KRISTEN STEWART (Jess Solomon)
DYLAN McDERMOTT (Roy Solomon)
PENELOPE ANN MILLER (Denise Solomon)
JOHN CORBETT (John Burwell)

CAST BIOS

KRISTEN STEWART (Jess Solomon) is one of Hollywood’s most promising young talents, capturing international attention for her performance as Sarah Altman opposite Jodie Foster in the hit thriller PANIC ROOM.

The daughter of television producer John Stewart, she grew up in show business making her screen debut in THE SAFETY OF OBJECTS in 2001, one year before being cast in PANIC ROOM. Since then, the 16-year-old actress has appeared in 10 other films, including four this year. She can also be seen in the upcoming adventure drama INTO THE WILD directed by Sean Penn; THE CAKE EATERS directed by Mary Stuart Masterson and Jon Kasdan’s IN THE LAND OF WOMEN with Meg Ryan, Adam Brody and Dustin Milligan, her co-star in THE MESSENGERS.

Her other film credits include: ZATHURA: A SPACE ADVENTURE, SPEAK, FIERCE PEOPLE, CATCH THAT KID, UNDERTOW and COLD CREEK MANOR.

DYLAN McDERMOTT (Roy Solomon) captured audiences and critics alike with his career making performance as idealistic defense attorney Bobby Donnell on David E. Kelley's Emmy Award-winning series THE PRACTICE. For that 7-year role, McDermott would receive a Golden Globe Award and nominations for two Golden Globes, an Emmy, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Golden Satellite Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series Drama. He was also nominated for an Individual Achievement in a Drama Award by the Television Critics Association and was a perennial favorite with audiences of the 1997-2004 series, receiving two nominations for Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series by the Viewers for Quality Television Awards.

McDermott made his feature film debut in the 1987 war drama HAMBURGER HILL, but it was his role as Secret Service Agent Al D’Andrea, Clint Eastwood’s secret service partner in Wolfgang Petersen’s IN THE LINE OF FIRE, that catapulted his career. Before that he caught the attention of female fans playing Julia Roberts’ husband Jackson Latcherie in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, a film that brought her an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

He recently appeared in UNBEATABLE HAROLD, THE TENANTS, MISTRESS OF SPICES and EDISON as corrupt cop Frank Lazerov opposite Kevin Spacey, Justin Timberlake, and LL Cool J. He can be seen in director Brad Isaac’s upcoming A WEST TEXAS CHILDREN’S TALE as Cassie’s uncle.

His film credits include: the crime drama WONDERLAND with Val Kilmer, Josh Lucas and Lisa Kudrow; TEXAS RANGERS opposite James Van Der Beek; THREE TO TANGO co-starring Neve Campbell and Matthew Perry; Jodie Foster’s HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS with Holly Hunter and Robert Downey, Jr.; John Hughes' 1994 remake of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET opposite Sir Richard Attenborough; RUNAWAY JURY, JERSEY GIRL, TWISTER, THE BLUE IGUANA and, PARTY MONSTER co-starring Macaulay Culkin and Seth Green, which originally ran in Dramatic Competition at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. McDermott is an accomplished television and stage actor as well. His numerous television credits include: the recent TNT and BBC drama miniseries THE GRID opposite Julianna Margulies; the television feature A HOUSE DIVIDED; and guest appearances on WILL & GRACE, ALLY MCBEAL, TALES FROM THE CRYPT; and Penn & Teller’s SIN CITY SPECTACULAR. He has also hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and directed an episode of THE PRACTICE.

The Connecticut native was raised in New York City and became interested in acting in high school, encouraged by Playwright and Actress Eve Ensler. He earned his drama degree at Fordham University and graduated from the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, where he was discovered by actress Joanne Woodward who later cast him in Golden Boy, the stage play directed by Woodward at the Williamstown Theater Festival.

He later starred on Broadway in Neil Simon's production of Biloxi Blues.

PENELOPE ANN MILLER (Denise Solomon) was nominated for a Golden Globe® for her memorable performance as Gail in Brian DePalma’s CARLITO'S WAY co-starring Al Pacino and Sean Penn. Once named Star of Tomorrow by the Motion Picture Bookers Club and Most Promising Actress by the Chicago Film Critics Association, Miller also received a Hollywood Film Festival Special Jury Award for Best Performance for her role as Lilah Bloom in the television feature RHAPSODY IN BLOOM. She also received a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal as Emily in Broadway’s Tony-winning revival of “Our Town.”

She most recently starred as Jessica Nevins on the Fox television series VANISHED and can be seen in the upcoming slapstick comedy FUNNY MONEY opposite Chevy Chase, a performance that some have compared to Lucille Ball and Carole Lombard in their heydays. Miller made her feature film debut as Daisy Hannigan in Neil Simon’s BILOXI BLUES. She has appeared in nearly 60 films, television features and series.

Her other film credits include: AWAKENINGS with Robert De Niro and Robin Williams; OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY opposite Danny DeVito and Gregory Peck; KINDERGARTEN COP co-starring Arnold Schwarzenegger; and, THE FRESHMAN with Marlon Brando and her BILOXI BLUES co-star Matthew Broderick.

Her television credits include: ROCKY MARCIANO; THE LAST DON; THE MARY KAY LETOURNEAU STORY; and, RUDY: THE RUDY GIULIANI STORY. The Los Angeles native studied acting in New York under Herbert Berghoff. Her Broadway debut was in Simon’s “Biloxi Blues,’’ a role she would later reprise on film.

JOHN CORBETT (John Burwell), a multi-talented actor and musician, who charmed audiences with his boyfriend roles in the hit television series NORTHERN EXPOSURE and SEX AND THE CITY, was nominated for an Emmy and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor.

He recently completed a successful tour around the country with his band and can be seen in the upcoming television feature MONTANA SKY and series MANCHILD.

Aside from his memorable roles on series television, Corbett starred as Ian Miller in MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, one of the highest grossing independent films. He landed that role in the 2002 film while appearing as the sexy Aidan Shaw playing opposite Sarah Jessica Parker in HBO’s SEX & THE CITY that brought him a Golden Globe nomination.

His feature film debut was in 1991’s FLIGHT OF THE INTRUDER followed by his role in TOMBSTONE before landing the role as disk jockey Chris Stevens on the CBS series NORTHERN EXPOSURE, a role that would bring him both an Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for best supporting actor. Since the early 1990s series he has worked consistently in both television and film. His film credits include: Garry Marshall’s RAISING HELEN opposite Kate Hudson; RAISE YOUR VOICE with Hilary Duff; SERENDIPITY co-starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale; PRANCER RETURNS and DREAMLAND. He also starred in the critically acclaimed F/X television series LUCKY.

Among his numerous television credits are: NAKED HOTEL; PRIVATE LIES; ON HOSTILE GROUND; DON’T LOOK BACK and the series TO SERVE AND PROTECT.

A native of West Virginia, he moved to California to find work in a steel factory. After an injury forced him to stop working, he began attending the local city college and sat in on a friend's drama class. Enticed by acting, he would later perform in several college theater productions and began actively pursuing an acting career.