Cast of Deep Impact

Robert Duvall portrays Capt. Spurgeon 'Fish' Tanner, a seasoned astronaut assigned to a mission to intercept and destroy a comet threatening the planet.

Téa Leoni stars as Jenny Lerner, an ambitious journalist who uncovers the government's secret plans to mitigate the impending disaster.

Elijah Wood plays Leo Biederman, a young amateur astronomer who discovers the comet that poses a threat to Earth's existence.

Vanessa Redgrave takes on the role of Robin Lerner, Jenny's mother who finds herself grappling with the news of the impending catastrophe.

Morgan Freeman stars as President Tom Beck, the leader of the United States who must navigate the political and logistical challenges posed by the imminent impact.

Maximilian Schell portrays Jason Lerner, Jenny's father and a man who must come to terms with the impending doom facing humanity.

Leelee Sobieski plays Sarah Hotchner, a young woman who joins a group of survivors seeking refuge from the impending disaster.

James Cromwell plays Alan Rittenhouse, a wealthy businessman involved in the construction of underground shelters to protect a select few from the catastrophic event.

Jon Favreau portrays Gus Partenza, a member of the astronaut team tasked with carrying out the perilous mission to save humanity from extinction.

Laura Innes stars as Beth Stanley, a government official involved in the planning and execution of the mission to prevent the comet from colliding with Earth.

Mary McCormack plays Andrea Baker, a member of the astronaut team working tirelessly to avert the global catastrophe caused by the approaching comet.

Richard Schiff portrays Don Biederman, Leo's father who must confront the reality of the impending disaster and its potential impact on his family.