Dumb Money cast: All actors & characters
Sony PicturesHere’s your guide to the star-studded cast of Dumb Money, a new movie about the GameStop saga, including the actors and the characters they play.
Time to get bullish, as we’re going on a trip to the moon with Craig Gillespie’s Dumb Money, telling the true story of the Reddit vs. Wall Street battle of 2021, and the man at the center of it all: Keith Gill.
As Dexerto said in our four-star review: “Dumb Money is a fun comedy caper for the internet era. But it’s also more than that, offering a thought-provoking exploration of a modern-day financial revolution and celebrating the resilience and resourcefulness of everyday people.”
From a-hole hedge funders to the “everyday people” who rallied to take them down, there are a lot of characters to take note of in the film, with an impressive roster of actors playing them. Ahead of its release, we’ve broken down the full cast of Dumb Money.
Contents
- Keith Gill: Paul Dano
- Kevin Gill: Pete Davidson
- Gabe Plotkin: Seth Rogen
- Vlad Tenev: Sebastian Stan
- Caroline Gill: Shailene Woodley
- Jenny Campbell: America Ferrera
- Marcus Barcia: Anthony Ramos
- Ken Griffin: Nick Offerman
- Steve Cohen: Vincent D’Onofrio
- Harmony Williams: Talia Ryder
- Riri: Myha’la Herrold
- Baiju Bhatt: Rushi Kota
- Brad: Dane DeHaan
Dumb Money cast & characters
Before we get into the Dumb Money cast, here’s the synopsis: “Dumb Money is the ultimate David vs. Goliath tale, based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (yes, the mall videogame store) into the world’s hottest company.”
Keith Gill: Paul Dano
Sony PicturesPaul Dano plays Keith Gill, the real-life superhero in this tale. The charismatic and somewhat eccentric small-time financial analyst and investor became internet famous for his posts on the subreddit r/wallstreetbets, with his belief and investment in GameStop inspiring others to get involved.
Dano is one of the most respected actors on the circuit, having appeared in Little Miss Sunshine, Prisoners, There Will Be Blood, and The Batman, to name a few.
Kevin Gill: Pete Davidson
Sony PicturesPete Davidson appears in the Dumb Money cast as Kevin Gill, Keith’s down-and-out brother. He might be a bit of a joker, but he still believes in his brother and wants to see him succeed – even if he does make a few quips about the “golden boy” along the way.
Davidson is best known for his comedic work, having been a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2022. He also voiced Mirage in the recently released Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
Gabe Plotkin: Seth Rogen
Sony PicturesSeth Rogen plays Gabe Plotkin, the villain of the saga and the founder of hedge fund Melvin Capital, which took out a huge short position on GameStop. When the “dumb money” investors rallied to drive up the price of its shares, the firm lost billions of dollars. It’s no surprise Plotkin spends much of the movie scrambling to save his own ass.
Rogen is best known for his work in comedy acting and filmmaking, with past credits including Superbad, This Is The End, and Knocked Up. More recently, he lent his voice to The Super Mario Bros Movie.
Vlad Tenev: Sebastian Stan
Sony PicturesSebastian Stan plays Vlad Tenev, the co-founder and CEO of the commission-free trading app Robinhood, which became the platform of choice for Reddit investors – that is until Vlad pulled the rug out from under them. In Dumb Money, he comes across as unlikeable and insincere.
Stan is a well-known fixture of the MCU, having appeared in various properties as Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier. Other credits include Pam & Tommy, Gossip Girl, and The Martian.
Caroline Gill: Shailene Woodley
Sony PicturesShailene Woodley plays Caroline Gill, Keith’s incredibly down-to-earth and supportive wife. Though she might sigh at some of his decisions, ultimately she gets it and believes in his actions, having his back when others doubt him. In short, these two are #couplegoals.
Woodley is best known for her role as Jane in Big Little Lies. She’s also appeared in The Fault in Our Stars and The Divergent film series.
Jenny Campbell: America Ferrera
Sony PicturesAmerica Ferrera takes on the role of Jenny Campbell in the Dumb Money cast. Jenny is one of numerous fictional characters who represent the real-life individuals who invested every penny they had to drive GameStop up and take on Wall Street in this David and Goliath tale.
As a struggling and hardworking nurse and single mom, you might think Jenny’s in it to make a fast buck – but as the plot progresses, you soon realize it’s about more than just the money.
One of Ferrera’s most famous roles is as the titular character in the 00s series Ugly Betty. She also appeared in the Barbie movie.
Marcus Barcia: Anthony Ramos
Sony PicturesAnthony Ramos plays Marcus Barcia, a fictional GameStop clerk who wants to show the hedge funders why the company he works for and loved as a kid is worth saving. His interactions with his jobsworth boss Brad hit all the right comedic beats.
Ramos took on a lead role in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Other acting accolades include Hamilton, and he’s set to star in the upcoming Twisters.
Ken Griffin: Nick Offerman
Sony PicturesNick Offerman plays Ken Griffin, the golf-loving, art-collecting, eye-wateringly wealthy man behind hedge fund Citadel LLC whose role in the GameStop saga drew criticism from across the globe.
Offerman is famous for his role as Ron Swanson in the sitcom Parks and Recreation. More recently, he appeared in The Last of Us and Devs.
Steve Cohen: Vincent D’Onofrio
Sony PicturesVincent D’Onofrio takes on the role of Steve Cohen in the Dumb Money cast, the eccentric owner of the New York Mets and hedge fund manager whose net worth puts Griffin and Plotkin’s to shame.
While Plotkin fails to hold it together amid the short squeeze, Cohen barely breaks a sweat, casually feeding his gigantic pet pig as he speaks on the phone to deliver an action plan.
D’Onofrio’s acting CV is extensive, featuring the likes of Full Metal Jacket, Men in Black, the Daredevil TV series, and Ed Wood, to name a few.
Harmony Williams: Talia Ryder
Sony PicturesTalia Ryder plays Harmony Williams, a University of Texas at Austin student who buys into GameStop. She and her new partner Riri have the ultimate diamond hands, and while the cash sure would help with their rising student debt, Harmony’s also in it to avenge her father and get back at Wall Street.
Ryder has also starred in West Side Story, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Do Revenge, and Master.
Riri: Myha’la Herrold
Sony PicturesMyha’la Herrold plays Riri, Harmony’s partner and fellow UATX student. She’s funny, outgoing, and believes in her girlfriend’s motivations, ultimately buying into the stock in a bid to tackle some of that six-figure debt and take GameStop to the moon.
Herrold has appeared in Industry, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Black Mirror, Modern Love, and Plan B.
Baiju Bhatt: Rushi Kota
Sony PicturesRushi Kota plays Baiju Bhatt, the chief creative officer and co-founder of Robinhood. He isn’t quite as media-trained as Tenev, who takes the lead when they face mounting questions about their business.
Kota is known for his roles as Prashant in the Netflix series Never Have I Ever and as Dr. Vik Roy in Grey’s Anatomy.
Brad: Dane DeHaan
Prime VideoDane DeHaan plays Brad, the rat-tailed GameStop branch manager and Marcus’s aforementioned jobsworth of a boss.
DeHaan’s acting accolades include A Cure For Wellness, Oppenheimer, Kill Your Darlings, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
That’s everything we know about the cast of Dumb Money, which is in cinemas now. You can check out more of our coverage below:
