"An uncomfortably touching comedy."
Director: Matt Spicer
Cast: John Cena, Eric André, Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Sherry Cola
Little Brother — Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Rudd Landy
John Cena
Motivation
To secure fame on NYC Hustlers and prove his worth to his biological brother.
Character Arc
Moves from calculating self-interest and image obsession to embracing vulnerability and genuine empathy for Marcus.
Marcus Pinchel
Eric André
Motivation
To reclaim the only meaningful family bond he ever experienced.
Character Arc
Transitions from destructive codependency and abandonment terror to gaining self-worth and genuine mutual respect.
Deirdre Landy
Michelle Monaghan
Motivation
To maintain domestic peace while seeking real fulfillment beyond suburban status.
Character Arc
Confronts the superficiality of their lifestyle and encourages Rudd to drop his emotional walls.
Josh Landy
Christopher Meloni
Motivation
To maintain his position at the apex of the family hierarchy without effort.
Character Arc
Serves as the static foil whose persistent indifference forces Rudd to re-evaluate what true brotherhood means.
Cast
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