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Ari Aster’s Eddington, a neo-western drama, is set to hit theaters on July 18, 2025. Set during the pandemic era, the story follows the conflict between Sheriff Joe Cross and Mayor Ted Garcia, whose political rivalry disrupts the peace of their small town in New Mexico. The film also explores pre-pandemic challenges such as misinformation and conspiracy theories.
The cast of Eddington is led by The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal and Joker's Joaquin Phoenix. The ensemble also features Academy Award winner Emma Stone, Michael Ward, and Deirdre O'Connell.
Main cast of Eddington and characters they portray
Joaquin Phoenix as Sheriff Joe Cross
Joe is the rural sheriff of Eddington, New Mexico, who resents state mask mandates and finds solace in his asthma diagnosis and libertarian beliefs. As tensions escalate against the backdrop of BLM protests, conspiracy culture, and political opposition, Joe descends into paranoia and self-destructive behavior.
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Joaquin Phoenix is an Oscar-winning actor praised for his portrayal of intense, emotionally complicated characters. He rose to fame with his role in Gladiator and received critical acclaim for Walk the Line, earning a Golden Globe Award. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2019 movie Joker. His other notable projects include Her, The Master, and You Were Never Really Here.
Pedro Pascal as Mayor Ted Garcia
Garcia is an entrepreneurial mayor who supports mask mandates and public health measures. Beneath his charm lies a man under pressure, as campaign stress, personal issues, and community unrest collide. He is portrayed as both genuine and opportunistic, creating a contrast to Joe's frenetic energy.
Pedro Pascal rose to fame with his portrayal of Prince Oberyn Martell on Game of Thrones and gained further recognition as Javier Peña on Narcos. He established himself as a global star with starring roles in The Mandalorian and HBO's The Last of Us, for which he received significant award nominations. He has also appeared in movies like The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Wonder Woman 1984, and Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
Emma Stone as Louise Cross
Emma Stone portrays Joe's wife, Louise Cross, in Eddington. Louise struggles with anxiety, trauma, and emotional connection, potentially stemming from the political and personal fallout of her past relationship with Ted.
Stone gained attention for Easy A and has appeared in movies such as The Help, Birdman, The Favourite, and Cruella. She won Oscars for Best Actress for her performances in La La Land and Poor Things.
Deirdre O’Connell as Dawn
Louise's mother, Dawn, is an adamant conspiracy theorist who takes up residence with Joe and Louise during lockdown. She fuels Joe's paranoia by spreading misinformation and serves as a domestic destabilizer.
Deirdre O'Connell is a renowned stage and screen actress, best known for her Tony Award-winning performance in Dana H. On screen, she has appeared in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Affair, Outer Range, and numerous other TV dramas.
Besides the aforementioned actors, here is a list of the remaining cast members and the characters they play in Eddington:
- Austin Butler as Vernon Jefferson Peak
- Michael Ward as Michael
- Cameron Mann as Brian
- Matt Gomez Hidaka as Eric Garcia
- Luke Grimes as Guy
- Amélie Hoeferle as Sarah
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Lodge
- William Belleau as Officer Jiminez Butterfly
- Landall Goolsby as Will
- Elise Falanga as Nicolette
- King Orba as Warren
- Rachel de la Torre as Paula
- David Pinter
- Keith Jardine
- David Midthunder as Santa Lupe Pueblo Sheriff
- Christine Hughes as Tina
- William Sterchi as John
- James Cady as Fred / Old Man
- Thom Rivera as Grocery Store Owner
- Auburn Ashley as Medical Worker
- Mickey Bond as Elderly Woman
- Manny Rubio as Employee – Grocery Store
- Ralph Alderman as Gil
- Vic Browder as Phil – Council Member
- Diane Villegas as Council Member – Zoom
- Kristin K. Berg as Tam
- Robyn Reede as Irate Woman
- Dan Davidson as Brian’s Father
- Guia Peel as Woman – Grocery Store
- Amadeo Arzola as Laird
- Mack MacReady as Greg (Protest)
- Marcela Salmon as Woman with Rifle
- Sterlin English as Boy Jumps on Hood
- Jason Potter as Paramedic
- Jean Dumont as Hospital Guard
- Emery Barrera as David
- Steven Foldy II as Conservative
- Eddie Garcia as News Anchor
- Justice McLean-Davis as Martin
- Abby Townsend as Michelle
- Kaleb Naquin as Young Man ANTIFA
- GiGi Bella as Gloria
- Ophelia Benally as Jasmine
- Sam Quinn as Protest Leader
- Sam Toledo as Mexican Man at Cell Tower
- Gabe Kessler as Teen Boy – Jail Cell
- Bill Capskas as Maga Man
- Robyn Casper as Maria
- Bendicion Garcia as Jordan
- Giancarlo Beltran as Man Yells to Ted in Video
- Blane Aranyosi as Valentino
- Rainer King as Man with Dog
What is Eddington all about?
Eddington is a satirical neo-Western set in a fictional New Mexico town at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The story centers on Sheriff Joe Cross, who becomes an instant controversy when he refuses to wear a face mask outside. This defiant act turns into a political race when he runs against the current mayor, Ted Garcia.
Their political and personal rivalry amplifies the town's underlying social tensions. Joe's troubled marriage to Louise—and her strained relationship with her conspiracy-prone mother, Dawn—add further complexities. As the community features along the lines of pandemic policy, disinformation, and emerging paranoia, violent impulses and extremist voices gain ground.
Social media outrage, cult figures, and escalating hysteria drive Eddington toward anarchy. The movie combines realism with absurdity, using the town's collapse to explore themes of polarization, authority, and the disintegration of shared truth under crisis.
Where to watch Eddington?
Eddington will open widely in theaters across America on July 18, 2025. It will show in national chains, including AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Marcus Theatres, Cinemark, Harkins Theatres, and B&B Theatres. Tickets are already on sale via Fandango, Atom Tickets, JustWatch, and through local listings on each theater's website.
The film will screen at both multiplex and independent theaters across the country. Showtimes will vary by location, and viewers can pre-book tickets now ahead of the official launch.
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