James Dean starring as Steve Harrington
Original character: Ren McCormack

Jennifer Grey as Betty Hale
Original character: Ariel Moore

Gene Hackman as Reverend Jim Hale
Originals character: Reverend Shaw Moore

Kevin Bacon as Patrick Mills
Original character: Willard Hewitt

Mia Sara as Maya Silverstone
Original character: Rusty Rodriguez

Susan Sarandon as Catherine Hale
Original character: Vi Moore

Matt Dillon as Billy Hanson
Original character: Chuck Cranston