Cast and Crew of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" follows Walter Mitty, a reserved magazine photo manager played by Ben Stiller, who frequently escapes his mundane life through vivid daydreams. When a crucial photo negative goes missing, he embarks on a real-life global adventure that challenges him to step out of his comfort zone. Alongside Walter is Kristen Wiig's character, Cheryl Melhoff, who motivates and supports his transformative journey.

Trivia:
1. Ben Stiller not only starred but also directed the film, bringing a personal touch to the adaptation of James Thurber's 1939 short story.
2. To authentically capture Walter's adventurous spirit, Stiller traveled to remote locations like Greenland and Iceland to film, embracing the natural beauty and challenges of these settings.
3. The film features a noteworthy cameo by Sean Penn, adding an unexpected surprise for audiences familiar with the cast.

Main Cast of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Ben Stiller as Walter Mitty

Ben Stiller

Walter Mitty
Kristen Wiig as Cheryl Melhoff

Kristen Wiig

Cheryl Melhoff
Sean Penn as Sean O'Connell

Sean Penn

Sean O'Connell
Shirley MacLaine as Edna Mitty

Shirley MacLaine

Edna Mitty
Adam Scott as Ted Hendricks

Adam Scott

Ted Hendricks
Kathryn Hahn as Odessa Mitty

Kathryn Hahn

Odessa Mitty
Patton Oswalt as Todd Maher

Patton Oswalt

Todd Maher
Adrian Martinez as Hernando

Adrian Martinez

Hernando
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Helicopter Pilot

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

Helicopter Pilot
Gunnar Helgason as Hotel Keeper

Gunnar Helgason

Hotel Keeper
Terence Bernie Hines as Gary Mannheim

Terence Bernie Hines

Gary Mannheim

Crew of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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