The new movie Swiped tells the real-life story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of the dating app Bumble. The film, which comes out on September 19, 2025, on Hulu, follows her journey from helping to create Tinder to starting her own company. Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg, the movie features a talented cast, including Lily James as Whitney. Here’s a look at who’s who in the film.
Main Cast and Characters
Lily James plays Whitney Wolfe Herd, the real-life entrepreneur who co-founded Tinder and later created Bumble. James is known for her roles in Cinderella and Baby Driver. In Swiped, she portrays Whitney’s struggles and successes in the tech world.
Dan Stevens plays Andrey Andreev, a Russian businessman and founder of Badoo, who supported Whitney in creating Bumble. Stevens is known for his roles in Beauty and the Beast and Legion.
Ben Schnetzer plays Sean Rad, one of the co-founders of Tinder. Schnetzer has appeared in films like The Book Thief and The Death and Life of John F. Donovan.
Jackson White plays Justin Mateen, another Tinder co-founder. White is known for his roles in Mrs. Fletcher and The Twilight Zone.
Myha’la Herrold plays Tisha, a friend and colleague of Whitney’s at Tinder. Herrold is best known for her role in the HBO series Industry.
Clea DuVall and Dermot Mulroney also appear in the film, though their roles are not fully detailed in the available information.
Supporting Cast
The movie includes many other actors in smaller roles. Some of them are:
- Aidan Laprete
- Coral Peña
- Ian Colletti
- Pedro Correa
- Olivia Rose Keegan as Chloe
- Mary Neely
- Ana Yi Puig
- Tijuana Ricks as an Event Moderator
- Gabe Kessler as Seth
- Sara Coates as an Informant
- Jennifer Woods as a Bartender
Other actors, like Hunter Sansone, Hannah E. Keaton, and Chloe Ray, also appear in the film.
Production and Release
Swiped is directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg, who also co-wrote the script with Bill Parker and Kim Caramele. The movie is produced by Lily James, Jennifer Gibgot, and Andrew Panay. It had its first showing at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2025, and will be available on Hulu starting September 19, 2025.
The film has received mixed reviews from critics. Some praise Lily James’s performance, while others feel the story could have been deeper.
Real-Life Inspiration
The movie is inspired by the true story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, who became the youngest self-made female billionaire after founding Bumble. The film shows her challenges in a male-dominated tech industry and how she fought to create a safer space for women in online dating.
Director Rachel Lee Goldenberg mentioned that Whitney’s story took place before the #MeToo movement, which made her experiences even more challenging.
Despite the success, Whitney Wolfe Herd is still under a non-disclosure agreement with Tinder, which limited how much she could be involved in the movie.
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Credits: IMDb, Refinery29
