25 Dad-Approved Cocktails to Mix Up on Father’s Day

Jessica Smith
Jun 10, 2022
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Looking for something a little more special than the standard six-pack for dad this year? Sweet or savory, classic or new, this collection of Father's Day cocktails will wow all the guys in your life. Gather up a few tasty snacks and your favorite glassware and let’s get down to some taste testing!

Father's Day Cocktails Dad Will Love

Citrus Rosé Sangria

If you're hosting a ton of people, consider making a big batch of this Father's Day cocktail. Everyone will love it. (via Brit + Co)

Spiced Fashioned

Courtesy of Koloa Rum

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Koloa Kauai Spice Rum
  • ½ oz demerara syrup (1:1, turbinado sugar : water)
  • 3 dashes orange bitters
  • Garnish: orange slice and cocktail cherry

Instructions

  1. Mix demerara syrup and orange bitters in Old Fashioned glass.
  2. Add a dash of plain water.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes and add Koloa Kauai Spice Rum.

Ginger Beer Margaritas

We love this refreshing twist on an old favorite, and we’re sure Dad will too. Ginger beer add a nice kick to any drink, and pairs great with the tequila. (via Minimalist Baker)

Cucumber Smash

Courtesy of Aviation Gin + Betty Buzz

Ingredients

  • 2 Parts Aviation Gin
  • 1 Part Simple Syrup
  • 1 Part Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Cucumber Slices & Basil
  • 3 Parts (1/2 bottle) Betty Buzz Meyer Lemon Club Soda

Instructions

  1. In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle cucumber slices, lemon juice and simple syrup.
  2. Add gin, along with ice, and shake.
  3. Strain over fresh ice into a Collins glass, then top with Betty Buzz Meyer Lemon Club Soda.
  4. Garnish with cucumber and basil.

The Hemingway Daiquiri

Rumor has it Mr. Hemingway would knock back several of these in one sitting at his favorite watering hole in Havana. This rum, citrus and maraschino mix will have you daydreaming about tropical weather in no time. (via The Kitchn)

Coffee Negroni

Courtesy of Koloa Rum

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Koloa Kauai Coffee Rum
  • 1 ½ oz Campari
  • ½ oz orgeat
  • Garnish: kumquat zest and hanging whole fruit

Instructions

  1. Stir Koloa Kauai Coffee Rum, Campari and orgeat with ice.
  2. Strain into glass with crushed ice.
  3. Zest a ripened kumquat over the cocktail.

Peppered Bacon Bloody Mary

Nothing says brunch like a Bloody Mary. The peppered bacon will add a little extra spice to your Dad’s morning routine. (via Gimme Some Oven)

White Lady

Don’t let the name fool you — this seemingly delicate sip includes gin and orange liqueur and will knock you (and Dad) right off your feet. (via Refinery29)

Mountain Top Tai

Courtesy of Koloa Rum

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz Koloa Kauai Spice Rum
  • ¾ oz orange liqueur
  • ¾ oz lime juice
  • ½ oz orgeat (Giffards)
  • 1 oz Koloa Kauai Dark Rum
  • Lilikoi Calamansi Foam
  • Garnish: pineapple and lime wheel

Instructions

  1. Shake Koloa Kauai Spice Rum, orange liqueur, lime juice and orgeat with ice.
  2. Strain into glass with fresh ice and top with Koloa Kauai Dark Rum (leave space for foam).
  3. Pipe foam over top creating a mountain peak.

Lilikoi Calamansi Foam

Ingredients

  • 1 oz lilikoi syrup
  • ¼ oz calamansi juice
  • ½ oz honey
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz carton egg whites

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients well, blend in mixer until fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag.

Serrano-Spiced Paloma

Outdoor celebrations definitely call for something refreshing, and this paloma surely does the trick. Tequila, grapefruit juice and finely sliced serrano peppers will give Dad a real kick! (via Cookie + Kate)

Ketel One Marvelous Mule

Courtesy of Ketel One Vodka

Ingredients

  • 1.5oz Ketel One Vodka
  • 5oz Ginger Beer
  • .5oz Lime Juice
  • 1/8oz Local Honey

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a glass filled with fresh cubed ice.
  2. Stir and garnish with a lemon wheel

You Can Make These Father's Day Cocktails All Summer Long

BACARDÍ Ocho Old Fashioned

Courtesy of BACARDÍ

Ingredients

  • 2 oz BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum
  • ¼ oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura® Bitters

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients into a rocks glass. Fill with ice.
  2. Stir until well mixed and very cold.
  3. Garnish with an orange peel twist.

Classic Michelada

Looking for an easier way to start the morning? Try a Michelada. Usually made with tomato or clamato juice, this is a Mexican spin on the Bloody Mary. It’ll be the perfect drink for Father’s Day brunch. (via Food52)

Rye Cobbler

Courtesy of Redemption Whiskey

Ingredients

  • 1 part Redemption Bourbon
  • 1 part Manzanilla Sherry
  • 1 part pink grapefruit juice
  • ½ part raspberry liqueur
  • ½ part lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Swizzle in a julep cup
  2. Top with crushed ice
  3. Garnish with fresh berries

Negroni

You don’t need a special occasion to enjoy this gin and Campari classic. Top it off with Prosecco for a lighter libation. (via Bon Appetit)

Char Grilled Margarita

Courtesy of Monin

Ingredients

  • 3 ea. Grilled lime slice(s)
  • 3 mL Monin Oak Barrel Concentrated Flavor
  • 1 1/2 oz. reposado tequila
  • 1/2 oz. orange liqueur
  • 2 oz. fresh agave sour mix

Instructions

  1. Chill serving glass.
  2. Place ingredients into bottom of mixing glass and muddle.
  3. Fill mixing glass 2/3 full of ice and pour remaining ingredients in order listed.
  4. Cap, shake and strain into chilled serving glass.
  5. Add garnish and serve.

Gin Rickey

Not for the faint of heart, this classic is simple but strong. If your Dad is more of a whiskey drinker, feel free to sub bourbon for the gin. He'll still love it! (via Food Republic)

Dole Whip Float

Courtesy of Koloa Rum

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • ¾ cup vanilla ice cream
  • ¾ cup pineapple juice (adjust as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons cold cream cheese
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 bottle orange cream soda
  • 1.5 oz Koloa Kauai White Rum
  • Garnish: Pineapple fan and chunks

Instructions

  1. Blend ice cream, pineapple chunks, salt and cream cheese together.
  2. Slowly add the pineapple juice until creamy and smooth.
  3. Transfer to a piping bag.
  4. Fill glass halfway with ice and Koloa Kauai White Rum.
  5. Add orange cream soda leaving room for Dole Whip.
  6. Pipe Dole Whip to the top and add more orange soda as needed.

Boozy Guinness Floats

Coffee ice cream, chocolate and Guinness? Sign us up! Consider Father’s Day dessert covered with this tasty sweet treat. (via Williams Sonoma)

Everyone Will Want One Of These Colorful Father's Day Cocktails

Pineapple Strawberry Electrolyte Mimosa

Strawberries, pineapple juice, and champagne — plus some electrolyte drink mix — come together to create a sparkling tropical drink that is literally perfect for summer. (via Purecane)

Classic Gimlet

Perhaps the most classic of all gin cocktails, gimlets definitely deserve the top-shelf variety. It’s the perfect way to showcase his favorite liquor. (via Creative Culinary)

Tropical Punch

Courtesy of Koloa Rum

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Koloa Kauai Dark Rum
  • 2 oz mango nectar
  • ¾ oz kumquat juice
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • ¼ oz cinnamon simple syrup
  • Garnish: citrus ends umbrella and a cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. Fill glass with ice, then add mango nectar, kumquat juice, lime juice and cinnamon simple syrup.
  2. Top with Koloa Kauai Dark Rum.

Dark and Stormy

This rum and ginger beer thirst-quencher comes to us by way of Bermuda and is guaranteed to please! (via Food52)

Dream in Color (Old Fashioned)

Courtesy of Redemption Whiskey

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ parts Redemption Rye
  • ¼ part Plantation OFTD
  • ½ part banana liqueur
  • 3 dashes lavender bitters

Instructions

  1. Stir all ingredients
  2. Strain over large ice cube
  3. Garnish with lavender bud or edible flowers

#1 Dad-quiri

Courtesy of Joel McHale + Waterloo Sparkling Water

Ingredients

  • Waterloo Summer Berry Sparkling Water
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Fresh Mint Sprig
  • Fresh Summer Berries

Instructions

  1. In a blender add a cup of ice, lime juice, lemon juice and mix.
  2. Pour into glass and top with Waterloo Summer Berry.
  3. Garnish with fresh berries and a mint sprig.

What Father's Day cocktails are you mixing up for Dad this year? Let us know on Twitter and follow us on Pinterest for more cocktail inspo.

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15 Amazon Father's Day Gifts With 5-Star Ratings

Father's Day is approaching, which means our minds are heavily focused on finding the perfect gift for our fave guy. In addition to a cute card, dad deserves something super cool and practical to feel appreciated! These thoughtful gifts – all shoppable on Amazon – help enhance his life in all areas, from the gym to the kitchen(if cooking is his thing).

These Father's Day gift ideas boast thousands of 5-star reviews from real customers, so he's sure to love one (or a few) or them! Plus, each one of these gifts will arrive before Father's Day, so you can feel at ease getting dad his gift on time. Scroll on for our favorites!

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm Trio

Sets like this $22 pick are always a good way to go when gifting. This trio of hydrating lip balms ensures that dad will have a tube to reach for when his lips are feeling a bit dry. The set comes with three flavors – shea butter, mint, and pineapple mint – plus, the formula offers SPF 25 for added outdoor protection!

Carhartt Canvas Cap

You know dad needs a cap upgrade. This durable canvas design from Carhartt is equal parts stylish and practical, so it's a total no-brainer when it comes to finding Father's Day gifts! The inside rim of the hat is fitted with a built-in quick-dry sweatband, balancing things out comfortably – even in hot temps. Dad will be able to find his perfect fit with the adjustable velcro back strap, plus he'll earn some street cred by sporting the signature Carhartt logo.

This style comes in tons of different colors at varied prices, but this Duck Green color costs $39.

Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Maker by De'Longhi

Dad's not dad if he's not caffeinated! Simplify his brewing routine with this easy-to-use machine. It makes brewed coffee and espresso in a range of serving sizes with the push of a button! It's compatible with Nespresso pods, which you can snag in just about any flavor or roast you want. Reviewers love how easy this product is to use, alongside the the fact that it saves them money from regular Dunkin' and Starbucks runs.

This Nespresso Vertuo Plus coffee maker model is currently on sale for $150 (was $200).

Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 Supportive Running Shoe

This responsive running shoe with breathable mesh is unlike any shoe he's tried before. It's special because the Brooks team designed it with holistic support in mind. This means the stabilizing cushion goes beyond the foot, supporting the knees and even the hips to prevent injury. This pair has also earned the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, so you can feel confident you're gifting dad a really good fit. He can take them from the gym to the trails with ease!

These shoes come in a range of different colors, sizes, and prices, but this stylish blue hue is currently on sale for $100 (was $120).

Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 3-Book Boxed Set

For the bookworm or big collector dads out there, he'll be instantly impressed by this sleek boxed set. An unforgettable literary adventure awaits with the Dune saga, too. If he loved the movies, he'll love the books even more!

The paperback version of this trio set is currently on sale for $16 (was $31).

Light Flight Anti-Theft Travel Laptop Backpack

If the dad in your life is big on traveling for business, this multi-compartment backpack will be a game-changer for his commutes! It's got a laptop sleeve (fits laptops up to 17.3 inches), a roomy main section, plus two more zippered layers for organizing medium- and small-sized items. Its simplistic exterior features water-resistant fabric plus two mesh-padded shoulder straps for comfortable wear. It also abides by airline bag size requirements, easily fitting in an overhead compartment or under a plane seat!

This backpack comes in 6 other colors. The black version costs $48.

Levoit Quiet 3L Humidifier/Diffuser

A small humidifier like this can help dad tackle any troubles with congestion and coughing. It's especially helpful in dry climates, but anyone can benefit from it!

This model (which you can optionally run as an essential oil diffuser) is touted by reviewers for running quietly and being super easy to use. It boasts a small knob for controlling the mist strength, plus an option to direct the mist output in different directions. The spacious 3L water tank means less frequent refills for a more convenient experience.

This product is currently on sale for $39 (was $44).

TheraGun Relief Handheld Percussion Massage Gun

Back pain will be a thing of the past once pop starts using this sleek self-massage gun regularly! It has nearly 5,000 5-star ratings on Amazon, and for good reason. Users love the device's long battery life and claim that it offers fast pain relief. This small-but-powerful massage gun can work on any part of the body at 3 different speeds. It can help relieve aches, pains, tension, and stiffness.

This Theragun model is currently on sale for $129 (was $149).

Amazon Essentials Drawstring Walk Short

It's shorts season, and with this casual Amazon Essentials pair, dad will most definitely be stepping out in style. They're made from a lightweight twill material for unmatched breathability and feature a no-fuss elastic waist with a drawstring. The inseam measures in at 8 inches for added coverage.

These shorts come in a wide range of sizes and colors, and this gray one is currently on sale for $15 (was $24).

Rockbros Bike Phone Front Frame Bag

This bike frame bag carries all the essentials in such a compact, convenient space! It most certainly has room for a pair of sunglasses, a wallet, keys, and other miscellaneous small items. Plus, there's a nice phone slot at the top covered in a transparent water-resistant material, so dad can easily reference map directions or put on music. The durable velcro straps that surround the bag eliminate the possibility of it slipping or falling off completely!

This bike bag is currently on sale for $22 (was $30).

Versace Eros Eau de Toilette

For the dads who can't resist a little fragrance here and there, this Versace perfume is the perfect pick. Plus, now's the best time to snag it – the 3.4 ounce bottle is on sale for just $55 (was $98).​ Its intense aroma is packed with "vibrant and glowing freshness" met with notes of mint leaves, cedar, vanilla, Italian lemon zest, and green apple.

Reviewers love this eau de toilette offering because it lasts all day long and smells luxurious. 

Sojos Small Round Classic Polarized Sunglasses

Help shield his eyes from the sun for all his summer adventures with these chic sunnies! He'll love the fresh vibe the reflective polarized lenses give to his look. These high-quality plastic frames with solid metal hinges block out 99% of UV rays for comfortable and clear vision.

These same frames are shoppable in a variety of colorways. This brown-blue coloration is currently on sale for $15 (was $20).

Stanley The Camp Pour Over Set

Your dad's ultimate campside coffee companion can be found in this Stanley pour over set! It has over 3,000+ 5-star ratings that praise its ease, durability, and convenience. The pour over piece lets him brew his coffee right into the insulated stainless steel mug. The top component abides by leave no trace principles – it features a reusable stainless steel filter, so no paper filter is needed. It comes with a lifetime warranty, and it'll surely see plenty of memories throughout its lifespan!

You can snag this set in several different colors. This green shade is currently on sale for $34 (was $45).

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Organic Medium Roast Ground Coffee

For some truly exceptional grounds to go with the Stanley pour over mug (we can't resist a DIY gift set!), we highly recommend this Stumptown roast, Holler Mountain. It's a nice, medium, middle-of-the-road flavor with impressive notes of citrus, berry jam, and caramel. Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a certified B-corporation committed to sourcing and producing their products as sustainably as possible – a win-win, if you ask us!

This 12 ounce bag goes for $14 on Amazon.

Charging Port Alarm Clock

This no-frills alarm clock makes a great gift for the heavy sleeper dad. Not only are its alarm volume and number brightness easily adjustable, it also has a nice snooze function that repeats in 9-minute cycles. The best part is it's fitted with an easy-to-reach USB port for charging his phone overnight. It has over 16K 5-star reviews, with most reviewers praising how clear it is to see and use.

This convenient clock is currently on sale for $15 (was $20).​

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Um, ‘Bridgerton’ Star Phoebe Dynevor Almost Got Arrested Filming Her New Movie

Ever since Daphne Bridgerton became Duchess of Hastings (and actress Phoebe Dynevor exited the show after season 2), fans have been taking every opportunity they can to see her onscreen. And in addition to a new thriller with Zac Efron and a shark movie that sounds downright terrifying, Phoebe stars in Inheritance — a new January movie that was entirely shot on an iPhone...and that Phoebe committed a real crime for.

Here's everything you need to know about Phoebe Dynevor's new movie Inheritance.

What is the Inheritance film about?

Inheritance follows Maya, whose world gets turned upside down when she learns her dad is actually an ex-spy. But things get even crazier when she gets sucked into the middle of an international conspiracy herself. Armed with tons of questions (and a killer pair of sunglasses) Maya has to stay alive long enough to find answers.

The movie filmed all over the world, which director Neil Burger calls a "true adventure."

"Shooting around the world and taking risks to achieve the ‘you are there’ feel," he tells The Hollywood Reporter. "Phoebe delivers a phenomenal performance in the movie, and I’m looking forward to audiences seeing her as they’ve never seen her before.”

Now, those aforementioned sunglasses (which Maya steals in the movie) might only be the focus for a moment, but they were a pretty big deal IRL because Phoebe Dynevor actually stole them. “I remember feeling really nervous and afraid that they would think I was actually stealing, but at the time, we wanted real reactions from the staff. It was very scary,” she says in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

Director Neil Burger explains the team's "contingency plans, excuses, and explanations" in case Phoebe got caught (including buying the same pair of sunglasses so they'd have a receipt). And after Phoebe knocked it out of the park, the glasses were returned, of course!

“There was a safety net that came with the camera being there because it felt like this isn’t real. We’re shooting something,” she continues. “We only had one take to get it right. I’d have to be very cognizant of whether the camera was getting it. You don’t want to have to do that twice.”

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And not only did Phoebe Dynevor nab an accessory, but she also almost got arrested for a totally different reason after she played drunk in the middle of New York City. "It was an experience I’ve never had before, and this mother pulled them away understandably," she says. “It was just very, very strange knowing that it wasn’t real, but our director wanted it to feel as real as possible, so sometimes we would keep going and see what we could get out of the exchange with people on the street.

But when the police showed up, and she was worried she'd actually get arrested, she tells EW she immediately switched into her English accent: “I would then come out of [Maya’s] accent and turn on my poshest British actor and be like, ‘I’m an actor.’”

When is Inheritance coming out?

You can see Inheritance in theaters starting January 24, 2025.

Who's in the cast?

The Inheritance cast includes Phoebe Dynevor, Rhys Ifans, Ciara Baxendale, and Majd Eid.

A movie set wouldn't be complete without a crew. And Inheritance's crew was only made up of 10 people!

Stay tuned for the latest news on Inheritance and read up on The 12 Most-Anticipated January TV Shows Coming In 2025.

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How To Make Millionaire’s Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

In our opinion, the weekend is the perfect time for all kinds of relaxing. Binging the new season of Outer Banks, taking care of some online shopping, and making breakfast in bed. The perfect day-off breakfast? A millionaire's bacon cinnamon roll recipe. Millionaire's bacon is when you get a sweet glaze by adding something sugary to the bacon before you fry it. It's the perfect mix of salty and sweet, and crunchy and soft, for a breakfast that everyone will love. Keep reading to learn how to hack a can of store-bought cinnamon rolls.

Everything You Need For Millionaire’s Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

One word: yum.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon
  • Brown sugar
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Black pepper
  • 1 can of store-bought cinnamon rolls

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the bacon on the parchment in a single layer. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool. Chop bacon into small pieces and set aside.
  2. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the cinnamon rolls from the can. Unroll each roll completely, top the dough with bacon pieces and roll back up again. Place five rolls in a greased cake pan and top with additional pieces of bacon.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and top with icing and more bacon! Enjoy!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the bacon on the parchment in a single layer. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cayenne pepper and black pepper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool. Chop bacon into small pieces and set aside.

Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the cinnamon rolls from the can. Unroll each roll completely and top the dough with bacon pieces.

Roll back up again. Place five rolls in a greased cake pan and top with additional pieces of bacon. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and top with icing and more bacon!

Serve the rolls with orange juice and… more bacon (duh!).

That’s some ooey, gooey cinnamon roll goodness right there.

We think dad will give these two thumbs up.

OUT. OF. CONTROL.

Time to get in there for a taste test!

*Insert heart eyes emoji here*

Tag us on Instagram with your millionaire's bacon cinnamon rolls and follow us on Pinterest for more delicious recipes!

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OMG, You Can Read Part Of The New 'Hunger Games' Prequel Right Now

We're headed back into the world of Panem with Suzanne Collins' fifth Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping. The new 2025 novel comes out March 18 (along with a new movie that's already scheduled for November 2026!) and it follows the one Hunger Games everyone's been dying to hear about since Catching Fire was published: the 50th Games, AKA the games Haymitch won.

We already know that the novel takes place 24 years before Katniss' first games and that as a Quarter Quell, there's a twist: Haymitch is up against twice as many tributes as normal. People was given an exclusive excerpt from the new book, and it makes me even more excited than I already was.

Here's what happens in the first excerpt from Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

'Hunger Games' fans will love the first 'Sunrise on the Reaping' excerpt from chapter 1.

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The Sunrise on the Reaping excerpt opens the morning of reaping day — which is also Haymitch's 16th birthday. (Which could explain his behavior during the day Prim's reaped and Katniss volunteers. What a horrible birthday!). Haymitch hopes to spend the free parts of his day lounging around with his girlfriend Lenore Dove, if his mother and the Gamemakers don't get in his way.

The excerpt continues with a really beautiful depiction of District 12's Seam, which is modern day Appalachia. It's a tight-knit (albeit struggling) community covered in a "protective" mist as the sun rises. Haymitch knows that this reaping will take twice as many children and fights to stay calm.

"No way to control the outcome of the reaping or what follows it," he thinks. "So don’t feed the nightmares. Don’t let yourself panic. Don’t give the Capitol that. They’ve taken enough already."

And 'Sunrise on the Reaping' proves Haymitch and Katniss' similarities.

We also learn more about Haymitch's family. All we know from the original trilogy is that President Snow killed them after he won, but this prequel actually introduces us to them. Haymitch's mother was widowed after a coal mine killed his father. He also has a 10-year-old brother named Sid who I can already tell is very energetic and very loud.

This really proves that Haymitch and Katniss are two sides of the same coin, and that they're able to understand each other more than any of the other characters. Not only are they both from the Seam, but they also lost their fathers by the age of 16.

And the most important detail to me is the fact they both have younger siblings they'd do anything for — they were simply destined to be a father-daughter duo. Sacrificial love is the beating heart of the Hunger Games series, and I can't wait to see all the complexity and nuance Sunrise on the Reaping brings to the franchise.

Stay tuned for more Sunrise on the Reaping news, and check out the 10 Most-Anticipated Book-To-Film Adaptations We Can't Wait To See In 2025 for more movie updates.

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Every Character Returning For '1923' Season 2

After a two-year wait, 1923 season 2 is finally just over a month away from being on our screens. While we have a lot of questions about what will happen to the Duttons, Teonna, and the Yellowstone ranch, there's one thing we know for certain: this show wouldn't be the same without its cast.

Here's the full list of 1923 season 2 characters, from Harrison Ford's Jacob Dutton to Brandon Sklenar's Spencer Dutton.

1. Harrison Ford As Jacob Dutton

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Icon Harrison Ford plays patriarch Jacob Dutton, brother to 1883's James Dutton (meaning he's Spencer's uncle) and Cara's husband.

2. Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton

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Helen Mirren stars as Jacob's wife Cara Dutton, who's totally capable of holding down the fort at the Yellowstone ranch — and writes to tell Spencer at the end of season 1 they need him to come home.

3. Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton

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It Ends With Us' Brandon Sklenar returns in 1923 season 2 as Spencer Dutton, the younger brother of Elsa and John from 1883. He's a soldier-turned-hunter in Africa who meets Alexandra on a job before learning the ranch is in jeopardy.

4. Julia Schlaepfer as Alex Dutton

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Julia Schlaepfer's Alex Dutton quickly falls for Spencer after their first meeting (ditching her fiancé Arthur in the process), and joins him on his adventure. After they're called back to Montana, Alex and Spencer get separated when they cross paths with Arthur, and a duel with Spencer leads to Arthur's death.

5. Darren Mann as Jack Dutton

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Darren Man plays Jack Dutton, Jacob's great-nephew (and Spencer's nephew) who lives on the ranch with Jacob, Cara, and his new wife Elizabeth.

6. Michelle Randolph as Elizabeth Dutton

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Elizabeth Dutton is Jack's wife and is played by Michelle Randolph (who you'll recognize from Landman!). They're madly in love and conceive their first child during the first season, but Elizabeth miscarries in the season finale.

7. Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater

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Aminah Nieves returns in 1923 season 2 as Teonna Rainwater, who's just escaped the abusive Catholic boarding school that took her from her family. Finally reunited with her father and her friend Pete, it looks like Teonna is finally safe.

8. ​Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis

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1923 season 2 also includes Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis, foreman for the Yellowstone ranch who gets jumped by the police at the end of season 1 after Whitfield and Banner go after the Duttons.

9. Jerome Flynn as Banner Creighton

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Jerome Flynn's Banner Creighton is set on bringing the Duttons down, and now that he's out of prison, he's ready for round 2.

10. Sebastian Roché as Father Renaud

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1923 season 2 (unfortunately) stars Sebastian Roché as Father Renaud (I'm sure Sebastian is great, but I literally hate this character), who's hunting Teonna.

11. Isabel May as Elsa Dutton

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1883's Elsa Dutton (played by Isabel May) returns for 1923 season 2 as the narrator looking over the story — and her family.

12. Andy Dispensa as Luca

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Our new 1923 season 2 character is Luca (played by The Chosen's Andy Dispensa), who's “a young man working in the engine room of a merchant ship," so he's sure to cross paths with Spencer.

Which 1923 season 2 characters are you most excited to see again? Read up on the The 1923 Season 1 Ending, Deaths, & Betrayals before the new episodes drop. And don't forget to check out 14 New TV Shows To Watch In February.

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