A Heartwarming Drama About a Widower Raising His Daughter

Fatherhood 2020 Cast

The film is a heartwarming tale of family & loss. Hart showcases his acting chops in this dramatic role proving he can carry more than just comedy. He is matched with an equally impressive performance from Hurd who has the courage & wit to steal hearts.

Paul Weitz delivers a funny and heartfelt story inspired by a true event. Matt Logelin must raise his daughter Maddy on his own after his wife suffers a fatal pulmonary embolism.

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart is a regular on the silver screen, having starred in movies such as American Pie, Ride Along, Get Hard and Central Intelligence. However, Fatherhood marks a departure from his typical comedy, as the actor takes on a more serious role.

The film is based on the true story of Matthew Logelin, who lost his wife to a pulmonary embolism just 27 hours after their daughter’s birth. The rest of the cast includes Alfre Woodard, Anthony Carrigan, Frankie R. Faison, Lil Rel Howery and DeWanda Wise.

Melody Hurd

Despite the recent controversy surrounding Kevin Hart, his latest film Fatherhood shows that he can still act well beyond his comedic abilities. His daughter Maddy Logelin is played by Melody Hurd, a 10-year-old who has also appeared in projects like Battle at Big Rock and Them.

Hurd is a natural on screen, and she gives a believable performance as Maddy. She is complemented by her co-stars, including Alfre Woodard and Anthony Carrigan as Matt’s friends Jordan and Oscar and Paul Reiser and Deborah Ayorinde as his parents.

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard is known for her roles in television shows and films. Her role as Winnie Mandela in the HBO film, Mandela, earned her an Emmy nomination and a CableACE Award. She also starred as Betty Applewhite in the TV series Desperate Housewives, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination and SAG award.

Paul Weitz directs this heartwarming and hilarious drama about a widower who is raising his daughter as a single dad. The film stars Kevin Hart, Melody Hurd, Anthony Carrigan, DeWanda Wise and more.

Anthony Carrigan

Anthony Carrigan is known for his roles as Victor Zsasz in Gotham, Tyler Davies on The Forgotten and Noho Hank in HBO’s Barry. He has battled the auto-immune disease alopecia areata since age three and is an advocate for body positivity.

He tries to maintain his sense of humor as he takes on the task of raising his daughter in this drama directed by Paul Weitz. He joins Melody Hurd, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery and Deborah Ayorinde in the film.

Lil Rel Howery

After starring as Rod Williams in Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning instant classic Get Out, Lil Rel Howery became an overnight movie star. His ability to mesh humor with honor has captivated audiences and earned him the reputation of one of comedy’s finest.

He will play Matt Logelin in Fatherhood, a drama inspired by the true story of his daughter’s death. The film is directed by Paul Weitz and also stars Alfre Woodard, Anthony Carrigan, Melody Hurd, Frankie R. Faison, and DeWanda Wise.

Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser is a prolific actor, writer, and musician. He has appeared in many movies and TV shows, including Mad About You and Stranger Things. He is also the author of several books.

The movie Fatherhood is based on the real-life story of Matt Logelin, who lost his wife to a pulmonary embolism shortly after the birth of their daughter Maddy. The film stars Kevin Hart as Logelin, and Melody Hurd plays his daughter.

Deborah Ayorinde

After being released as a Netflix Original, Fatherhood has been receiving high praise from its viewers. The film stars Kevin Hart as a widower who raises his daughter on his own. The film is based on a true story.

The movie tells the story of Matthew Logelin, whose wife Liz died after giving birth to their daughter Maddy. The two had been married on August 13, 2005. Unlike most of his other comedic films, Hart is testing out his acting chops in this drama.

DeWanda Wise

She’s gained new recognition thanks to her starring roles on the Fox series Shots Fired and Spike Lee’s Netflix adaptation of She’s Gotta Have It. She’s also appeared in numerous movies.

The movie Fatherhood is based on the true story of Matt Logelin, a man who was forced to assume parenthood after his wife died shortly after her daughter’s birth. The movie features a solid cast, including Anthony Carrigan (Barry) and Lil Rel Howery (Mad About You). They play Matthew’s best friends.