The new comedy Nimrods is bringing the spirit of Green Day to the big screen. The film hits theaters on August 14, 2026, and tells the story of a teenage garage band that gets tricked into believing they will open for the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers on New Year’s Eve. Directed by Lee Kirk, the movie is packed with rising stars, comedy veterans, and the actual members of Green Day playing themselves.
Here is your complete guide to who is who in Nimrods.
The Main Trio: The ‘Analog Dogs’
The heart of the film follows three high school friends who make up the struggling punk-pop band Analog Dogs. Their journey from a Kansas City basement to a chaotic road trip to Los Angeles drives the entire story.
- Mason Thames as Tommy: Thames leads the cast as Tommy, the aspiring frontman of the band. According to the trailer, Tommy receives a prank call inviting the group to open for Green Day, setting the entire plot in motion. Thames is best known for his starring role in the horror hit The Black Phone (2022) and will soon appear in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon.
- Ryan Foust as Chad: Foust plays Chad, one third of the Analog Dogs. He joins Thames and Coffman as the trio piles into a yellow cab for their cross-country adventure. Foust has previously appeared in films like Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez and The Goldfinch.
- Kylr Coffman as Fred: Coffman rounds out the main trio as Fred. While relatively new on the scene, Coffman has made appearances in The Gates, GLOW, and Major Crimes. In the trailer, the group is seen sliding their demo tape to Green Day at a bar, hoping for a big break.
The Love Interest and Supporting Teens
- Mckenna Grace as (Unnamed Character): One of Hollywood’s busiest young stars, Mckenna Grace joins the cast as a potential love interest for Tommy. The trailer suggests her character develops a liking for the aspiring musician. Grace is a producer, singer, and actress known for Gifted, The Handmaid’s Tale, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and the upcoming Scream 7.
The Green Day Members (Playing Themselves)
In a major draw for music fans, the legendary punk rockers appear as themselves.
- Billie Joe Armstrong (Vocals/Guitar)
- Mike Dirnt (Bass)
- Tré Cool (Drums)
In the trailer, the trio is seen at a bar where the Analog Dogs awkwardly approach them. Armstrong hilariously mispronounces the band’s name as “Anal O.G. Dogs,” while Cool jokes about them including their phone number on the demo tape. The band also serves as producers on the project. Armstrong told The Hollywood Reporter that he always wanted to do a Green Day film like A Hard Day’s Night or Rock ‘n’ Roll High School.
The Comedy Heavyweights: ‘The Office’ Reunion and More
The supporting cast is filled with familiar faces from television and stand-up.
- Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey: Fans of The Office will love seeing Pam Beesly and Angela Martin reunite on screen. They appear in undisclosed supporting roles.
- Fred Armisen: The Saturday Night Live and Portlandia star brings his unique comedic energy to the film.
- Bobby Lee: The stand-up comedian and actor (known for MadTV and Reservation Dogs) is also part of the ensemble.
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Rounding out the cast are several other notable actors:
- Sean Gunn: Known for playing Kraglin in the Guardians of the Galaxy films and Kirk on Gilmore Girls.
- Keen Ruffalo: The son of actor Mark Ruffalo, Keen has appeared in Thor: Ragnarok and Begin Again.
- Ignacio Diaz-Silverio: Known for the series Primo and the film A Good Person.
- Jolene: The actress appears in a supporting role.
- Josh Fadem, Jennifer Leigh, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, Kay Day, Renee Kraff, Buffy Milner, and Melissa Kurland fill out the rest of the cast.
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