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What the cast of 'Entergalactic' looks like in real life compared to their animated characters

By Lauren Edmonds
"Entergalactic" poster from Netflix
"Entergalactic" premiered on September 30 on Netflix. IMDB
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The story behind "Entergalactic" was created by rapper Kid Cudi, who paid tribute to his late friend and designer Virgil Abloh throughout the film.

The "Entergalactic" cast at the premiere in New York City in September 2022.
The "Entergalactic" cast at the premiere in New York City in September 2022. Monica Schipper/Getty Images

The rom-com, produced by Kenya Barris, follows Kid Cudi's character as he navigates New York City, love, and life in the animated special. It also stars Jaden Smith, Teyana Taylor, Macaulay Culkin, and Keith David.

Jessica Williams and Kid Cudi at the "Entergalactic" premiere in New York City.
Jessica Williams and Kid Cudi at the "Entergalactic" premiere in New York City. Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Kid Cudi plays the lead character named Jabari in "Entergalactic." The rapper released an album with the same name to accompany the TV special.

Kid Cudi alongside "Entergalactic" character
Kid Cudi plays Jabari in "Entergalactic." Netflix; Getty Images/Jean Baptiste Lacroix

"Love Life" actress Jessica Williams portrays Meadow, a photographer who sparks a romance with Jabari.

Jessica Williams alongside "Entergalactic" character
Jessica Williams plays Meadow in "Entergalactic." Netflix; Getty Images/Theo Wargo

Laura Harrier, who starred in "Spider-Man: Homecoming," appears as Jabari's ex-girlfriend Carmen.

Laura Harrier alongside "Entergalactic" character
Laura Harrier plays Carmen in "Entergalactic." Netflix; Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff

Timothée Chalamet, known for "Call Me By Your Name," plays Jabari's best friend and confidant, Jimmy.

Timothée Chalamet alongside "Entergalactic" character.
Timothée Chalamet plays Jimmy in "Entergalactic." Netflix; Laurent KOFFEL/Getty Images

Jabari's other close friend, Ky, is played by Grammy-nominated artist Ty Dolla $ign.

Ty Dolla $ign alongside "Entergalactic" character
Ty Dolla $ign plays Ky in "Entergalactic." Netflix; Getty Images/ Rodin Eckenroth

"Princess Switch" star Vanessa Hudgens plays Karina, Meadow's pregnant friend who encourages her relationship with Jabari.

Vanessa Hudgens alongside "Entergalactic" character
Vanessa Hudgens plays Karina in "Entergalactic." Netflix; Getty Images/Karwai Tang

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Lauren Edmonds is an award-winning reporter on the Business News team. When news isn't breaking, she covers how AI and data centers impact communities across the US. She also writes about personal finance, paths to financial freedom, and contributes to Business Insider's Young Geniuses series. Lauren has previously covered lifestyle and entertainment, digital culture, and more. She has a master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and resides in New York City.Do you have an interesting story to tell? You can reach Lauren at ledmonds@bjinnox.com or on Signal at ledmonds0.07.StoriesThe bipartisan backlash to Big Tech's AI data centers is getting harder for politicians to ignoreI spent 4 hours at an AI data center town meeting. Things got rowdy.Meet the MAGA darling mobilizing Americans against Big AIKevin O'Leary defends his Utah data center project: 'Think about the number of jobs'Why Hollywood is paying this 17-year-old up to $20,000 to boost film trailers with TikTok editsHere's all the free money Trump's talked about giving Americans during his second term — and where it all standsA 17-year-old earned $72,000 after investing his e-commerce profits into stocks. Here's why he bet on the tech industry.Lawmakers float a nationwide basic income experiment that would cover the cost of a 2-bedroom apartmentAmericans ditch suffocating healthcare costs and divisive politics to retire in Italy: 'It's the way they approach life'
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