Pieces of a Woman features a star-studded cast, so how do you know the main performers? Directed by Hungarian filmmaker Kornél Mundruczó, the 2021 Netflix drama follows an American couple who struggles to maintain a healthy relationship after a tragedy.
In Pieces of a Woman, Martha Weiss and boyfriend Sean prepare for the birth of their first child. When the experience goes horribly wrong, a midwife named Eva Woodward faces five years in prison. The storyline explores how Sean and Eva privately grieve, and how the latter's mother, Elizabeth, looms over the seemingly-doomed romance. Made in the style of John Cassavetes' family dramas from the '70s, Pieces of a Woman was written by Kata Wéber and executive produced by Martin Scorsese.
The primary leads in Pieces of a Woman are best known for their franchise roles in Hollywood blockbusters. In a heavy-duty ing performance, one of America's most acclaimed actresses portrays Martha's concerned mother, and a popular stand-up comedian shows off her acting range with a purely dramatic performance. Here's a cast and character guide for Pieces of a Woman, now streaming on Netflix.
Vanessa Kirby As Martha Weiss
Vanessa Kirby stars as Martha Weiss, a woman who tries to re-build her life after a devastating tragedy.
Kirby portrayed Princess Margaret in The Crown and Hattie in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. She also appears as The White Widow in the Mission: Impossible franchise.
Shia LaBeouf As Sean Carson
Shia LaBeouf co-stars as Martha's boyfriend Sean Carson, a blue-collar Boston worker and recovering alcoholic.
LaBeouf is best known for portraying Sam Witwicky in the Transformers movie franchise. He has also starred in Honey Boy, The Peanut Butter Falcon, and The Tax Collector.
Pieces Of A Woman's ing Cast
Ellen Burstyn as Elizabeth Weiss: Martha's stoic mother with strong opinions about Martha and Sean's behavior. In the '70s, Ellen Burstyn earned Oscar nominations for portraying Lois Farrow in The Last Picture Show and Chris MacNeil in The Exorcist. She then won an Academy Award for her lead performance in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Burstyn is also well known for her Oscar-nominated performance as Sara Goldfarb in Requiem for a Dream.
Iliza Shlesinger as Anita Weiss: Martha's sister. Iliza Shlesinger is a popular stand-up comedian who won Last Comic Standing season 6. She also portrayed October in Instant Family and Cissy Davis in Spenser Confidential.
Benny Safdie as Chris: A Weiss family friend who sells a vehicle to Martha and Sean under Elizabeth's name. Benny Safdie is best known for co-directing Good Time and Uncut Gems with his brother Josh Safdie. As an actor, he portrayed Eugene in Person to Person and Nick Nikas in Good Time.
Sarah Snook as Suzanne: Martha and Sean's lawyer. Sarah Snook portrayed Andrea Cunningham in Steve Jobs and Sarah Greenbaum in An American Pickle. She currently stars as Shiv Roy in Succession.
Molly Parker as Eve Woodward: A nervous midwife who delivers Martha and Sean's child. Molly Parker portrayed Alma Garret in Deadwood and Callie Senate in Goliath. She recently starred as Maureen Robinson in Lost in Space.
Tyrone Benskin as Judge Spencer: The judge for Eve's trial. Tyrone Benskin portrayed Mr. Arvin in I'm Not There and Chief Vancyk in Channel Zero season 3.
Frank Schorpion as Lane: Eve's lawyer. Frank Schorpion appeared as Dr. Kettler in Arrival and Jim Raiven in Most Wanted.
Steven McCarthy as Photographer: A photoshop employee who prepares negatives for Martha. Steven McCarthy portrayed Jakob Mazur in The Expanse and Father Clape in Barkskins.
