The year 2013 marked the release ofWe’re the Millers, a comedy directed by Rawson M. Thurber that proved to be a box office hit with a worldwide gross of $270 million. Starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, and Will Poulter, this production follows David, a small-time Denver drug dealer who does just enough work to make ends meet. However, his gullible nature prompts him to have his stash and money stolen, which results in a huge debt to his supplier.
The only way to settle this debt is to travel to Mexico in order to smuggle a massive amount of drugs, even though this mission is extremely dangerous and could potentially get him arrested. So, in order to fly under the radar and successfully smuggle the drugs, David hires two of his neighbors and a teenage runaway to pose as his family, and the four hit the road in an RV, unaware that, throughout their bizarre and hazardous adventures, they will grow into a real family.
Despite becoming a hit among audiences,We’re the Millerswas not as well received by critics and earned mixed reviews. However, the film still managed to win a few accolades, mostly for Aniston and Poulter, who in 2014 earned the BAFTA Rising Star Award. Both of these actors and all the other cast members have remained involved in the industry over the years, and continue to star in popular projects to this day. Here’s a look at what they’re up to these days.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Anistonhas been featured in many successful productions over the years. However, her most popular role so far is the one that turned her into a star back in the 1990s: Rachel Green in the NBC sitcomFriends. After playing the role for 10 years, she went on to star in several films and TV shows, focusing mainly on movies. In recent years, Aniston has worked extensively with Netflix, starting with the 2018 musical comedyDumplin', for which she also served as executive producer. A year later, she joined Adam Sandler again after co-starring in 2011’s Just Go with It to star inMurder Mystery, a popular comedy that released its first sequel last March.
Perhaps Aniston’s most acclaimed project in recent years isThe Morning Show, the series that marked her comeback to television in a starring role 15 years after Friends wrapped up. In this production, she co-stars and serves as executive producer alongside Reese Witherspoon.The Morning Showhas been on the air for two seasons now, with a third onedue this September.
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Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikisis yet another major player in contemporary comedy, and he rose to fame in 2003 through his participation inSaturday Night Live, a show in which he served first as a writer and then as a cast member for nine seasons. Since leaving the show, Sudeikis has worked in both film and television. Among his most relevant movies in recent years, it is worth mentioningBooksmart, the 2019 comedy that marked his ex-girlfriend Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, andFool’s Paradise, a 2023 production that has Charlie Day as both star and director.
However, just as it happened with Aniston, in recent times, Sudeikis also made it big on television: in 2020, he co-created alongside Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly the sports comedy TV seriesTed Lasso, in which he also serves as leading actor. Another of Sudeikis' major projects in recent years isHit-Monkey, Hulu’s adult animated series inspired by Marvel Comics. In this production, which wasrenewed for a second seasonlast February, he voices Bryce Fowler.
Will Poulter
Although British actorWill Poulterhad already been starring in films for a few years,We’re the Millerswas the one that made him well-known and earned him critical acclaim, and since his involvement in this production, his career has been on the rise. Over the years, Poulter landed roles in high-profile productions, such as the science fiction filmThe Maze Runnerand its 2018 sequel,The RevenantandMidsommar, one of Ari Aster’s masterpieces starring Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor. He also excelled in television, co-starring alongside Michael Keaton and Peter Sarsgaard in Hulu’s 2021 miniseriesDopesick, a venture that earned him an Emmy Award nomination.
Poulter’s most relevant project in recent times is the 2023 filmGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. In this movie, which wrapped up the originalGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy,Poulter played Adam Warlock, a Marvel Comics character that is expected to appear in future MCU films.
Emma Roberts
Emma Robertsmade her industry debut in the 2001 filmBlow, and from then on, she has never stopped performing. A few years after first gaining popularity among teenage audiences for her starring role in Nickelodeon’sUnfabulous, Roberts joined the cast of the third season ofAmerican Horror Story, and over the years, she has played several characters in other seasons of the show. Currently, she is expected to star in its 12th season,Delicate. But this anthology isn’t the only popular horror series in which Roberts has starred: in 2015,AHScreator Ryan Murphy cast her inScream Queens, a comedy horror show that proved to be a hit with audiences.
In recent years, Roberts has also appeared in a number of films, mostly within the rom-com genre. Between them, it is worth mentioningHolidate,About Fate,andMaybe I Do. She also joined thecast ofMadame Web, an upcoming superhero film inspired by the Marvel Comics character that is due in 2024.
Actor and comedianEd Helmsbecame well-known back in 2002 when he joinedThe Daily Show. However, he would only achieve worldwide fame as part of the cast of NBC’sThe Office, portraying Andy Bernard. While he was part of this popular project, Helms landed another role that made him even more popular: Stuart Price in the 2009 filmThe Hangover. In this production, which kicked off a beloved franchise, Helms co-starred alongside Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis.
Over the last few years, Helms has been active in both film and television. His latest film so far is the animated movieRon’s Gone Wrong, a 2021 production in which he starred once again alongside Galifianakis. That same year, the actor and comedian co-wrote and starred with Jana Schmieding in the showRutherford Falls, which ran on Peacock for two seasons.
Nick Offerman
Many years before joining the cast ofWe’re the Millers,Nick Offermanwas already well-known for his role as Ron Swanson inParks and Recreation, the NBC sitcom that aired for seven seasons until 2015. After taking part in this production, Offerman went on to land roles in major projects, both in film and television. During recent years, he was cast in many popular shows, such asFargo,Pam & Tommy,andThe Last of Us, the HBO production inspired by the 2013 video game and starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
Offerman has also voiced a few characters in animated films, like Varvatos Vex inTrollhunters: Rise of the Titansand Norman inSingand its 2021 sequel. Offerman is currently involved in a number of projects that are in production, including Craig Gillespie’s upcoming comedyDumb Money, which is due for release this September.
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Kathryn Hahn
Kathryn Hahnrose to fame through supporting roles in different films over the years, gradually transitioning into a leading actress in projects of all kinds. Over the last few years, Hahn landed parts in animated films such asHotel Transylvania 3andSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, though it was her co-starring role in the 2018 comedy-dramaPrivate Lifealongside Paul Giamatti that earned her full critical acclaim.
Among her most popular projects in recent years are the Hulu miniseriesTiny Beautiful Thingsand Disney+‘sWandaVision, where she played Agatha Harkness. Hahn will reprise this role in the upcoming TV seriesAgatha: Coven of Chaos.
Molly Quinn
Molly Quinnrose to fame on ABC’sCastle, but following her breakout role, she moved on to focus mainly on movies. Throughout her career, she has portrayed characters in many different films, such as theWinx Clubfranchise,Welcome to Happinessand the drama filmLast Rampage. Over the last few years, she has been mainly involved in horror films, being cast inDoctor Sleep,Agnes,andGive Me an A. In this 2022 film, she co-starred alongside Alyssa Milano, Virginia Madsen, and Sean Gunn.
Luis Guzman
Luis Guzmanmade his acting debut back in 1977 in the filmShort Eyes, and throughout the decades his career just kept growing. He has taken part in highly acclaimed productions such asPunch-Drunk Love,The Limey,andOut of Sight, among many others, while also excelling on TV, in shows likeOzandNarcos.
Even though he has been very active in movies over the last few years, his most popular project by far is Netflix’s TV showWednesday, in which he plays Gomez Addams alongside Jenna Ortega and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Later this year, Guzman is expected to star in two other Netflix productions: Adam Sandler’s comedyYou Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvahand Gareth Evans’ action filmHavoc.
Thomas Lennon
Rounding out this list isThomas Lennon, an artist who is not only known for his roles on screen, but also for serving as screenwriter on highly popular productions such as theNight at the Museumfilms. Throughout his career, Lennon has played several characters, first gaining popularity for his role as Lieutenant Jim Dangle in the comedy seriesReno 911!. In recent years, he has been involved in all sorts of projects, from the 2021 crime drama filmCherrytoNight at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again, the first animated film in the franchise. He also landed a role inWeird: The Al Yankovic Story, Eric Appel’s 2022 film starring Daniel Radcliffe.
As of today, Lennon is still very active in the industry and has a number of projects lined up for the next couple of months. In late July, he is expected to star inZoey 102, the sequel to the Nickelodeon series starring Jamie Lynn Spears. He will also appear inUnfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story, an upcoming comedy film by Jerry Seinfeld in which he will co-star alongside Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, and Hugh Grant.
