The Parenting cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the Max film?

Craig Johnson's latest directorial The Parenting has made its release on Max, on 13th March, 2025.

This comedy-horror flick follows the plot of a couple, Rohan and Josh, who make a plan to meet each other's parents on a weekend. However, their plans are met with an evil eye (quite literally), upon the happening of some bizarre paranormal activities.

The synopsis of The Parenting, as per IMDb, reads:

"A couple rents a countryside house for a weekend with their parents and then discover it's inhabited by a 400-year-old poltergeist."

The Parenting has an ensemble of actors, including Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Lisa Kudrow, Dean Norris, Brian Cox, Edie Falco, Parker Posey, Vivian Bang, and many more.

Let us explore more details about the cast and the characters of The Parenting.

The Parenting cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the Max film?

1) Lisa Kudrow as Liddy

Lisa Kudrow as Liddy in 'The Parenting' | Image via @Youtube/Max

Lisa Kudrow essays the role of Liddy in The Parenting. She is the mother of Josh and the wife of Cliff. Both Liddy and Cliff can be called as 'chill parents'.

Lisa Kudrow is widely known for her work in films and series including Mad About You (1993), F.R.I.E.N.D.S (1994-2004), Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), The Opposite of Sex (1998), The Comeback (2005-2014), Kabluey (2007), P.S. I Love You (2007), Neighbors (2014), Long Shot (2019), and many more.

2) Brian Cox as Frank

Brian Cox is portraying the role of Frank, the father of Rohan and the husband of Sharon. As opposed to Liddy and Cliff, he and Sharon are more of an orthodox parent.

Brian Cox is distinguished for his work in both the screen and the stage. Some of his prominent works on screen include Manhunter (1986), Braveheart (1995), L.I.E (2001), Nuremberg (2001), Troy (2004), Coriolanus (2011), Succession (2018-2023).

3) Dean Norris as Cliff

Dean Norris plays the role of Cliff in The Parenting. He is the father of Josh and the husband of Liddy.

The actor is recognised for his work in films and series including Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Total Recall (1990), Starship Troopers (1997), The Cell (2000), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Breaking Bad (2008-2013), Under the Dome (2013-2015), Claws (2017-2022), Unfrosted (2024), Carry (2024), etc.

4) Edie Falco as Sharon

Edie Falco as Sharon in 'The Parenting' | Image via @Youtube/Max

Edie Falco is portraying the role of Sharon, Rohan's mother, in The Parenting. She is the wife of Brian Cox's character, Frank.

Edie Falco has well known for her work in films and series including Sweet Lorraine (1987), The Sopranos (1998-2007), Judy Berlin (1999), 30 Rock (2008), Nurse Jackie (2009-2015), Horace and Pete (2016), Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders (2018), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), etc.

5) Brandon Flynn as Josh

Brandon Flynn is playing the role of Josh in The Parenting. He is the partner of Rohan, and is the son of Sharon and Frank.

Brandon Flynn has previously worked in films and series, including 13 Reasons Why (2017-2020), Ratched (2020), Hellraiser (2022), Manhunt (2024), etc.

6) Nik Dodani as Rohan

Nik Dodani as Rohan in 'The Parenting' | Image via @Youtube/Max

Nik Dodani is essaying the role of Rohan in The Parenting. He is the partner of Josh and is the son of Liddy and Cliff.

Nik Dodani is known for his works, including Atypical (2017-2021), Murphy Brown (2018), Trinkets (2019-2020), Mark, Mary & Some Other People (2021), etc.