The Game Plan is a comedy movie that was released in 2007 and directed by Andy Fickman. The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Joe Kingman. The story revolves around this successful football player whose life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he has a young daughter, Peyton, played by Madison Pettis. Initially taken aback and skeptical, Joe eventually makes peace with the fact that Peyton is indeed his daughter.
He struggles to juggle his responsibilities as a football player with those of being a newfound father. The presence of Peyton introduces Joe to ballet, bedtime stories, and other activities he never imagined he’d be partaking in. But then there are characters like Joe’s agent Stella (played by Kyra Sedgwick), his love interest Roselyn Sánchez as Monique Vasquez, and supporting characters in the film such as Morris Chestnut who plays Travis Sanders. In this article, let’s dig into the cast of The Game Plan and figure out what are they up to today.
1. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Joe Kingman
The movie starts with the final regular-season game of the American Football Federation. Joe Kingman, played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is the star quarterback for the Boston Rebels and scores a crucial touchdown. The story revolves around his character as his daughter eventually joins in. Johnson has since then played in multiple movies and has grown into one of the most renowned actors in Hollywood. His most recent famous work was in DCEU’s Black Adam.
2. Morris Chestnut as Travis Sanders
The wide receiver Travis Sanders whom Joe ignores unintentionally during the game is none other than Morris Chestnut. The actor is known for his role as Detective Marcus Williams in Kickass 2. His more recent work has been on TV lately — starring in shows like All American, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, and The Resident.
3. Madison Pettis as Peyton Kelly
Following the game, Joe’s life takes a surprising turn when the 8-year-old Peyton shows up at his doorstep. She claims to be his daughter from a previous relationship. Pettis is now a well-known actress, has over 5 million followers on Instagram, and has starred in movies including but not limited to American Pie Presents: Girls’ Rules, He’s All That, Deltopia (more recently) and Will Smith-starring Seven Pounds shortly after her gig in The Game Plan.
4. Kyra Sedgwick as Stella Peck
Joe’s agent, Stella, played by Kyra Sedgwick, helps him navigate his professional life. After his daughter suddenly shows up, she is worried about how Peyton’s sudden appearance might impact Joe’s public image, especially with playoffs approaching. Joe, engrossed in the opening of his new restaurant/nightclub, inadvertently leaves Peyton behind. The next day, tabloids pick up on this, creating a scandal. Stella scrambles to manage the crisis and tries to repaint Joe’s image.
After The Game Plan and over the years, Sedgwick has taken on diverse career pathways as an actress, director, and even producer. As an actor, she has starred in The Edge of Seventeen, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and more recently, in The Summer I Turned Pretty. Her most well-known work as an actor is definitely her TV series The Closer where she played the lead Brenda Leigh Johnson.
5. Roselyn Sánchez as Monique Vasquez
As Joe seeks to repay Peyton for her spirited defense of him during a press conference, he brings her to a ballet academy. There, he encounters Monique Vasquez, played by Sanchez. She’s a passionate and dedicated owner of the academy. Intrigued by the world of ballet and Monique, Joe finds himself not only appreciating the art form but also developing a romantic interest in Monique. Sanchez is actually a multifaceted individual — a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, writer, and producer. She played Elena Roarke in her most recent acting role in the Fantasy Island TV series.
6. Paige Turco as Karen Kelly
Karen, played by Paige Turco is actually Joe’s former sister-in-law who becomes Peyton’s legal guardian following Sara’s tragic passing. It’s actually through her that Joe realizes that his daughter’s mother has passed away and Peyton’s reasons behind her runaway act. Turco has appeared in various roles afterward — with notable performances in series like The 100 where she portrayed Abby Griffin. She’s also known for her role as April O’Neil in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies from the 90s.
7. Robert Torti as Samuel “Sam” Blake Jr.
As the owner of Fanny’s Burgers, Sam, played by Robert Torti offers Joe a tempting opportunity that tests Joe’s evolving priorities and values. Torti has had a versatile career in the entertainment industry. From portraying Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to his role in the family movie Reefer Madness, Torti went on to do some dynamic performances in musicals.
Supporting Cast of The Game Plan
Then there are roles including but not limited to Kyle Cooper played by Hayes MacArthur, and Clarence Monroe (former NFL player) Jamal Duff who went on to star in Brooklyn Nine-Nine as well. Other notable mentions from the ensemble cast of The Game Plan are Nanny Cindy (Lauren Storm), Coach Mark Maddox (Gordon Clapp), Tatianna — Transporter 2’s Kate Nauta, and Kathryn, played by Elizabeth Chambers, a TV personality now.
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