1978-79FLASHBACK MAIN CAST/CHARACTERS.
AARON ASHMORE as Harry Wilson.
Eighteen year old Harry, is son to Mary and Jonathan Wilson and younger brother to town gangster Jeff Wilson. Falls in love with long time friend Tina, who he has to go up against his brothers, gangster friend to gain her affection. Feuding between the Wilsons and Mcquires, as well as other complications, attempt to thwart the great love story. Harry's final year of graduation, will eventually be the most dramatic, devastating and questionable conclusion of his life. Older self is portrayed by Harrison Ford
LINDA BLAIR as Tina Mcquire.
Seventeen/eighteen years old. Is daughter to British born parents, William and Audrey. Is twin sister to Greg Mcquire. Has known Harry since, she was seven years old and is currently dating Hank Willis, town gangster. Will soon realize her true feelings for Harry and are caught up between the feuding Wilsons/Mcquire's and Gangsters. Is very close to her twin brother Greg. Older self was/is portrayed by Carrie Fisher.
JOSH HENDERSON as Jeff Wilson.
Twenty Five year old gangster, who's life of crime, is partly the reasons the Mcquire's dislike the Wilsons and against Harry and Tina, as well as Hank with Tina. He attempts to try and allow Harry to interact in his life, but this makes his younger sibling a little naïve. Seems to respect his mother more, than he does his father. His criminal activities reach new heights, and sets him running out of town and out of Harry's life for the next sixteen years. Could Jeff's crime, be part of his parents murder? Older self was portrayed by Clint Eastwood.
ERIC JOHNSON as Greg Mcquire.
Is son to British Born parents, William and Audrey. Is twin brother to Tina. Currently lives under the physical abuse of his father and the only decent companion in his life is Tina. Sometimes turns to underage drinking to hide his problems. Has occasional confrontations with Hank Willis over Tina. But, what does he make of Harry? Can he keep Tina's secret on her dating a town gangster, and eventually a gangsters brother? Older self is played by Mark Hamill.
EWAN MCGREGOR as William Mcquire.
Is British born father to Tina and Greg. Married to British Born wife, Audrey. Is nicknamed Billy. Moved to the states from the UK, in the late 50's/early 60's and is a lawyer. Has a personal feuding with opposite number Otto Cole and eventually, The Wilsons. Is abusive to wife and son, but not so much Tina. Conspires to wreck havoc on The Wilsons, as well as the town gangsters and his reaction to Tina lusting with a gangster and falling in love with Jeff's brother, will leave him outraged and will see Billy play dirty. Older self was played by Sean Connery.
HELENA BONHAM CARTER as Audrey Mcquire.
Is British born mother, to Greg and Tina. Is married to abusive lawyer husband , William. Works as a florist in the fictional New York, State town of Hexville. Attempts to keep the peace, to avoid herself and Greg being hurt by William. Is encouraged to leave her husband by her family, but is worried of repercussions. Has a close friendship with Mary and a passionate moment with a family adversary. Once the feuding starts, Audrey has to pick sides. Older self is portrayed by Joan Collins.
BILL MURRAY as Otto Cole.
Is the Wilsons lawyer and close family friend, who defends Jeff all the way. Otto though does advises Jeff, not to play dangerously, as Billy can play dirty. But, Otto plays dangerously when he succumbs to a night of passion with a frustrated housewife and is caught up in the suburbs gang crimes. Otto and Billy's conflict concludes heart break for two much loved characters. Older self was played by Tommy Lee Jones.
JESSE METCALFE as Hank Willis.
Is town gangster alongside Jeff Wilson and is secretly dating Tina Mcquire. Has been involved in burglary, Grand Theft Auto, muggings, assault etc, and even though he and Jeff are buddies, he is left fuming, when Harry and Tina fall in love. Jeff attempts to stop Hank from hurting his brother and Hank decides, that the only way that will be done, is if Jeff does the heist of his life. Will appear in present time 2002-03, but his identity is kept under wraps.
DONALD SUTHERLAND as Albert Kray.
Is Canadian born, local police officer of Hexville and is often looked upon as sometimes controversial. He may often seem like your local hero, but can often take bribes, tell lies, pervert the course of justice. And what he does in the summer of '79' is beyond forgiving and pure evil, which leaves a scar on character, who in present time has gone down a dark road.
ZOOEY DESCHANEL as Bethany Morrison.
Is around seventeen/eighteen years old and madly in love with Harry Wilson, who clearly has eyes for one other girl. Dominic King, attempts to win her heart over the course of their graduation year. Seen as the female dork of Hexville High School, Bethany doesn't seem to see Tina as her rival, for some reason, she profusely attempts to get Tina to like her, as well as try and have Harry fall for her. Is often degraded by her older sister Carla, and ignored by her mother. The summer of '79' is the beginning of her fall into darkness. Older self is played by Karen Allen.
KATY PERRY as Carla Morrison.
Is older sibling to Bethany and often fears, Bethany cramps her style. Is seen as the whore of the suburbs and is an attention seeker. Her father works away and suspects his job has more to it, than meets the eye. Seduces Hank Willis on occasions and attempts to do the same with Harry, as well as Jeff. Carla also attempts to bed, Jonathan Wilson. The summer of '79' ultimately sees her attitude towards her sister change for better or for worse. Older self will be played by Lynda Carter.
MICHAEL CERA as Dominic King.
Is seen as the geek of Hexville High and is madly in love with Bethany, who continuously turns down his advances, as she has eyes for somebody else. Even saving her from a classroom fire, cannot make her warm to him. Constantly teased by school bullies and the criminals of Hexville, Dom doesn't have the courage to fight back, until he makes a horrid discovery. Older self is played by Chevy Chase.
LAURA VANDERVOORT as Felicity Mason.Is the high school slut, along with her twin sister, Fallon. Is highly sexually attracted to Harry and does her utmost to seduce him. Is in an on off relationship with Oswald Johnson. Older self will be played by Meg Ryan
EMMA BELL as Fallon Mason.Just like her sister, a slut. She is more the laid back one of the two sisters and is happy to play along in her sisters dirty games, but even one chance to seduce any guy, including Harry, she'll do it. Older self will be played by Jodie Foster.
JOSH HUTCHESON as Oswald Johnson. In an on off relationship with Felicity Mason. Is quite jealous of Harry, due to Felicity's attraction to him. Often intimidates and bullies Dominic King. Will soon become involved in one of the shows biggest storylines. Older Self to be played by John Travolta.
JUDITH LIGHT as Marilyn Morrison.
Is mother to Bethany and Carla. Can be neglectful towards her daughters at times. Constantly criticises the suburb towns people and can often be thrown in a jail cell for disturbing the peace and acting in a disrespectful manor. The summer of '79' her guilt is soon shown, when someone dear to becomes centre of an horrific crime.
ANNETTE O' TOOLE as Mary Wilson.
Is mother to Harry and Jeff and loving wife to Jonathan. Sees Harry as the apple of her eye and occasionally wants to support Jeff, but finds it hard to believe he will change for the better. Is a librarian and is friends with Audrey. The feuding between the Wilsons/Mcquire and the criminal world begins a journey to Mary Wilsons unsolved murder.
JOHN SCHNEIDER as Jonathan Wilson.
Father to Harry and Jeff and loving husband to Mary. Close friends with family lawyer Otto Cole. Is a labourer and respects Harry, more than he can Jeff, due to his criminal activity. The feuding with the Mcquire's and the criminal world, leads to his unsolved murder.
Note: Zooey Deschanel is slightly older than Katy Perry in real life, even though in the story Katy's Perry's character is older than Zooey Deschanel's character.