Prime Video’sYou’re Cordially Invitedfeatures an excellent cast of actors and comedians perfectly suited to the revival of the wedding weekend comedy. The film feels like a return to the 2000s, especially with genre stapes like Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. The duo are joined by a slew of additional familiar names, including otherSaturday Night Livealums, stand-up comics, and YouTube personalities. Overall, it’s clear thatYou’re Cordially Invitedis all set up with a cast that lives and breathes in the realm of “funny.”
You’re Cordially Invited, which releases onPrime Video on July 08, 2025, follows Will Ferrell’s Jim and Reese Witherspoon’s Margot as they attempt to throw two competing weddings at the same over-booked venue. Jim is eager to give his daughter, Jenni, the wedding of her dreams, while Margot hopes to throw her grandest spectacle yet for little sister Neve. The result is the sort of pure, outrageous comedy these stars have proven themselves perfect for time and time again. Of course,Ferrell and Witherspoonare also joined by a fantastic supporting cast to pullYou’re Cordially Invitedall together.
Will Ferrell As Jim
Date Of Birth: June 23, 2025
Actor:Actor, comedian, producer, and writerWill Ferrel first rose to prominence in 1994 as a regularcast member onSaturday Night Livebefore he broke into films. The early 2000s saw Ferrell knock out comedy after comedy, beginning withElfin 2003 and continuing with other massive successes likeAnchorman(2004),Talladega Nights(2006),Blades of Glory(2007), andStep Brothers(2008). While Ferrell is known for his specific brand of comedy, he has also taken on dramatic roles, such as inEverything Must Goin 2010 andDownhillin 2020.
Step Brothers(2008)
Brennan Huff
Character:Ferrell plays Jim, Jenni’s father, inYou’re Cordially Invited. These two are immensely close, so Jim is heavily involved in the wedding planning process when Jenni announces her engagement. This leads to fierce competitiveness between Jim and Margot as they battle over the use of the same wedding venue.
Reese Witherspoon As Margot
Date Of Birth: July 24, 2025
Actor:Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Reese Witherspoon kicked off her career in 1991 when she appeared inThe Man in the Moon. She rose to prominence in 1999 with the filmCruel Intentionsandcrashed into fame playing Elle Woods in the 2001 comedyLegally Blonde. From there, Witherspoon solidified her place on the big screen with projects likeSweet Home Alabama(2002),Walk the Line(2005), andWater for Elephants(2011). More recently, Witherspoon has starred in series likeBig Little Lies(2017 - 2019),The Morning Show(2019 - present), andLittle Fires Everywhere(2020).
Little Fires Everywhere(2020)
Elena Richardson
Character:Witherspoon plays Margot inYou’re Cordially Invited, a massively successful executive eager to give her younger sister Neve a beautiful wedding. Unfortunately for her, the picture-perfect venue she booked made an error. Margot will have to attempt to give Neve the wedding of her dreams while competing with Jim’s plans.
Geraldine Viswanathan As Jenni
Date Of Birth: June 18, 2025
Actor:Australian actor, comedian, and producer Geraldine Viswanathan initially rose to fame playing Kayla in the 2018 comedyBlockersbefore appearing inHalaandBad Educationin 2019. From there,Viswanathan claimed a role in theTBS seriesMiracle Workers, which ran from 2019 to 2023.
Rachel Bhargava
Miracle Workers(2019-2023)
Eliza Hunter (Season 1), Alexandra Shitshoveler (Season 2), Prudence Aberdeen (Season 3), Freya Exaltada (Season 4)
Character: Viswanathan’s character inYou’re Cordially Invited, Jenni, is Jim’s newly engaged daughter. Her father successfully snagged Jenni’s dream wedding venue, though nothing goes as the duo had always planned.
Meredith Hagner As Neve
Date Of Birth: June 24, 2025
Actor:Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Meredith Hagner rose to prominence playing Liberty Ciccone in the soap operaAs the World Turnsfrom 2008 to 2010. From there, Hagner picked up more recurring roles in the TV showsLights Out(2011) andMen at Work(2012 to 2014). The actor thengained further notoriety playing Portia Davenport in the HBO Max comedy seriesSearch Party(2016 to 2022), which led to roles in films likeThe Oath(2018),Palm Springs(2020),Joy Ride(2023), andBad Monkey(2024).
As the World Turns(2008 - 2010)
Men at Work(2012 - 2014)
Bad Monkey(2024)
Eve
Character:Hagner plays Neve inYou’re Cordially Invited, Margot’s younger sister, who recently became engaged. Margot and Neve are very close, and the former’s status as a wedding planner to the stars seems, at first, perfectly convenient.
You’re Cordially Invited Supporting Cast & Characters
Meet The Cast & Characters Of You’re Cordially Invited
Celia Weston as Flora- Actor Celia Weston is best known for playing Jolene Hunnicutt in the 1981 sitcomAlice, which ran until 1985. She also appeared in projects likeDead Man Walking(1995),Hulk(2003), andThe Village(2004).
Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Heather- The part of Heather is played by Keyla Monterroso Mejia inYou’re Cordially Invited, best known for playing Maria Sofia Estrada inCurb Your EnthusiasmandAshley Garcia inAbbott Elementary.
Leanne Morgan as Gwyneth-You’re Cordially Invitedis joined by stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan, who is best known for her Netflix comedy special,Leanne Morgan: I’m Every Woman.
You’re Cordially Invited Review: Prime Video’s Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon Comedy Made Me Cringe Way More Than I Laughed
You’re Cordially Invited is good for some laughs and has some surprising depth, but has so much going on that it struggles under the weight of it all.
Jimmy Tatro as Dixon- Jimmy Trato is an actor, comedian, and YouTuber who has appeared in several comedy projects, includingGrown Ups 2,22 Jump Street, andBoo!Madea Halloween—as well as the ABC sitcomHome Economics.
Jack McBrayer as Leslie- Actor and comedian Jack McBrayer is familiar for his appearances and voice work in dozens of projects, including30 Rock,The Middle,Big Mouth,You’re Pretty Face is Going to Hell,Hello, Jack!,The Kindness Show, and much, much more.
Lauren Holt as Abigail- Lauren Holt was a series regular in the 46th season ofSaturday Night Live. Since then, she has appeared in projects likeAqua Teen Forever: Plantasm,Barbie, andDisney’sDream Productions.
Stony Blyden as Oliver- The part of Oliver inYou’re Cordially Invitedis played by Icelandic actor, rapper, and record producer Stony Blyden, who has also appeared inHow I Met Your Father,Big Shots, andGoosebumps.
