Netflix’s The Life List includes a few big-name stars who lead a cast of incredible up-and-coming actors, building up the family and community surrounding Sofia Carson’s Alex. Based on the eponymous 2013 romance book by Lori Nelson Spielman, The Life List tells the story of a young man named Alex who must reexamine her life path while finishing a “Life List” she created when she was 13 – a task left for her by her deceased mother, Elizabeth. Luckily, she has the help of Brad, the executor of Elizabeth’s will.

Having seen the film, I can confirm that The Life List is emotional and heartfelt. The story combines a great romantic comedy, a coming-of-age story centered on someone in her 30s, and a family drama in one Netflix movie. With Sofia Carson as the lead, the movie is bound to succeed. However, the other leads and supporting characters provide great performances that enhance the overall story.

Sofia Carson as Alex

Date of Birth: April 10, 1993

• Active Since: 2014

Actor: Sofia Carson was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and she got her big break playing Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen, in the Descendants movies. Although she started out as a Disney Channel actor, Carson has since transitioned into more adult movies and TV shows, including the hit Netflix action movie Carry-On.

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Character: In The Life List, Alex is a young woman who’s lost her pᴀssion in life, working for her mother’s makeup company. Her mother sends her on an adventure to complete a “Life List” she made when she was 13 years old.

Kyle Allen as Brad

Date of Birth: October 10, 1994

• Active Since: 2014

Actor: Kyle Allen was born in Livermore, California, and he got his big break playing Hawk Lane in the Hulu TV show The Path. Since playing Skylar in The In Between opposite Joey King, he’s proven himself capable of playing a romantic leading man, which lends itself to his role in The Life List.

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Character: In The Life List, Brad is a lawyer who’s tasked with executing Elizabeth’s will after her death. Although he and Alex don’t get off on the best foot, he supports her through the items on her list.

Connie Britton As Elizabeth

Date of Birth: March 6, 1967

• Active Since: 1995

Actor: Connie Britton was born in Boston, Mᴀssachusetts, and she got her big break playing Tami Taylor in the sports drama Friday Nights Lights from 2006 to 2011. Since then, she’s taken on many prominent roles in drama TV shows.

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Character: In The Life List, Elizabeth is the mother of Alex, Julian, and Lucas. Although she dies early in the film, she continues to play a major role, appearing through DVDs she recorded before her death.

The Life List Supporting Cast & Characters

Sebastian de Souza as Garrett: In The Life List, Sebastian de Souza plays Garrett, the psychologist at a women’s shelter. Souza got his big break playing Matty Levan in from 2011 to 2012 in Skins. The actor has primarily made his name acting in period pieces, including The Borgias (2012-2013), Ophelia (2018), Medici (2018-2019), and The Great (2020).

José Zúñiga as Samuel: Zúñiga plays Samuel in Netflix’s The Life List. The actor didn’t have a single big break, building up his portfolio in minor and recurring roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s. His best-known roles include Fraga the Mechanic in Alive (1993), Mr. Molina in Twilight (2008), Bull the Tycho Chief of Ops in The Expanse (2020-2021), and Dr. H๏τchkiss in The Dark Tower (2017).

Jordi Mollà as Johnny: Throughout the latter half of The Life List, Jordi Mollà plays Johnny, a musician in a band. Mollà is a major name in Spanish TV and movies after training at the Barcelona Insтιтute of Theatre, and he got his big break playing El Niñato in Jamón, Jamón opposite Penélope Cruz in 1992. His best-known films include Criminal (2016), Bad Boys II (2003), and Riddick (2013).

Dario Ladani Sanchez as Lucas: Throughout Netflix’s The Life List, Dario Ladani Sanchez plays Lucas, Alex’s brother. The up-and-coming actor only has eight projects under his belt prior to The Life List. His biggest roles are Sam in Dear Edward (2023) and Nate Shepherd in Paper Trail (2014-2015).

Federico Rodriguez as Julian: In The Life List, Federico Rodriguez plays Julian, Alex’s brother, who has a contentious relationship with her. Rodriguez has 21 acting credits to his name prior to The Life List, with his big break coming in 2021 when he played Alejandro Ferreiras in the cast of American Rust – a role he continued until 2024. His other major roles are Noah in Which Brings Me to You (2023) and Robert in Past Lives (2023).

Maria Jung as Nina: Maria Jung plays Nina, Brad’s girlfriend, in Netflix’s The Life List. The Netflix rom-com will be the up-and-coming actor’s biggest role to date. Her other notable roles include one-off characters in Elsbeth (2024) and The Equalizer (2024).