I’m Thinking of Ending Things: Where You’ve Seen The Cast

Netflix’s psychological horror film, I’m Thinking Of Ending Things, features a star-studded cast of genre veterans and newcomers—here’s where they’ve been featured before. The movie is adapted from Iain Reid’s novel of the same name by Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind director Charlie Kaufman. The film follows the tenuous relationship between a couple during a visit to one of their family’s homes for the first time.

I’m Thinking Of Ending Things showcases the complexities of the psyche in the midst of discovering that a relationship may not work out for much longer. It stars Jesse Plemons (Jake), Jessie Buckley (Cindy), Toni Collette (Suzie), and David Thewlis (Dean). As Jake and Cindy travel to his parents’ family farm, she quickly comes to the realization that she is thinking of ending their relationship. This serves as the main premise of the film that causes the riff between the two, and complicates what should be a major step in their relationship. As it progresses, I’m Thinking Of Ending Things transforms from a film about an internalized battle about breaking up into a psychologically horrific story with an abundance of twists and turns.

I’m Thinking Of Ending Things is focused on the four main characters Jake, Cindy, Suzie, and Dean, but the supporting cast is just as integral to the plot as they are. Here’s the full cast and character guide for Kaufman’s movie.

Jesse Plemons as Jake

Before Jesse Plemons was recognized for his horror roles, he starred as Tommy Harbor in 1999’s Varsity Blues. In 2017, he portrayed Captain Robert Daly in Black Mirror, season 4, episode 1, “USS Callister”. In Black Mirror, his character is a sadistic virtual reality video game developer who wants nothing more than to be noticed by those around him. While Captain Robert Daly did not receive such recognition in the series, Plemons’s horror acting capabilities were, which have resulted in him landing roles in I’m Thinking Of Ending Things and the upcoming 2021 horror movie, Antlers.

Jessie Buckley as Cindy

I’m Thinking Of Ending Things is Jessie Buckley’s first film in the horror genre. Buckley recently starred as Queen Victoria in the 2020 film, Dolittle. She has a budding career in various genres including historical drama, musicals, comedies, and horror.

Toni Collette as Suzie

Toni Collette has been acting for approximately thirty years and has starred in numerous films. Some of her filmography includes The Sixth Sense as Lynn Sear, Little Miss Sunshine as Sheryl Hoover, and Krampus as Sarah Engel. Most horror fans may recognize her from the 2018 Ari Aster film, Hereditary, where she portrayed Annie Graham, a distraught and unhinged mother. Collette’s career in the genre has continued to grow at a rapid pace with I’m Thinking Of Ending Things and the upcoming psychological thriller from Guillermo del Toro, Nightmare Alley (TBA).

David Thewlis as Dean

David Thewlis’s acting career has also spanned decades, including roles in animated, historical, and horror films. In 1996, he voiced the Earthworm in James And The Giant Peach and, in the same year, portrayed Edward Douglas in The Island Of Dr. Moreau. Thewlis is perhaps most well-known for his role as Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter film series.

I’m Thinking Of Ending Things’ Supporting Cast

The supporting cast of I’m Thinking Of Ending Things includes Guy Boyd as the Janitor. He portrayed Elston Norrell and Mr. Beltran in Law & Order as well as Henry Beck in the 2014 film, Foxcatcher. Yvonne is played by Colby Minifie, who was featured in Beware The Gonzo in 2010. She has a recurring role as Ginger in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and played Ginny in Fear The Walking Dead. Jason Ralph works primarily in television, with recurring roles on Aquarius and Younger. Oliver Platt has starred in various films such as Benny & Joon (1993) and Kinsey (2004).

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