The Bubble is a 2022 American comedy film directed by Judd Apatow from a screenplay co-written with Pam Brady. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, Guz Khan, Peter Serafinowicz and Harry Trevaldwyn.
Sneaking out. Hooking up. Melting down. The cast and crew of a blockbuster action franchise attempt to shoot a sequel while quarantining at a posh hotel.
The Bubble was released on April 1, 2022, by Netflix. The film received negative reviews from critics.
Cast
Karen Gillan as Carol Cobb, a washed-up actress portraying Dr. Lacey Nightingale in the Cliff Beasts franchise.
Iris Apatow as Krystal Kris, a TikTok superstar who joins the Cliff Beasts 6 cast as the character Vivian Joy. An uncredited Maude Apatow also briefly portrays Kris in a parodic scene.
Pedro Pascal as Dieter Bravo, a serious veteran actor portraying a new character and tragic villain named Gio in Cliff Beasts 6 while coping with both an addiction to sex and hard drugs.
Leslie Mann as Lauren Van Chance, an actress who portrays a Cliff Beasts fan favorite character named Dolly, as well as Dustin’s on-and-off love interest.
Fred Armisen as Darren Eigan, a former indie filmmaker hired to direct Cliff Beasts 6.
David Duchovny as Dustin Mulray, the workaholic lead of the Cliff Beasts franchise who portrays the character Dr. Hal Packard, as well as Lauren’s on-and-off love interest.
Keegan-Michael Key as Sean Knox, an actor who portrays the Cliff Beasts character Colt Rockwell and promotes himself as a wellness guru when not on-camera.
Kate McKinnon as Paula, the studio executive overseeing the Cliff Beasts franchise.
Guz Khan as Howie Frangopolous, an actor who portrays Jarrar, the comic relief character of the Cliff Beasts franchise.
Peter Serafinowicz as Gavin, executive producer of the Cliff Beasts franchise.
Maria Bamford as Krystal’s mom
Vir Das as Ronjon, the owner of the hotel playing host to the Cliff Beasts 6 cast and crew.
Maria Bakalova as Anika, a hotel clerk propositioned by Dieter.
Rob Delaney as Marti, Carol’s agent.
Galen Hopper as Carla, the daughter of the stunt coordinator and Gavin’s production assistant who pretends to be friends with Krystal.
Samson Kayo as Bola, the cast coordinator.
Nick Kocher as Scott Dawson, the behind-the-scenes stills photographer.
Ross Lee as Mr. Best, the head of security.
Harry Trevaldwyn as Gunther, the awkward COVID safety officer.
Danielle Vitalis as Pippa
Ben Ashenden as Tip, the MoCap Guy
Alexander Owen as Cyril, the MoCap Guy
Benedict Cumberbatch as himself, appearing in a drug-induced hallucination.
Donna Air as Susan Howard, Entertainment Tonight reporter[2]
Beck as himself, hired to perform for the cast.
John Lithgow as Tom, the studio chairman
Daisy Ridley as Kate, an exercise AI who had sex with Dieter during a drug trip. Her human model later appears at the red carpet premiere for Beasts of the Bubble with Dieter and Anika.
John Cena as Steve, the incompetent stunt coordinator who appears through a video call.
James McAvoy as himself.
