Quick answer: Jake Johnson leads The Dink as Dustin “Dusty” Boyd, with Mary Steenburgen as Candace and Ed Harris as Chuck Boyd. The Apple TV sports comedy also features Aaron Chen, Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Ben Stiller in named roles.
The Dink cast and characters
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Jake Johnson | Dustin “Dusty” Boyd |
| Mary Steenburgen | Candace |
| Ed Harris | Chuck Boyd |
| Aaron Chen | PJ |
| Chloe Fineman | Marisa |
| Patton Oswalt | Skip |
| Andy Roddick | Himself |
| John McEnroe | Himself |
| Ben Stiller | Dr. Stone |
Jake Johnson as Dustin “Dusty” Boyd
Dusty is a former tennis prodigy whose career never matched its early promise. He now coaches children at his father’s country club and joins Chuck’s campaign against pickleball, only for an old injury to push him into trying the sport himself.
Mary Steenburgen as Candace
Candace becomes Dusty’s pickleball partner and helps turn his reluctant rehab experiment into something he begins to enjoy. She is central to his move away from the rigid tennis identity that has shaped his relationship with his father.
Ed Harris as Chuck Boyd
Chuck is Dusty’s father and runs the suburban country club at the centre of the story. He treats pickleball as a threat to the club’s tennis culture, while Dusty remains desperate to earn his approval.
Aaron Chen, Chloe Fineman and Patton Oswalt
Aaron Chen plays PJ, Chloe Fineman plays Marisa and Patton Oswalt plays Skip. Apple TV confirms those character names, but its public synopsis keeps their individual story details under wraps.
Andy Roddick and John McEnroe as themselves
Tennis stars Andy Roddick and John McEnroe appear as themselves. Roddick has a direct story connection as Dusty’s childhood nemesis, bringing one of Dusty’s old sporting disappointments back into the present.
Ben Stiller as Dr. Stone
Ben Stiller appears as Dr. Stone and also serves as a producer on the film. Apple TV confirms the role name without giving away how the doctor fits into Dusty’s injury and pickleball journey.
Who else appears in The Dink?
Apple TV also confirms Chris Parnell in the ensemble. Its world-premiere announcement names Cleo King, Lennon Parham, Don Lake, Martin Kove and Wayne Wilderson among the film’s stars, but the public Apple pages do not provide character names for them.
For the streaming date, runtime and official trailer, read our The Dink OTT release guide. For our verdict, read the The Dink review. The movie is also listed in our OTT releases this week in India roundup.
The Dink cast FAQs
Who plays Dusty Boyd in The Dink?
Jake Johnson plays Dustin “Dusty” Boyd, a former tennis prodigy who reluctantly turns to pickleball.
Who plays Candace in The Dink?
Mary Steenburgen plays Candace, Dusty’s new pickleball partner.
Who plays Dusty’s father?
Ed Harris plays Chuck Boyd, Dusty’s father and the man running the country club.
Are Andy Roddick and John McEnroe in The Dink?
Yes. Andy Roddick and John McEnroe both appear as themselves.