It’s a festive chaos on screen in the form of Netflix’s Our Little Secret. Not a Christmas tale, but rather romance, family drama, and some reunions that you won’t see coming. Imagine that your ex-lovers happen to be dating your siblings; this leads to a rollercoaster ride of comedy and emotions that you don’t want to miss. Meet the ensemble cast who brings this messy family drama to life.
Our Little Secret Cast and Characters
Avery (Lindsay Lohan)
Lindsay Lohan plays Avery, a workaholic who has lost her mother. Avery’s intense focus on her career ended her relationship with Logan. Despite their split, fate intervenes. Lindsay Lohan is best known for iconic films like Mean Girls, The Parent Trap, and Freaky Friday. Her portrayal of Avery is heartfelt and layered, making the character relatable.
Logan (Ian Harding)
Logan is Avery’s emotionally unavailable ex-boyfriend, played by Ian Harding, who is best known for playing the role of Ezra Fitz on Pretty Little Liars. His inability to communicate gets worse when alcohol is mixed.
Kristin Chenoweth (Erica)
Kristin Chenoweth, a legend from Broadway, plays patriarchal matriarch Erica, the kind who can be both of the parents’ future mother-in-law. Erica’s favoritism brings a little tension and some sort of humor to the movie story. Chenoweth previously starred in Schmigadoon!, Four Christmases, and Pushing Daisies.
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Cameron (Jon Rudnitsky)
Jon Rudnitsky plays Cameron, Avery’s boyfriend. Poor Cameron isn’t the most perfect boyfriend. You might recognize Rudnitsky as an alum of Saturday Night Live. His comedic sense lightens up some parts of the film.
Cassie (Katie Baker)
Katie Baker is the actress who plays the role of Cassie, Cameron’s sister, and Logan’s girlfriend. Since exes are connected to each other through Cassie, family gatherings are awkward. Baker has appeared in other shows like 13 Reasons Why and The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Callum (Jake Brennan)
The youngest sibling in the family is Callum, played by Jake Brennan. Every member of the family remains on their toes owing to his scheming nature. Brennan rose to fame portraying Richie Rich in the 2015 Netflix series.
Sophie (Ash Santos)
Ash Santos plays the role of Sophie, Cameron’s childhood best friend with this mysterious air around her. Maybe, the drama will be about the deeper connection between her and Cameron. Santos was featured in American Horror Story and Mayor of Kingstown.
Tim Meadows plays Stan, Sophie’s father. Stan is sweet and funny. He also brings some light-heartedness and charm to the movie. As a seasoned actor, one might recognize him from Mean Girls and The Goldbergs.
Judy Reyes (Margaret)
Judy Reyes plays the role of Margaret, Sophie’s mom, as dealing with family tensions she displays a graceful character. Judy is generally known for her appearance on Scrubs and Devious Maids.
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Dan Bucatinsky (Leonard)
Leonard is the father to Cameron, Cassie, and Callum. His own story is about being trapped within a failing marriage. Thus, a dramatic subplot is added with him, and Dan is Emmy-winning for Scandal.
Conclusion
The dramatic cast with some incredible actors brings new life to the convoluted, intricate storyline from the emotional performances of Lohan to the comedically brilliant Chenoweth.
Holiday and dysfunctional family dynamics show how sometimes it can get delightfully awful. See a holiday movie Christmas with these turns and heart and laughs that make this film perfect, now streaming on Netflix.
