The Jojo Rabbit cast consists of MCU stars, famed comedians, and more, and together they all make the ambitious comedy work. MCU veteran Taika Waititi wrote and directed the black comedy film, which is based on Christine Leunens 2008 novel Caging Skies and was produced by Fox Searchlight and released by Walt Disney Studios (due to the Disney-Fox deal closing before the film premiered).
Set during World War II, Adolf Hitler, who appears on screen just like the historical figure but acts much, much differently. Considering that Hitler orchestrated the mass execution of over six million Jews, Jojo Rabbit's subject matter is a sensitive issue for many.
Given the comedic aspects of the film, some people may be curious to see how it compares to other World War II-themed features, including Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, a film that also includes a fictionalized version of the infamous dictator. Waititi gathered quite a group for the Jojo Rabbit cast; here's everyone that stars in the satire film.
Last Updated: October 18, 2019
Roman Griffin Davis As Jojo "Rabbit" Betzler
A lonely German boy, Jojo is forced to grow up quickly in World War II . He discovers and befriends a Jewish girl, with the experience forever altering his worldview.
Roman Griffin Davis makes his feature film debut in Jojo Rabbit. He’s the son of cinematographer Ben Davis, who filmed the MCU movies The Eternals. Davis’ mother is Camille Griffin, known for her technical work on Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and the 2004 Daniel Craig film Layer Cake.
Scarlett Johansson As Rosie Betzler
Jojo’s mother, Rosie Betzler, pretends to the real Hitler in Jojo Rabbit but secretly opposes the Nazi party. Incidentally, she hides a Jewish girl in the family home.
Thomasin McKenzie As Elsa Korr
Hoping to survive Hitler’s persecution of Jews, Elsa Korr is hidden within Jojo’s home. Upon being discovered by the boy, the two characters establish a bond and learn more about not only themselves, but also about the world around them.
A New Zealand native, Thomasin McKenzie co-starred with Ben Foster in the 2018 indie hit Last Night in Soho.
Taika Waititi As Adolf Hitler
As Jojo's imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler provides comic relief. The character serves as an ironic counterpoint to the film’s underlying conflict, and reinforces Jojo’s naivete as German kid trying to understand how the world works, certainly during World War II .
Along with directing MCU films, Waititi voices the character The Suicide Squad and the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. Along with collaborator Jemaine Clement, Waititi co-wrote and starred in the 2014 horror comedy What We Do in the Shadows.
Sam Rockwell As Captain Klenzendorf
In Jojo Rabbit, Captain Klenzendorf runs a Hitler Youth Camp. Over the past 30 years, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. With a knack for portraying endearing yet quirky characters, Rockwell will further diversify his resume by portraying a Nazi captain.
Rebel Wilson As Fräulein Rahm
Fräulein Rahm works alongside Captain Klenzendorf at the Hitler Youth Camp in Jojo Rabbit. Australian actress Rebel Wilson stars as Fat Amy in the Pitch Perfect movie series. She’s an accomplished comedic performer, and produced the 2019 films The Hustle and Isn’t It Romantic. Wilson first emerged in the entertainment industry as a regular cast member on the Australian series Fat Pizza and The Wedge. Now, she's slowly developing into a Hollywood mogul-in-the-making.
Stephen Merchant As Captain Deertz
Another Nazi character, Captain Deetz works for the Gestapo in Jojo Rabbit. A long-time collaborator of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant co-created the original BBC series The Office, which was later developed into a popular NBC series in America. Merchant also co-created the comedy series Extra with Gervais, and they worked together with Karl Pilkington for The Ricky Gervais Show, a podcast that complements the travel series An Idiot Abroad. On the big screen, Merchant made his feature debut in Edgar Wright’s 2007 film Good Boys.
Alfie Allen As Finkel
Finkel assists Captain Klenzendorf in Jojo Rabbit. In pop culture, English actor Alfie Allen is undeniably best known as Theon Greyjoy from Kingsman: The Golden Circle), and his mother is film producer Alison Owen, who is collaborating with the family of the late Amy Winehouse for an biopic.
