Kinda Pregnant cast and character guide: Who plays whom in Netflix's latest comedy film?

Kinda Pregnant is the latest romantic comedy to arrive on Netflix. It brings comedian Amy Schumer back to the platform after her role in Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted. This Netflix film, which debuted on February 5, 2025, follows a high school teacher who lies about her pregnancy. It somehow leads her to meet the man of her dreams.

The film's official synopsis per IMDb reads:

"When Lainy's plan to settle down and start a family falls apart, she puts on a fake baby bump, tells a lie, and accidentally falls for her dream guy."

Tyler Spindel, who helms this comedy flick, has previously directed films like The Out-Laws (2023), Father of the Year (2018), Deported (2020), and The Wrong Missy (2020). The film is based on a screenplay that Amy Schumer co-wrote with Julie Paiva.

Schumer herself stars in the lead role of school teacher Lainy Newton, who fakes her pregnancy upon learning about her friend's pregnancy. Will Forte, Jillian Bell, Brianne Howey, and Damon Wayans Jr. accompany her in key roles. The film also stars a few other known comedic actors along with some fresh faces.

Kinda Pregnant: Full list of main cast and characters explored

Kinda Pregnant brings comedian Amy Schumer in another leading role in a comedy project. It shows Schumer as a high school teacher, who navigates her way into the world after lying about her pregnancy.

1) Amy Schumer as Lainy Newton

Kinda Pregnant casts Amy Schumer as Lainy Newton, a schoolteacher who learns that her close friend is pregnant just when her relationship falls apart. Soon after, she puts on a fake belly and fakes her pregnancy.

Schumer has been a stand-up comedian for many years. Over the years, she has also worked on television projects like Life & Beth and Inside Amy Schumer in the capacity of a writer and co-creator. As an actor, she has starred in I Feel Pretty (2018), Snatched (2017), The Humans (2021), and Trainwreck (2015).

2) Will Forte as Josh Lewis

Will Forte plays Josh Lewis, a kind man that Lainy encounters after the end of her long-term relationship. Josh appears to be Lainy's dream guy, who shines light in her life with his kindness.

Forte is a celebrated SNL (Saturday Night Live) alumnus with many years of comedic experience under his belt. He has starred in popular comedy shows like 30 Rock, The Last Man on Earth, and Bodkin. His performance in Alexander Payne's Nebraska earned him critical acclaim.

3) Jillian Bell as Kate

Kinda Pregnant presents Jillian Bell as Kate, Lainy's best friend and colleague, who has been with her through thick and thin. Bell is widely known for her performances in Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019), Rough Night (2017), and 22 Jump Street (2014).

4) Brianne Howey as Megan Taylor

Brianne Howey stars as Megan Taylor, a mother that Lainy becomes friends with after she attends a parental yoga class. Howey received her breakthrough role in Netflix's Ginny & Georgia as the show's co-lead.

5) Damon Wayans Jr. as Dave

In Kinda Pregnant, Damon Wayans Jr. plays Dave, Lainy's ex-boyfriend who reenters her life, complicating it further. The actor has starred in The Harder They Fall (2021), The Other Guys (2010), and most recently in Apple TV+'s comedy series, Shrinking.

6) Lizze Broadway as Shirley

Lizze Broadway's Shirley is Lainy's young colleague, who is constantly on social media. Broadway's performances in Prime Video's Gen V and HBO's Here and Now brought her to fame. She has also starred in Ana de Armas and Chris Evans-led Ghosted.