Kevin Kline plays Howard Brackett, a small-town high school English teacher who faces a personal crisis when he is mistakenly outed as gay during an Oscars-like ceremony.
Joan Cusack portrays Emily Montgomery, Howard's loyal and supportive fiancée who stands by him even as he navigates the challenges brought on by his unexpected outing.
Tom Selleck takes on the role of Peter Malloy, an entertainment journalist who becomes involved in Howard's story and forms a connection with him during the unfolding events.
Matt Dillon portrays Cameron Drake, a popular actor and former student of Howard's who causes chaos by inadvertently outing his teacher during his acceptance speech at the Oscars.
Debbie Reynolds plays Berniece Brackett, Howard's supportive and understanding mother who stands by him as he grapples with the aftermath of being outed in front of his entire town.
Wilford Brimley portrays Frank Brackett, Howard's conservative and traditional father who finds himself struggling to come to terms with his son's unexpected revelation.
Bob Newhart takes on the role of Tom Halliwell, Howard's retiring colleague and close friend who provides him with advice and support as he navigates the fallout from being outed.
Gregory Jbara plays Walter Brackett, Howard's brother who struggles with his own feelings of betrayal and confusion following Howard's public outing in the close-knit community.
Shalom Harlow portrays Sonya, a model and love interest of one of Howard's former students who becomes entangled in the chaos surrounding Howard's accidental outing.
Shawn Hatosy plays Jack, one of Howard's students who grapples with his perceptions of his teacher after the unexpected revelation about Howard's personal life.
Zak Orth portrays Mike, another of Howard's students who reacts to the news of his teacher's outing in a way that adds further complexity and comedy to the unfolding events.
Lauren Ambrose plays Vicky, a student at the high school where Howard teaches who becomes involved in the humorous and heartfelt moments that arise as Howard's life takes an unexpected turn.
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