becomes involved in Payton's campaign.

Bob Balaban is Keaton Hobart, Payton's supportive and wealthy father.

Julia Schlaepfer plays Alice Charles, Payton’s girlfriend who is deeply involved in his political ambitions.

Laura Dreyfuss is McAfee Westbrook, one of Payton’s closest friends and campaign advisors.

Theo Germaine plays James Sullivan, another key member of Payton’s campaign team.

Rahne Jones is Skye Leighton, a politically savvy student at Payton's high school.

Bette Midler portrays Hadassah Gold, a formidable and cunning political consultant.

Gwyneth Paltrow plays Georgina Hobart, Payton’s mother who supports his political ambitions.

Jessica Lange stars as Dusty Jackson, Infinity's manipulative grandmother.