Poolman
Chris Pine ’s directorial unveiling , Poolman , have an all - star stamp of iconic movie worker . The 2023 film pays homage tofilm noir flick classic likeChinatown , with a convoluted mystery story plotline center around Darren Barrenman , a poolman with an interest in local community matter . Darren gets tangled in a web of freakish characters and corruption as he navigates a cause he is n’t really qualified to be investigating .
ThoughPoolman’sreviewsdidn’t amount to the same success as noir classics , the all - star dramatis personae may still invoke to audiences . Poolman’sleading stars and supporting cast members include recognizable human face from iconic movies , shows , and franchises . Though some may only appear on - screen for brief scenery , the casting is impressive nonetheless .
Actors in Poolman
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Chris Pine
Darren
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DeWanda Wise
June
Annette Bening
Poolman, directed by Chris Pine, follows Darren Barrenman, an optimistic Los Angeles native who manages the Tahitian Tiki apartment’s pool while striving to improve his city.
Diane
Danny DeVito
Jack
Stephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Toronkowski
Clancy Brown
Theodore Hollandaise
John Ortiz
Wayne
Ray Wise
William Van Patterson
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Susan
Chris Pine as Darren Barrenman
Born August 26, 1980
Actor : Chris Pine is an American actor from Los Angeles , California , who first make notoriety in the 2000s with appearances in the rom - comsThe Princess Diaries 2andJust My Luck . However , it was his cast as Captain James T. Kirk in theStar Trekreboot movie that made him an A - listing superstar . He ’s continued to make in blockbusters like theWonder Womanfilms , Spider - Man : Into the Spider - VerseandDungeons & Dragons : Honor Among Thieves , contributing to billions in box spot success . Chris Pine made his directorial debut withPoolman .
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James T. Kirk
Wonder Woman
Steve Trevor
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Edgin Darvis
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Frank
Character : Darren Barrenman is a pond white experience in an old flat coordination compound in Los Angeles . Inspired by Erin Brockovich , to whom he writes letters , Darren advocate for community causes at his local city council . When he ’s arrested for starting a competitiveness at a council meeting , he ’s go about by June Del Rey , who offers him a chance to throw out the local councilman for corruption .
This sports fan - favored Marvel thespian was almost shake off as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek ( 2009 ) , but ultimately lost the role to Chris Pine .
DeWanda Wise as June Del Ray
Born May 30, 1984
Actor : DeWanda Wise is anAmerican actress from Maryland who ’s best have it away for star in the Spike Lee Netflix serial publication , She ’s Got ta Have It . Wise has been acting since the mid-2000s , appearing on various shows likeLaw & Order , The Good Wife , andBoardwalk Empire . Only in late years has she start to find big function in movies , includingJurassic World Dominationand Netflix’sThe Harder They descend .
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Kayla Watts
Fatherhood
Lizzie aka Swan
The Harder They come
Eleanor Love
She ’s Got ta Have It
Nola Darling
Character : Wise play June Del Ray , a mysterious woman who work under the local councilman and give Darren the chance to engage the eccentric .
Danny DeVito as Jack Denisoff
Born November 17, 1944
Actor : Danny DeVito is an Americanactor from New Jersey who ’s had a massively successful life history in film and television spanning over five decades . In 1975 , DeVito appeared in the Best icon - win drama , One Flew Over the Cuckoo ’s Nest . In 1992 , he starred as The Penguin in Tim Burton’sBatman Returns , kicking off a multi - decade partnership with the iconic filmmaker . Danny DeVito is considered one of thegreatest TV player ever , with office on multiple long - running serial , including that of Louie De Palma inTaxi . He ’s gained massive realization in recent year as Frank Reynolds inIt ’s Always gay in Philadelphia .
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Martini
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Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin
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Louie De Palma
It ’s Always gay in Philadelphia
Frank Reynolds
Character : DeVito plays Jack , the owner of the flat complex Darren pool clean for , who serves as an irresponsible fatherlike image throughout the film .
Annette Bening as Diane Epsilnade
Born May 29, 1958
Actor : Annette Bening is anAmerican actress from Kansas who ’s been praised for her study in film and on stage for over four decades . She ’s been nominate for five Academy Awards , let in nomination for picture likeThe Kids Are All RightandNyad . Despite numerous critically acclaimed execution , Bening has n’t shied aside from blockbuster and has recently appeared in 2019 ’s Captain Marvel and 2022 ’s dying on the Nile .
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Barbara Land
American Beauty
Carolyn Burnham
Being Julia
Julia Lambert
Captain Marvel
Supreme Intelligence / Dr. Wendy Lawson
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Euphemia Bouc
role : Diane is Darren ’s therapist and the co - owner of the apartment building complex he work on in .
Poolman Supporting Cast & Characters
Stephen Tobolowsky as Stephen Toronkowski / Blanche : Stephen Tobolowsky is an American worker do it for numerous famous movies and television set display , fromGroundhog DayandMementotoGleeandThe Mindy Project .
Clancy Brown as Theodore Hollandaise : Clancy Brown is an American actor famous for supporting roles in a plethora of famous motion-picture show and franchise titles , fromJohn Wick 4toThe PenguintoHighlandertoThe Shawshank Redemption . He ’s also well known as the interpreter of Mr. Krabs onSpongeBob SquarePants .
John Ortiz as Wayne / Dirk Pfumpter : John Ortiz is an American thespian best known for his office in theFast & Furiousmovies , as well as offence epics likeCarlito ’s WayandAmerican Gangster .
Jennifer Jason Leigh as Susan Kerkovish : Jennifer Jason Leigh is an American actress who broke out in the ' LXXX teen comedyFast Times at Ridgemont High . She ’s since appear in an assortment of pic and telly function , includingThe Hateful Eight , Fargo , Twin Peaks , andWeeds .
Ray Wise as William Van Patterson : Ray Wise is an American histrion who ’s best have a go at it for recreate Leland Palmer in the mystery drama TV seriesTwin Peaks .
Poolman , organise by Chris Pine , follows Darren Barrenman , an affirmative Los Angeles native who get by the Tahitian Tiki flat ’s pond while striving to ameliorate his metropolis .
