The cast of Tuck Everlasting includes actors from both the 2002 movie adaptation and the 2016 Broadway musical. Here are the key cast members from each version:
Tuck Everlasting (2002 Film)
Directed by Jay Russell, this film is based on the classic 1975 novel by Natalie Babbitt. The movie tells the story of Winnie Foster, a young girl who discovers a family with the secret to immortality.
- Alexis Bledel as Winnie Foster: The main character, Winnie is a 15-year-old girl who stumbles upon the Tuck family and their secret to eternal life.
- Jonathan Jackson as Jesse Tuck: The youngest member of the Tuck family, Jesse befriends Winnie and eventually falls in love with her.
- William Hurt as Angus Tuck: The patriarch of the Tuck family, Angus explains the consequences of immortality to Winnie.
- Sissy Spacek as Mae Tuck: The matriarch of the Tuck family, Mae is protective of her family’s secret.
- Ben Kingsley as The Man in the Yellow Suit: The antagonist, a mysterious man seeking to exploit the Tuck family’s secret for personal gain.
- Scott Bairstow as Miles Tuck: Jesse’s older brother, who is more burdened by the family’s immortality.
- Amy Irving as Mother Foster: Winnie’s protective and loving mother.
Tuck Everlasting (2016 Broadway Musical)
The musical adaptation, featuring music by Chris Miller and lyrics by Nathan Tysen, opened on Broadway in 2016. It also follows the story of Winnie Foster and the Tuck family, blending fantasy and musical theater.
- Sarah Charles Lewis as Winnie Foster: A 12-year-old girl who encounters the Tuck family and their mysterious immortality.
- Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Jesse Tuck: The youthful, lively member of the Tuck family who forms a special bond with Winnie.
- Michael Park as Angus Tuck: The father of the Tuck family, who philosophizes about life and the burden of eternal life.
- Carolee Carmello as Mae Tuck: The caring and maternal figure of the Tuck family.
- Terrence Mann as The Man in the Yellow Suit: The sinister character who pursues the Tucks in search of immortality for selfish reasons.
- Robert Lenzi as Miles Tuck: The more sombre and conflicted older Tuck brother, who carries emotional scars from outliving his family.
- Valerie Wright as Betsy Foster: Winnie’s mother in the musical, who tries to protect her daughter from danger.
- Fred Applegate as Constable Joe: The town’s constable, providing some comedic relief while helping to drive the plot.
Both the film and the musical adaptations bring different styles to the beloved story of Tuck Everlasting, with their respective casts delivering heartfelt performances to bring the characters to life.
