Greedy People: Full list of cast

The much-anticipated criminal comedy Greedy People was released in theaters on August 23, 2024. The movie combines humor and social commentary to examine themes of greed, money, and human nature. It revolves around people whose desire for money lands them in strange circumstances.

The film synopsis reads:

"In this darkly comedic crime thriller, rookie cop Will (Himesh Patel) and his rogue partner Terry (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) upend their small island town when they accidentally discover one million dollars at a crime scene (of their own making). After the duo unwisely decides to steal the money, the community’s quirky residents are lured into the mad dash for cash — ranging from an expectant mom (Lily James) to a masseur (Simon Rex) to a shrimp company owner (Tim Blake Nelson) — and everyone learns just how far they are willing to go for the almighty dollar."

Greedy People is directed by Potsy Ponciroli and written by Mike Vukadinovich.

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Full list of cast Greedy People

Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Officer Terry Brogan

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Actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt is best known for his part in the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun, and films such as Looper, 500 Days of Summer, and Inception. As a child actor, he worked on films like River Runs Through It and Angels in the Outfield.

Role in Greedy People: Gordon-Levitt plays police officer Terry Brogan.

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Himesh Patel as Officer Will Shelley

Himesh Patel ((Image via Getty)

British actor Himesh Patel became famous for playing Tamwar Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2007 to 2016. In addition, he has starred in the films like Yesterday and Tenet, and the critically acclaimed television series Station Eleven.

Role in Greedy People: Patel plays police officer Will Shelley.

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Lily James as Paige

British actress Lily James has made a name for herself with films and shows like Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Downton Abbey, and Cinderella. She has demonstrated her versatility in a multitude of genres, including musicals and period plays.

Role in Greedy People: James plays Paige.

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Tim Blake Nelson as Wallace Chetlo

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Tim Blake Nelson is renowned for his memorable roles in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Syriana, Minority Report, and The Incredible Hulk. Nelson is a seasoned actor and filmmaker.

Role in Greedy People: Tim Blake plays Wallace Chetlo.

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Uzo Aduba as Murphy

Uzo Aduba is best known for the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. She gained much acclaim for her Emmy-winning performance as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren. She has also worked in drama series like In Treatment and Mrs. America.

Role in Greedy People: Uzo Aduba plays Murphy.

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Jim Gaffigan as an Irishman

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Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Jim Gaffigan is popular for his "clean" comedy and observational humor. He is the showrunner of his own sitcom, The Jim Gaffigan Show. The Grammy-nominated artist has starred in movies such as Troop Zero and Chappaquiddick.

Role in Greedy People: Jim Gaffigan plays "Irishman".

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Simon Rex as Keith Crawford

Simon Rex rose to fame with his breakthrough performance in the independent film Red Rocket. In addition, he has appeared in three films of the Scary Movie franchise.

Role in Greedy People: Simon Rex plays Keith Crawford.

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José María Yazpik as The Columbian

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Mexican actor José María Yazpik became a household name in USA and Mexico, thanks to the crime drama series Narcos and telenovelas Pueblo chico, infierno grande and Ángela. The veteran actor has appeared in films like the Mexican action thriller There Are No Saints and the Mexican romantic comedy We All Love Someone.

Role in Greedy People: José María Yazpik plays "The Columbian".

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Additional cast of Greedy People

• Traci Lords as Virginia Chetlo
• Joey Lauren Adams as Bobette
• Nina Arianda as Deborah
• Neva Howell as Ms. Crawford
• Yingling Zhu as Yu Yan
• Thunderbird Dinwiddie as Gail
• Michael Harding as Caro
• Khetphet Phagnasay as Lin
• Kevin M. Brennan as Officer Speight
• Tamara Hopkins as Tilly
• Travis Przybylski as Lloyd
• Kermit Rolison as Roger
• Beth Corvino as Waitress Elizabeth

Greedy People benefits from the talent of the above-mentioned actors. They make the film a captivating watch as they expertly capture its nuanced narrative and compelling character relationships.

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