Netflix’s upcoming comedy Little Brother just got even funnier with a new round of casting. Saturday Night Live standout Ego Nwodim has officially joined the ensemble alongside Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Organized Crime), Sherry Cola (Joy Ride), Caleb Hearon (Sweethearts), and Ben Ahlers (The Gilded Age). They’ll appear alongside previously announced leads John Cena and Eric André in the offbeat sibling comedy.
Directed by Ingrid Goes West filmmaker Matt Spicer and written by The D-Train duo Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, Little Brother tells the story of a high-powered real estate agent (played by Cena) whose orderly, well-manicured life is completely disrupted when his unpredictable younger brother (André) unexpectedly shows up.
The film explores what happens when tightly controlled perfection is rattled by unfiltered chaos, especially the kind only family can bring. What begins as a forced reunion slowly evolves into a funny and emotional journey—one that reminds us how the most meaningful connections are often the messiest.
Nwodim, who’s been a cast member on SNL since 2018, brings her signature wit and timing to the project. Her recent credits include Mr. Throwback, Poker Face, Brockmire, and Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. With this role, she continues her streak of comedic performances that blend vulnerability and sharp humor.
Chris Meloni adds his signature intensity and unexpected comedic chops, while Cola, Hearon, and Ahlers round out a cast that promises layered laughs and emotional surprises.
Behind the scenes, the project boasts producers David Bernad (White Lotus) for Middle Child Pictures and Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland). Spicer’s involvement as director marks a highly anticipated return to darkly comic storytelling following the breakout success of Ingrid Goes West, which earned the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance and the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.
While Netflix has yet to announce an official release date, Little Brother is quickly becoming one of its most anticipated comedies in production. The cast chemistry alone—with Cena’s earnest delivery playing off André’s chaotic energy, now joined by a talented comedic ensemble—sets the stage for a heartfelt and hilarious ride.
In a world that often prizes order, Little Brother reminds us that sometimes it takes a little disruption to rediscover what truly matters.