Facing a problematic past is never easy, and that is exactly what happens in Netflix’s new thriller, Heartland. The film drops its characters right into the middle of chaos as the search for a missing person begins. And their journey into the heartland of Nashville is filled with music, mysteries, and long-buried secrets waiting to resurface.

Bringing these layered and sometimes complicated characters to life is a brilliant cast worth getting to know before the film premieres. So, here is everything to know about the actors starring in the film.

Jessica Chastain as Misty Jones: Jessica Chastain was named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 by Time magazine. She is well known for her roles in Interstellar and The Martian. The actress also has an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award to her name.

John Hawkes as Clark: He has previously appeared in Winter's Bone and The Sessions. The actor also has Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations to his name.

Carter Faith as Charlie Heart: Carter Faith, who is playing the role of a rising country singer in the movie, is an American country music singer and songwriter in real life. She released her debut album, 'Cherry Valley' in 2025.

Garrett Hedlund as Roy Combs: Garret Hedlund is known for his roles in Friday Night Lights and Four Brothers. He also appeared in Triple Frontier and The Marsh King's Daughter

Jennifer Nettles as Winnie Jo Lean: Jennifer Nettles is a famous singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She has Grammy Awards, four Country Music Association Awards, and an American Music Award to her name.

Ross Lynch as Jace: Ross Lynch is known for playing the role of Jeffrey Dahmer in My Friend Dahmer. He also appeared in Teen Beach Movie and its sequel Teen Beach 2.

Isabelle Kusman: Isabelle Kusman has previously appeared in the Netflix series His & Hers.

Wynn Everett: A familiar face on television, she has played everything from the formidable Whitney Frost in Marvel’s Agent Carter to recurring roles in Sweet Magnolias and This Is Us.

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Several country music singers will be stepping into Shana Feste’s world of music, though this is not something new for Jessica Chastain. The actress revealed that she drew inspiration from her previous character. 

Jessica Chastain is no stranger to the world of music, having played Tammy Wynette in the 2022 miniseries George & Tammy. She was also nominated for an Emmy for her performance. Speaking of the previous project, the actress shared that she was able to draw from that experience to prepare for her role.

“I could draw from that understanding of what superstardom does to a person, but also the innocence that can somehow survive alongside it,” she told People.

“Thankfully, Tammy had already sent me to country-music graduate school.”

The new film Heartland will follow former country music singer Misty Jones as she moves back to her hometown and begins looking for her missing niece. However, her search leads her into a more tangled web of secrets and mysteries, making it a story worth waiting for among the many offerings on Netflix. The film will be released on November 13, 2026.

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