Honestly, it’s been over a decade since David Clark decided that the best way to smuggle a "smidge" of weed across the Mexican border was to hire a stripper, a runaway, and a socially awkward neighbor to play his family. Rewatching it now, the cast of We Are the Millers feels like a time capsule of 2013 comedy. But if you look at where those four—and their weirdly intense RV neighbors—are today in 2026, it’s wild how much the power dynamics have shifted.
Back then, Jennifer Aniston was the undisputed titan, Jason Sudeikis was the "SNL guy" making his move, and Will Poulter was just the kid with the eyebrows. Now? One of them is a multi-Emmy-winning TV icon, and another just wrapped up playing a literal golden god in the MCU.
The "Parents": Sudeikis and Aniston
Jason Sudeikis played David Clark, the low-level dealer who thought he was the smartest guy in the room. It’s funny looking back because David is basically the "Anti-Ted Lasso." He’s cynical, selfish, and kind of a jerk.
Since the movie, Sudeikis basically took over the world with Ted Lasso. While David Clark would probably mock Ted for being too nice, that role turned Jason into a Hollywood heavyweight. Right now, everyone is buzzing about the Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere slated for Summer 2026. He’s also staying busy in the voice-acting booth, with The Angry Birds Movie 3 hitting theaters this year. He’s definitely moved past the "scruffy drug dealer" phase of his career.
Then there's Jennifer Aniston. She played Rose, the stripper with a heart of gold (and a very disciplined fitness routine). Jennifer never really "goes away," but she has pivoted significantly toward prestige TV.
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The Morning Show on Apple TV+ has been her home for years now, showing a much darker, more dramatic side than Rose O’Reilly ever did. In 2026, she’s actually making headlines for things outside of acting—her Los Angeles home’s "modern rustic luxe" kitchen is apparently the biggest interior design trend of the year. It’s a bit of a jump from living in a cramped apartment next to a guy who sells weed to suburbanites, but hey, that’s the Aniston brand.
The "Kids": Will Poulter and Emma Roberts
If there’s a breakout star from the cast of We Are the Millers, it’s Will Poulter. You remember the "Waterfalls" rap? Or the... uh, spider bite incident?
Will was only 20 when the movie came out. Fast forward to 2026, and he’s one of the most respected actors of his generation. He didn't just stay in comedy. He went dark with Midsommar, got gritty in The Bear, and literally turned gold for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Poulter recently shot down rumors of a We’re the Millers 2. He’s 32 now. He jokingly pointed out that he’s way too old to play the "naive teenage son" anymore. In 2026, he’s starring in I Love Boosters and a weirdly titled project called Death of a Unicorn. He’s doing fine.
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Emma Roberts, who played the "fake daughter" Casey, has basically become the queen of modern horror. Between American Horror Story and Scream Queens, she’s carved out a very specific, very successful niche.
She’s also been leaning into her role as a producer. Her book club, Belletrist, has turned into a legitimate media powerhouse. She’s often talked about how We Are the Millers was one of the most fun sets she’s ever been on, but her career now is much more about calling the shots behind the camera than playing a runaway hitchhiker.
The Neighbors You Can't Forget
We have to talk about the Fitzgeralds. Nick Offerman and Kathryn Hahn were the "straight-edged" couple in the RV who were secretly way more intense than the Millers.
- Kathryn Hahn: She’s arguably the busiest person in Hollywood right now. After WandaVision and Agatha All Along, she’s a certified Marvel legend. In 2025 and 2026, she’s been starring in The Studio on Apple TV+, continuing her streak of being the best part of every project she touches.
- Nick Offerman: He’s still doing the "outdoorsy, wood-working intellectual" thing, but he won an Emmy for The Last of Us recently, proving he’s got massive dramatic range. He even showed up in the Mission: Impossible finale last year.
- Molly Quinn: She played their daughter, Melissa. While she hasn't hit the same level of superstardom as Hahn or Offerman, she’s been active in the indie scene and voice acting.
Why a Sequel Never Happened
Fans ask about We’re Still the Millers every single year. There was a script in the works back in 2014, but it just fizzled.
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The reality? The cast of We Are the Millers got too big. Trying to schedule Aniston, Sudeikis, Roberts, Poulter, Hahn, and Offerman for a three-month shoot in 2026 would cost a fortune and require a literal miracle of logistics.
Also, the movie’s humor was very "of its time." Some of those jokes might feel a little crunchy in today’s landscape. But as a standalone R-rated comedy, it remains one of the last "original" (non-franchise) comedies to really clean up at the box office.
What to Watch Next
If you’re feeling nostalgic for this specific group of actors, you don't have to wait for a sequel that isn't coming. Here is where to find them right now:
- For the Sudeikis/Aniston Chemistry: You can check out Horrible Bosses (it’s basically the spiritual cousin to the Millers).
- For Will Poulter’s Range: Watch his episodes in The Bear Season 2. He plays a pastry chef in Copenhagen and it is worlds away from Kenny Rossmore.
- For the Hahn/Offerman Chaos: Revisit Parks and Recreation. They don't play a couple, but their energy is just as high.
The "Millers" might have been a fake family, but the impact they had on the careers of these actors was very real. They all used that RV trip as a springboard to much bigger—and sometimes much weirder—things.
If you’re looking to catch up on their latest work, most of the main cast has moved over to streaming. Check out Apple TV+ for Sudeikis and Aniston, or Disney+ to see Hahn and Poulter in their respective Marvel roles.