Casting

Over it and everybody, a burned-out TV weatherman, resentful, entitled.

A TV producer, professional, down to earth, empath, but knows what she wants, and knows what she does not want even more.

An old friend of Phil Connor’s from high school. A comedic, fast-talking life insurance salesman who crosses paths with Phil every morning.

Self-aware, up against the odds. A fatalistic surrender to her never-changing lot in life as the “pretty one.” In a rut of her own.

A chipper, older, bed and breakfast owner with a huge smile and broken coffee maker.

Freddie is a pro wrestling fan and marching band member. In a relationship with Debbie (but afraid to pop the question). Upbeat, huge fan of Phil Connors.

Punxsutawney Townie who hangs out at the local dive bar, aside from shooting cans in a field somewhere and sleeping in every day.

Debbie is a pro wrestling fan and marching band member. In a relationship with Freddie (but no ring yet). Upbeat, huge fan of Phil Connors.

Diner waitress. Can’t sing but still needs to sing

Upbeat and offbeat Town Elder who oversees Punxsutawney Phil’s annual prediction. Leads the parade and takes care of the famed groundhog.

Punxsutawney Townie who hangs out at the local dive bar, aside from shooting cans in a field somewhere and sleeping in every day.

One of two town cops. Forgetful, lackadaisical.

The other town cop. Sheriff's sidekick.