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Netflix's Tall Girl: Who is in the cast?
Starring Dance Moms alum Ava Michelle, Netflix's new teen rom com about Jodi, a very tall high school student, features a great ensemble cast. Here's who stars in the film...
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1. Who is in the cast for Netflix's Tall Girl?
Friends, gather round...for Netflix is about to drop another rom com in our laps. Tall Girl (arriving on the streaming service on Friday September 13th) will follow the story of Jodi, a 6ft 1 high school student who is picked on because of her height. The cast, alongside Dance Moms alum Ava Michelle, is jam packed full of recognisable faces and up and coming young actors. Here's where you may have seen them before... (Netflix)
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2. Ava Michelle plays Jodi Kreyman in Netflix's Tall Girl
Jodi is played by 17-year-old Ava Michelle - and yes, she is that tall in real life (duh!). If you're a Dance Moms fan, you'll recognise Ava from the show. She appeared in 18 episodes from 2014-2017. She was brutally cut by Abby Lee Miller, mostly due to her height. (Rachel Luna/WireImage)
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3. Luke Eisner plays Stig in Netflix's Tall Girl
Tall Girl is the first major role for newcomer Luke (who plays foreign exchange student Stig), who is also a model and a musician. Luke's modeling portfolio includes campaigns with Ralph Lauren, American Eagle, Calvin Klein, H&M and Stuart Weitzman. He is also one half of the pop/rock duo VOILÀ. And in case you were wondering, Luke is 6ft 2. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
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4. Sabrina Carpenter plays Harper Kreyman in Netflix's Tall Girl
Disney Channel queen and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter makes her Netflix debut in Tall Girl. She plays the role of Jodi's much shorter sister Harper. Of course, you'll know Sabrina from her music career and her roles in Disney Channel's Girl Meets World, Adventures in Babysitting and other films like The Hate U Give. Sabrina is 5ft tall, FYI. (Rachel Luna/WireImage)
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5. Clara Wilsey plays Kimmy in Netflix's Tall Girl
Tall Girl is Clara’s first on-screen acting credit. She’ll play Kimmy, the most popular girl in school and Jodi’s nemesis. The 21-year-old model has been featured in several publications including GQ. (Joe Scarnici/WireImage)
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6. Anjelika Washington plays Fareeda in Netflix's Tall Girl
Anjelika Washington is set to play Jodi’s best friend Fareeda in the film. Anjelika has also appeared in several TV shows including Shameless, Marvel’s Runaways and Young Sheldon. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Awesomeness)
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7. Griffin Gluck plays Jack Dunkleman in Netflix's Tall Girl
Griffin will play Jodi's quirky, best, male friend Dunkleman who ends up as the host family for Stig. Griffin has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies over the years, most notably Netflix’s American Vandal, Private Practice, Red Band Society, Locke & Key and as Jennifer Aniston’s son Michael in Just Go With It alongside Adam Sandler and Bailey Madison. (Rachel Luna/WireImage)
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8. Paris Berelc plays Liz in Netflix's Tall Girl
Paris Berelc, who you’ll probably know as Alexa from Netflix’s Alexa & Katie, will play the role of Liz, the unconventional best friend of Jodi’s tormentor Kimmy. Paris has also appeared in Disney’s Mighty Med and Invisible Sister alongside Rowan Blanchard. (Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)
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9. Rico Paris plays Schnipper in Netflix's Tall Girl
Playing Schnipper is Rico Paris, who has also appeared in Better Call Saul and The CW's Dynasty. (Yardline Films/Jeff Ridgway)
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10. Angela Kinsey plays Helaine Kreyman in Netflix's Tall Girl
Starring as Helaine, Jodi and Harper's mother, is Angela Kinsey. Of course, you'll recognise Angela from her role in The Office and from other shows such as New Girl and Haters Back Off. (JB Lacroix/WireImage)
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11. Steve Zahn plays Richie Kreyman in Netflix's Tall Girl
Steve Zahn plays the role of Jodi and Harper's dad Richie. You'll recognise him from several films including Daddy Day Care, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dallas Buyers Club and more recently, Where’d You Go Bernadette with Cate Blanchett. He also played the role of Phoebe’s ice dancer ex-husband, Duncan, in Friends and he’s the voice of Stuart Little, in case you thought he sounded hella familiar. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tribeca TV)
