The cast of Pixar’sWin or Lose, which is available on Disney+, mixes together established comedians and voice actors with newer names in Hollywood. The series will follow the players, coach, and family members of the co-ed middle school softball team called the Pickles, who are preparing for a championship game. Each episode will last 20 minutes and show the story from a different character’s perspective, catering the animation style to each individual character. The unique approach to storytelling, the creative style, and the long wait have madeWin or Losethe most anticipated Pixar project.
Since the episodes shift focus, as shown inWin or Lose’s trailer, the casting directors had to bring together a strong group of actors who could bring the characters to life. Luckily, the innovative Pixar show has a strong team of voice actors who enhance the potential of the project. Some of the actors, like Will Forte and Rosa Salazar, have an extensive acting background, while others are impressive up-and-comers.
Will Forte As Coach Dan
Date Of Birth: June 27, 2025
Actor:Will Forte was born in Alameda County, California, and he got his big break when he joined thecast ofSaturday Night Livein 2002, continuing to appear on the sketch show until 2012. While he’s best known for his roles as MacGruber inMacGruberand Phil Tandy Miller inThe Last Man on Earth, Forte has an immense background in voice acting, which makes him perfect forWin or Lose.
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Josh Lewis
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Character:ThroughoutWin or Lose, Will Forte plays Coach Dan, the father of Laurie and the coach of the Pickles softball team.
Izaac Wang As Yuwen
Date Of Birth: July 15, 2025
Actor:Izaac Wang was born in Minnesota, and he’s very new to the acting business. While he only has 11 roles prior toWin or Lose, he’s recognizable for playing Owen inClifford the Big Red Dogand voicing Sam Wing inGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwaiand Boun inRaya and the Last Dragon.
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Sam Wing
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Character:InWin or Lose, Izaac Wang plays Yuwen, the pitcher on the Pickles softball team. Everyone thinks of him as selfish, and he has a crush on Taylor.
Milan Ray As Rochelle
Date Of Birth: Unknown
Actor:Milan Ray is an up-and-coming actor who hasn’t appeared in many roles prior toWin or Losebut shows promise. Her biggest role to date is Keisa Lemmons in the family comedyThe Wonder Years.
Keisa Clemmons
2021-2023
Character:ThroughoutWin or Lose, Milan Ray plays Rochelle, the catcher on the Pickles team. She helps her single mom, Vanessa, take care of her younger brother.
Active Since:2022
Actor:Actress Chanel Stewart is new to the acting business and auditioned for the role of Kai in Win or Lose after seeing a casting call seeking a trans teenager to play the trans character. Her only previous role is Kacey inFamily Reunion.
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2022
Character:InWin or Lose, Chanel Stewart plays Kai, a team member of the Pickles. Although she was meant to be transgender, Disney made the devastatingdecision to cut any references to Kai being trans inWin or Loseafter writing, filming, and animating her episode. She’s now a cisgender, straight character.
Josh Thomson As Frank
Date Of Birth: 1981
Actor:Josh Thomson was born in New Zealand, and he got his big break playing Gary in the 2017 filmGary of the Pacific. Thomson has a good amount of voice acting experience, performing in shows likeThe Barefoot BanditsandKiri and Lou. His best-known onscreen role is Martin inPrime Video’s Australian take onThe Office.
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Character:InWin or Lose, Josh Thomson plays Frank, the umpire on The Pickles. He has a crush on Lena, who works as a barista.
Rosanna Jean Foss As Laurie
Actor:Rosanna Jean Foss is an up-and-coming actor who has primarily appeared in short films before getting cast in Win or Lose. Her most notable role is Young Claire Dunbar in a one-off episode of Criminal Minds.
Young Claire Dunbar
Character:ThroughoutWin or Lose, Rosanna Jean Foss plays Laurie, the daughter of Coach Dan and a batter on the Pickles softball team.
Rosa Salazar As Vanessa
Date Of Birth: August 07, 2025
Actor:Rosa Salazar was born in Washington D.C., USA, and she got her big break playing Zoe DeHaven inParenthoodfrom 2011 to 2012. Since then, she’s appeared in multiple big-name franchises, includingDivergent,Maze Runner, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Shortly beforeWin or Lose, Rosa Salazar played Rachel Leighton, aka Diamondback, in thecast ofCaptain America: Brave New World.
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Character:Rosa Salazar plays Vanessa, the single mom of Rochelle and Zane, inWin or Lose.
Dorien Watson As Ira
Actor:Dorien Watson has no information listed on IMDb, so it seems thatWin or Loseis their first professional acting role.
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Character:InWin or Lose, Dorien Watson plays Ira, the younger brother of Taylor.
Win Or Lose Supporting Cast & Characters
Jo Firestone as Sweaty:ThroughoutWin or Lose, Jo Firestone plays Sweaty, the little blobby creature that Laurie imagines. Firestone is a multi-hyphenate who has an impressive background in writing, producing, and acting. She is best known for her roles as Sarah Conner inJoe Pera Talks with You, Euthanasia ‘Annie’ Fantasy asTeenage Euthanasia, and Greta inThe Great North.
Winston Vengapally as Boma:Winston Vengapally is an up-and-coming actor who has performed as Tarik inGangs of Osloand Young Des in Netflix’sNever Have I Ever.
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Erin Keif as Lena:Erin Keif is an up-and-coming actor with experience working in voice acting. She lent her voice to the podcastsSitcomD&D,Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast, andHello from the Magic Tavern.
Lil Rel Howery as James:InWin or Lose, Lil Rel Howery plays James, Kai’s father. The comedian-actor-writer-producer has an extensive background both onscreen and voice acting. His most notable onscreen roles include Buddy inFree Guy, Rod Williams inGet Out, and Marcus inVacation Friends 2. His biggest voice-acting roles include appearing in thecast ofDog Man,PAW Patrol: The Might Movie, andThe Angry Birds Movie 2.
Kyleigh Curran as Taylor:ThroughoutWin or Lose, Kyleigh Curran plays Taylor, the older sister of Ira and the girl Yuwen loves. Curran is an up-and-coming actor whose most prominent roles include Abra Stone inDoctor Sleep,Lenore inThe Fall of the House of Usher, and Ayva Ackler inYoung Jedi Adventures.
Vyvan Pham as Monica:Vyvan Pham plays Monica, the ex-girlfriend of Frank, inWin or Lose. Pham is an established voice actor who has performed in both video games and TV shows. Her most notable video game roles include Lady Deathstrike inX-Men: The Official Game; Orta, Tercy Harrowmont, and Dust Town Beggar inDragon Age: Origins; and Alilia, Ashaa, and Trea Kobbeth inStar Wars: The Old Republic. Her biggest TV show roles are Julie Yamamoto inBen 10, Cricket inGenerator Rex, and Ullu inThe Lion Guard.
