What if you only had one night to find the right person? One Night Only premieres exclusively in theaters on August 7, 2026, and tries to answer just that. Directed by Will Gluck, who’s known for his works Anyone but You, Easy A and Friends with Benefits, the R-rated romantic comedy stars Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner as two strangers whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined over the course of one unforgettable evening.
Set in an alternate version of New York City where premarital sex is illegal except for one designated night each year, the film follows recently heartbroken Owen and hopeless romantic Allie as they unexpectedly cross paths. What begins as a chance meeting soon turns into a night that may change everything as the pair navigate the city’s once-a-year celebration.
Along the way, they encounter an eclectic cast of characters who challenge their expectations about love, relationships and what they’re really searching for, forcing them to decide whether one extraordinary night could change the course of their lives forever.
Here’s a look at the full cast of One Night Only, including Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner and more. And you can watch more romantic comedies in the meantime with DIRECTV.
Full Cast and Characters of ‘One Night Only’
Here’s a look at the cast and characters of the film One Night Only:
Monica Barbaro as Allie
Known for: Top Gun: Maverick, A Complete Unknown, FUBAR and The Good Cop
Monica Barbaro stars as Allie, a commercial singer who is tired of fleeting romances and being ghosted after one-night stands. Hoping to find a genuine connection instead, she heads out alone during the city’s annual celebration with a very different goal than most people around her.
After repeatedly crossing paths with Owen, the two decide to team up in search of love, forming an unlikely friendship that forces them to reconsider what they’re really looking for. Throughout the night, Allie’s optimism and belief in true love are put to the test as she begins to wonder whether fate is trying to bring them together or keep them apart.
Callum Turner as Owen
Known for: Masters of the Air, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, The Boys in the Boat and The Green Room.
Callum Turner plays Owen, a pizza shop owner whose plans to propose to his longtime girlfriend are derailed just before the city’s biggest night of the year. Heartbroken Owen unexpectedly meets Allie, and the pair agree to help each other navigate an evening full of unexpected encounters.
As the night goes on, Owen begins to let his guard down and reconsider what he wants from love. Their journey transforms what was supposed to be just another once-a-year event into an unforgettable night that could change both of their futures.
Maya Hawke as Malika
Known for: Stranger Things, Do Revenge, Fear Street: Part One and Inside Out 2
Maya Hawke plays Malika, Owen’s longtime girlfriend. Believing their relationship needs something more, Malika suggests they spend the city’s annual celebration with other people rather than each other. The unexpected revelation sends Owen reeling and sets him on a path that ultimately leads him to cross paths with Allie.
Molly Ringwald as Linda
Known for: The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, The Kissing Booth and Riverdale.
Molly Ringwald plays Linda, Owen’s mother. Happily settled in a committed relationship, Linda offers a different perspective on love. As Owen searches for a meaningful connection, Linda’s own relationship serves as a reminder that lasting love is possible.
LeVar Burton as Rick
Known for: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Reading Rainbow and Star Trek: First Contact.
LeVar Burton plays Rick, Linda’s longtime partner. Together, the couple represents a lasting relationship in a society centered around one-night stands, offering a different perspective on love than the one experienced by many of the younger characters.
Michelle Hurd as Detective Vanessa Bryan Brown
Known for: Star Trek: Picard, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Blindspot
Michelle Hurd plays Detective Vanessa Bryan Brown, a police detective overseeing the city’s annual celebration. As Owen and Allie navigate an increasingly unpredictable night, Detective Bryan Brown is among the law enforcement officers working to keep order.
Julia Fox as Skye
Known for: Uncut Gems, Presence, Him and No Sudden Move.
Julia Fox plays Skye, one of the many eccentric personalities Owen and Allie meet in New York City. While specifics about the character have been kept under wraps, Fox adds another eclectic performance to her growing list of film credits as part of the movie’s ensemble cast.
Okieriete Onaodowan as Tejan
Known for: Hamilton, Station 19 and A Quiet Place Part II.
Okieriete Onaodowan plays Tejan in One Night Only. Though Universal has yet to share additional details about the character, Onaodowan joins the ensemble after standout performances on Broadway and in film and television.
King Princess as Jacinta
Known for: Song Sung Blue and Nine Perfect Strangers.
King Princess plays Jacinta in One Night Only. While little has been revealed about the character ahead of the film’s release, the singer-songwriter joins the ensemble cast in one of her latest acting roles, bringing her musical background to the big screen.
Ben Marshall
Known for: Saturday Night Live and Please Don’t Destroy.
Ben Marshall plays Patrick Brunson in One Night Only. While few details have been revealed about the character, the comedian and writer brings his signature comedic sensibility to the movie’s ensemble.
Bobby Cannavale as Detective Sannogale
Known for:The Station Agent, Ant-Man, The Watcher and MaXXine.
Bobby Cannavale plays Detective Sannogale, one of Detective Bryan Brown’s fellow officers. Though little has been revealed about the character, Cannavale is one of several recognizable faces who round out the film’s ensemble.
Pete Davidson as Detective Jeterson
Known for:Saturday Night Live, The King of Staten Island, Bodies Bodies Bodies and Dog Man.
Pete Davidson plays Detective Jeterson, another member of the law enforcement team overseeing the city’s annual celebration. While few details about the character have been revealed ahead of the film’s release, Davidson joins the ensemble cast in one of his latest comedic roles.
Watch More Movies on DIRECTV
While you wait for One Night Only to arrive in theaters, catch up on more titles starring Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner and the rest of the ensemble cast with DIRECTV. From romantic comedies and award-winning dramas to action blockbusters and sci-fi favorites, the cast’s filmography spans a wide variety of movies and TV shows to stream before the big night.
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