The Wife is a 2017 drama film directed by Björn Runge and written by Jane Anderson , based on the novel of the same name by Meg Wolitzer . It stars Glenn Close , Jonathan Pryce , and Christian Slater , and follows a wife who questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, who is set to receive the Nobel prize in Literature .

Rebecca Pidgeon (born October 10, 1965) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She has maintained a recording career while also acting on stage and in feature films. She is married to American writer and director David Mamet .

Sarah Catharine Paulson (born December 17, 1974) is an American actress and director who has appeared in film, television, and on stage. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award . In 2017, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people of the year .

Keith Hector Jardine (born October 31, 1975) is an American actor and retired mixed martial artist who most notably competed in the UFC and Strikeforce . Jardine was known for upset victories in bouts he took at short notice against highly rated fighters. His best wins were in contests with former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions and UFC Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin . Jardine's unorthodox attacking style wrongfooted opponents, but left him vulnerable in some career-crucial contests, and by his mid-30s he had effectively retired from competing to concentrate on a 'Paleo' business venture. Building on experience as a stuntman and in non-speaking parts, Jardine has established himself as an actor in film and television.

Amy Jaclyn Gumenick (born 17 May 1986) is a Swedish-born American actress, best known for her roles as Natalee Holloway in the television film of the same name (2009) and its sequel, as the young Mary Winchester in Supernatural (2008–10), as Carrie Cutter / Cupid in Arrow (2014–present) and as Philomena Cheer in Turn: Washington's Spies (2014–17)

Lloyd Vernet " Beau " Bridges III (born December 9, 1941) is an American actor and director. He is a three-time Emmy , two-time Golden Globe and one-time Grammy Award winner, as well as a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award nominee. Bridges was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 7, 2003, at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard for his contributions to the television industry. He is the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and elder brother of fellow actor Jeff Bridges .

David Zayas (born August 15, 1962) is a Puerto Rican actor. He is best known for his roles as Angel Batista on Showtime's series Dexter , Osborne the cop in Rounders (1998), Enrique Morales on the HBO prison drama series Oz , Lou the bodega owner in Annie (2014) and Sal Maroni on Fox's series Gotham .