Hustle cast guide: Guide to the Netflix movie’s cast and characters

After Hustle‘s theatrical release on June 3, Netflix subscribers are only days away from the highly anticipated sports drama film’s release on the streamer. With Adam Sandler starring in the leading role and an exciting premise, people will absolutely love the film.

Sandler plays Stanley Sugerman, a down on his luck basketball scout who sees an opportunity to get back into the NBA when he discovers a talented basketball player in Spain. Stanley brings the basketball player to the US without his team’s approval, which obviously ruffles some feathers and potentially gets him fired.

But Sandler isn’t the only well-known actor to star in the upcoming Netflix original movie. If you’re curious about who else is a part of the Hustle cast, we’ve got you covered!

Hustle cast

Besides Sandler, the cast for the drama film includes Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, Jordan Elizabeth Hull, Juancho Hernangómez, and others. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of who’s who in the drama film.

Adam Sandler as Stanley Sugerman

As we mentioned earlier, Sandler portrays the protagonist in the film. Honestly, not much needs to be said about THE Adam Sandler. He’s starred in some of the best comedy movies, and over the years, we’ve seen some of his films get added to Netflix. We can already tell that Hustle will be a great addition to the streamer.

Where have you seen him before? 

You might recognize Sandler from his role as Bobby Boucher, Jr. in The Waterboy and/or as Henry Roth in 50 First Dates. He’s also starred in the movies Click, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Grown Ups and Just Go with It with Jennifer Aniston. After Sandler signed a deal with Netflix, we’ve seen the release of his original movies The Ridiculous 6, The Do-Over, Sandy Wexler, The Week Of, Murder Mystery, 100% Fresh and others.

What’s next?

Other than Hustle, we’ll see Sandler next in the upcoming Netflix movie Murder Mystery 2 and a film titled Spaceman.

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Juancho Hernangómez as Bo Cruz

Juancho Hernangómez plays Bo Cruz, a basketball player who lives in Spain. He works hard to provide for his mother and daughter. Bo is initially hesitant to accept Stanley’s offer to play for his US team, but once Stanley offers him a salary of $900,000, he’s on the next plane to the United States.

Where have you seen him before?

Juancho isn’t an actor. He’s actually a Spanish professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. He’s played for other basketball teams before being traded to the Utah Jazz like the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, and the San Antonio Spurs.

What’s next?

Juancho will continue playing for the Utah Jazz, as far as we know. Hopefully, he’ll star in some more films in the future.

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Queen Latifah as Teresa Sugerman

Queen Latifah is a well-known rapper and actress. Many people have referred to her as the “Queen of Rap.” She made history as the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006. However, Queen Latifah doesn’t really rap as much anymore. Instead, she shifted her focus to acting. Her incredible acting has won her an Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Where have you seen her before?

Queen Latifah has 99 acting credits to her name. She’s had roles in movies such as Set It Off, Brown Sugar, Hairspray, The Perfect Holiday, The Secret Life of Bees, Girl’s Trip and so many others. She has also had roles in TV shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Living Single, 30 Rock, Star and Empire.

What’s next?

Next, we will see Queen Latifah in the Netflix movie End of the Road with fellow rapper/actor Ludacris. She’ll also return in her role as Robyn McCall in The Equalizer. Lastly, she’s working on a project titled Paper Chase, but it’s still in pre-production.

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Ben Foster as Vince “Vin” Merrick

Ben Foster plays the role of Vince, Stanley’s boss. He was born on October 29, 1980 in Boston, Massachusetts. He is currently 41 years old and his zodiac sign is Scorpio. You might not know, but Ben is married to That ’70s Show actress Laura Prepon. They have two beautiful kids together.

Where have you seen him before?

Ben has had roles in movies like X-Men: The Last Stand, 3:10 to Yuma, The Messenger, Hell or High Water and Leave No Trace. He’s also had roles in the TV shows Freaks and Geeks, Six Feet Under and My Name Is Earl.

What’s next?

We will see Ben in an action thriller film titled Emancipation. It’s scheduled to be released sometime in 2023. We’ll also see him in a crime thriller movie called Finestkind. The film is still in production with no release date. He’ll star as Jan Zizka in an action film called Medieval, and it’s expected to come out in 2022. Lastly, he’ll be in a project called Peter Pan, Land of Forever, but it’s still in pre-production.

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Kenny Smith as Leon Rich

Kenny Smith is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. He played in the NBA from 1987 to 1997. Kenny played for several basketball teams over his basketball career, such as the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, and Denver Nuggets. In Hustle, he plays the role of Leon Rich. Leon is Stanley’s close friend from college.

Where have you seen him before?

You’ve probably watched some of his basketball games on TV or gone to one of his basketball games in the past.

What’s next?

As of June 2022, you’ve probably watched him on TV. He’s currently a sports commentator.

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Robert Duvall as Rex Merrick

Robert Duvall is an award-winning actor. He has an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. He’s been working in the entertainment industry for more than seven decades. He plays the role of Rex in the drama film. Rex is Stanley’s head boss.

Where have you seen him before?

You probably recognize Robert from movies and TV shows like The Twilight Zone, The F.B.I., The Godfather, The Great Santini, Tender Mercies and The Handmaid’s Tale.

What’s next?

We’ll see Robert next in the films The Ploughmen and The Pale Blue Eye. Unfortunately, both movies are still in production, so it’ll be a while before they’re released.

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Jordan Elizabeth Hull as Alex Sugerman

Jordan Elizabeth Hull plays Alex Sugerman, the teenage daughter of Teresa and Stanley. She’s a newcomer to the entertainment industry, so she doesn’t have much acting experience. Also, it seems that Jordan is a very private person because we could barely find any information about her.

Where have you seen her before?

You probably recognize her as Angelica “Angie” Porter-Kennard from the drama series The L Word: Generation Q. She plays the daughter of Bette and Tina.

What’s next?

We couldn’t find any information about future projects for Jordan. But since The L Word: Generation Q has been renewed for a third season, we’ll likely see Jordan reprise her role in the upcoming season.

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María Botto as Paola

María Botto plays Paola, Bo’s caring and resilient mother. The Argentine-Spanish actress was born on Feb. 10, 1974, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is currently 48 years old and her zodiac sign is Aquarius. María is a seasoned actress and has appeared in more than thirty films since her acting debut in 1984.

Where have you seen her before?

María is known for her roles in Risen and Código Emperador. You might also recognize her as Ava Pereira from the drama series Good Behavior.

What’s next?

We’ll see María next in comedy film titled De perdidos a Río. It’s expected to come out sometime in 2022. She’s also currently shooting a television series called Mentiras pasajeras.

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Hustle will land on Netflix on June 8.