Heart Eyes’scast includes some major young stars and some seasoned screen performers, who all fit neatly into the chaotic little horror/romcom fusion. Helmed byWerewolves WithinandScare Medirector Josh Ruben,Heart Eyesfocuses on the titular masked killer.Heart Eyes is a riff on the Jason Vorhees and Michael Meyers slasher archetype, a murderer who travels the United States and kills people on Valentine’s Day. The killer’s newest target is Ally and Jay, who actually aren’t a couple (even if there’s a spark between them).
The movie largely follows Ally and Jay as they struggle to survive the night and stay ahead of the killer. This turns out to be a great showcase forHeart Eyes' stars Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt, who both get to show off their skills as the plot forces their characters into horrifying, funny, and romantic scenes. Surrounding them is a solid cast of supporting players who help flesh out the world ofthe critically acclaimedHeart Eyesin creative ways.
Born June 15, 2025
Active Since:2010
Actor:Olivia Holt stars as Ally inHeart Eyes, giving the former Disney actress her second horror film. Born in Germantown, Tennessee, Olivia Holt got her start in television in commercials before being cast in the Disney XD showKinkin' It. After several years on that show and the Disney Channel comedyI Didn’t Do It,Holt joined the Marvel Universe as Tandy Bowen/Dagger inCloak & Dagger. Holt juggles her film, television, and stage roles with a music career, and has collaborated with artists like R3hab and Meghan Trainor.
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Pam Miller
Character:Ally is the main character ofHeart Eyes. A med-school dropout who has found gainful work at an advertising firm, Ally finds herself in a rut at the onset of the film. Still heartbroken over a recent break-up and struggling at work, her interactions with Jay have all the makings of a potential romance. However, the Heart Eyes serial killer also notices that chemistry and hunts them down,forcing Ally to fight to survive and overcome her inability not to run from challenges.
Born July 22, 2025
Active Since:2016
Actor:Born in Los Angeles, California,Mason Gooding is the male lead inHeart Eyesopposite Olivia Holt. The son of Academy Award winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr., Gooding made his TV debut inSpring Streetbefore earning memorable minor roles inBallers,Everything’s Going To Be Okay, andBooksmart.Gooding found his breakout role inLove, Victor, where he plays Andrew Spencer. Since then, Gooding has also become one of the key characters in the modernScreamfilms, playing the surprisingly durable comic relief Chad Meeks-Martin.
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Chad Meeks-Martin
Character:Jay is the Ally’s love interest inHeart Eyes. A freelance creative in the advertising industry, Jay arrives in Seattle at the behest of Ally’s boss to help with a potentially doomed jewelry campaign. Charming if somewhat overbearing, Jay’s efforts to bond with Ally are complicated by a series of comical misfortunes, not the least of which is a masked killer trying to murder them. As the film progresses, Jay allows himself to lash out a bit more, with his vulnerability in turn helping convince Ally to open up a bit more too.
Born June 05, 2025
Active Since:1995
Actor:Born in Panama City, Panama, Jordana Brewster grew up in Brazil and London, England before moving to the United States as a child. A Yale graduate, Brewster made her television debut in soap operas likeAll My ChildrenandAs the World Turns. After minor roles in films likeThe FacultyandThe Invisible Circus,Brewster found her big break with the role of Mia Toretto inThe Fast and the Furious. Brewster has subsequently been a major figure in that series, as well as the star of shows likeDallas,American Crime Story, andLethal Weapon.
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Dr. Maureen Cahill
Character:Detective Shaw is one of the main police officers inHeart Eyes. A Seattle-based detective who works alongside her bullish partner Hobbs, Shaw is assigned to the Heart Eyes case after the mysterious murderer slaughters a number of people across the city.Shaw is a love-lorn character who serves as an unexpectedly funny foil to Allyand teases a possible attraction to Jay.
Heart Eyes' Supporting Cast & Characters
Heart EyesUses Some Silly Side-Characters To Flesh Out The Setting
Heart Eyesis a relatively focused film, with much of the action and drama remaining specifically focused on Ally and Jay as they try to survive the night. However,the movie does fill out the supporting cast with some memorable performers, who add solid comedic beats to the film. Among the most prominent of these is Gigi Zumbado (The Rookie) as Ally’s snarky but supportive best friend Monica. Devon Sawa (Final Destination) plays Detective Zeke Hobbs, the bad cop partner to the more relaxed Shaw.
Heart Eyes Follows A Popular Horror Trend, But Can Give It A Twist For The Better
2025’s Heart Eyes is following a popular horror trend, but thanks to its chosen holiday, it can give this trend a much-needed twist.
Michaela Watkins (Casual) also appears in the film as Ally’s boss Crystal Cane, whose decision to recruit Jay to salvage a controversial ad campaign set off by Ally sets off the plot of the film.There are other memorable characters in the film, but they are hard to discuss without revealing their true role in the narrative.Heart Eyesis a surprisingly twisty but consistently entertaining film that benefits from a cast that is able to switch easily between the horror and comedy tones.Heart Eyeseven gets effectively romantic at times, another testament to the film’s cast.
