Sometimes a movie sneaks up on you, not because of an explosive trailer or massive marketing push, but because of the names attached and the promise of a raw, layered story. Americana (2025), written and directed by Tony Tost, feels like one of those films. Equal parts country noir and survival thriller, it’s stacking the deck with a cast that’s as eclectic as it is intriguing.
From Sydney Sweeney stepping into uncharted territory as a small-town dreamer to Halsey trading pop stardom for gritty drama, Americana is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable ensemble films of next year.
Who Plays Who in Americana (2025)?
Here’s the full rundown of the cast and their characters, gathered from official listings and entertainment outlets like Fandango and TV Guide:
| Actor | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sweeney | Penny Jo Poplin | A shy waitress chasing her dream of becoming a country singer. |
| Paul Walter Hauser | Lefty Ledbetter | A lovelorn military veteran. |
| Zahn McClarnon | Ghost Eye | Leader of an Indigenous group seeking to reclaim a stolen artifact. |
| Eric Dane | Dillon MacIntosh | A ruthless criminal working for a Western antiquities dealer. |
| Halsey | Mandy Starr | A desperate mother fleeing her mysterious past with her son. |
| Simon Rex | Roy Lee Dean | A slick Western antiquities dealer. |
| Toby Huss | Pendleton Duvall | Entangled in the artifact conflict. |
| Harriet Sansom Harris | Tish | A supporting but pivotal role. |
| Gavin Maddox Bergman | Cal Starr | Mandy’s young son. |
| Derek Hinkey | Hank Spears | Supporting character. |
| Donald Cerrone | Sheriff Cole Pickering | The local sheriff caught in the mix. |
| Joe Adler | Fun Dave | Supporting role. |
| Brannon Cross | Jeremiah | Supporting role. |
| Jasper Keen | Reggie Dale | Supporting role. |
| Tony Tost | Cowboy Outside Bar / Radio DJ | A cameo by the director himself. |
| Alex Knight | Isaac | Supporting role. |
| Christopher Kriesa | Hiram Bruce Starr | Supporting role. |
| Nancy L. Gray | Donna | Supporting role. |
| Brady Box | Spence | Supporting role. |
| Megan Hensley | Sarah | Supporting role. |
| Austin Boyce | Brittany Gable | Supporting role. |
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Why This Cast Standsout?
Sydney Sweeney has been carefully curating her career, bouncing between prestige TV (Euphoria, The White Lotus) and buzzy features (Anyone But You, Madame Web). Seeing her lean into a role that’s stripped-down and country-rooted feels like a bold left turn. Pair that with Paul Walter Hauser fresh off an Emmy win for Black Bird and you’ve got an unexpected but electric pairing.
Then there’s Halsey. Pop stars don’t always cross into acting gracefully, but she’s already proven she has the screen presence in If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power (her visual album) and A Star Is Born. Playing a woman on the run gives her plenty of room to stretch.
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Meanwhile, Zahn McClarnon (Reservation Dogs, Dark Winds) brings a gravitas that makes any story richer. Add Eric Dane and Simon Rex as the criminal underworld elements, and Americana suddenly feels like a dusty, desperate game of chess where every move could be deadly.
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