Zac Efron as Jack Jansen

Matthew McConaughey as Ward Jansen

Nicole Kidman as Charlotte Bless

David Oyelowo as Yardley Acheman

Macy Gray as Anita / Narrator

John Cusack as Hillary Van Wetter

Scott Glenn as W.W. Jansen

Ned Bellamy as Tyree van Wetter

Nealla Gordon as Ellen Guthrie

Edrick Browne as Hustler #1

Kevin Waterman as Victim

Danny Hanemann as Sheriff Thurmond Call

Peter Murnik as Death Row Guard

John P. Fertitta as Sam Ellison

Jay Oliver as Mr. Guthrie / Wedding Guest

Gary Clarke as Weldon Pine

Ava Bogle as Renee / Nail Biter

Adam Sibley as Eugene

J.D. Evermore as Gate Guard

Phyllis Montana LeBlanc as Bartender

Nicole Barré as Charlotte Girlfriend #2

Camille Balsamo as Pam / Beach Girl #1

Leslie Hippensteel as Kim / Beach Girl #2

Grace Hightower as Yardley's Girlfriend

Lorrie Chilcoat as Wedding Singer

Faizon Love as Comedian

Stiggidy Steve as Hustler #3

Rahsaana Ison as Lady in Bar

Katarzyna Wolejnio as Jennifer

Nikolette Noel as Nancy

Corrina Lyons as Cousin Alice

Lee Daniels as Bartender