Main Cast of Man Called Otto
The 2022 film Man Called Otto stars Tom Hanks as the grumpy protagonist, Otto Anderson. Hanks anchors the story with a performance that balances bitterness and unexpected warmth, drawing from Fredrik Backman’s bestselling novel.
Supporting Characters and Actors
Marianne Jean-Baptiste plays Sonya, Otto’s pragmatic and compassionate neighbor, while Rachel Keller portrays his daughter-in-law, Anita. The ensemble also features Truman Hanks as Otto’s troubled son, Michael, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as a young Latino neighbor who challenges Otto’s worldview.
Creative Team and Production Context
The film is directed by Marc Forster, with a screenplay by David Magee. Produced by Playtone and 2DUX², the project adapts Backman’s novel, focusing on themes of grief, community, and late-life transformation through a grounded, character-driven approach.
