Birdeater: Full list of cast explored in the movie
Birdeater (2023) is an Australian horror-drama and the debut feature by writer-directors Jack Clark and Jim Weir. Set in the Australian outback, it follows a group of friends at a bachelor party whose relationships and insecurities unravel. The film explores psychological manipulation, toxic masculinity, and emotional abuse, offering a suspenseful and thought-provoking narrative.
Premiering at the Sydney Film Festival in 2023, Birdeater also screened at major Australian festivals in Melbourne and Brisbane before making its international debut at SXSW in Austin, Texas, in 2024.
Exploring in detail the full cast list of Birdeater
1) Mackenzie Fearnley as Louie
Portraying the groom-to-be, Louie, Mackenzie Fearnley captures the complexities of a man whose relationship dynamics are central to the film's tension. Fearnley is known for his previous works such as Operation Buffalo (2020) and Dance Academy: The Movie (2017).
2) Shabana Azeez as Irene
Shabana Azeez plays Irene, Louie's fiancée, whose presence at the bachelor party weekend catalyzes events. According to her IMDB bio, she has also been a part of Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs's Lesbian Space Princess as Saira and in her meantime takes improv and stage stunt classes.
3) Ben Hunter as Dylan
In the role of Dylan, Ben Hunter embodies the archetype of the roguish friend, contributing to the film's exploration of masculinity and group dynamics. Hunter has been part of shows like Mr Inbetween and RFDS.
4) Jack Bannister as Charlie
Jack Bannister's character, Charlie, presents a facade that unravels as secrets are revealed. For the unversed, Jack has previously appeared in La Boite Theatre Company's production of Lysa and The Freeborn Dames as Grant in 2018. While in 2019, Jack returned to La Boite in the lead role of Romeo in Romeo and Juliet.
Supporting cast
Playing Grace, Charlie's girlfriend, Clementine Anderson brings a sense of morality and restraint to the group. Clementine Anderson has been a part of movies like Harrow (2018) and Home and Away (1988). Alfie Gledhill portrays Murph, the quiet and calm member of the group, whose demeanor contrasts with the escalating chaos.
Harley Wilson plays Sam, whose unexpected arrival and past connection with Irene introduce additional layers of complexity to the group's dynamics. Caroline McQuade's character, Lady Lazurus contributes to the film's eerie and unsettling atmosphere.
What is Birdeater about?
Birdeater is a tale of a bachelor party gone awry, but the film uses this familiar setup to explore deeper issues. Louie, the groom-to-be, invites his fiancée, Irene, to his bachelor party, a decision that stems from his desire to keep her close. The gathering, set in a rural location, is filled with his male friends, whose camaraderie soon gives way to tension and secrets.
To make Irene comfortable, Louie invites Charlie's girlfriend, Grace, to the party. However, Irene's ex, Sam, arrives, complicating things and raising the emotional stakes.
As the group engages in reckless behavior, their vulnerabilities and flaws are exposed, reflecting societal issues like manipulation, gender dynamics, and power struggles. With unpredictable twists and morally ambiguous characters, Birdeater challenges viewers to question who the real antagonist is and whether anyone is truly a victim.
Interested viewers can watch Birdeater on Amazon Prime Video.
