Judy Greer on Cooper Hoffman in The Long Walk

Judy Greer on Cooper Hoffman in The Long Walk: How He Reminded Her of Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Judy Greer on Cooper Hoffman in The Long Walk

Judy Greer signed on to star in Stephen King’s latest adaptation The Long Walk, she expected a powerful script, a haunting story, and the challenge of playing a central role.

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What she didn’t expect was the profound connection she would feel with her onscreen son, Cooper Hoffman, the rising actor who is carrying on the legacy of his late father, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Directed by Francis Lawrence and opening in theaters on September 12, 2025, places Greer and Hoffman at the heart of King’s dystopian tale.

Yet beyond the chilling narrative of survival, Greer has spoken warmly about her time with Cooper, highlighting the uncanny moments when she felt shades of Philip in her young co-star.

Judy Greer On Cooper Hoffman

In a recent interview, Judy Greer admitted she never met Philip Seymour Hoffman in person, though like many, she was an avid admirer of his work. From his Oscar-winning turn in Capote to unforgettable roles in Boogie Nights, The Master, and Almost Famous, Hoffman’s artistry left a permanent mark on Hollywood.

Greer explained that while she never saw Cooper as a stand-in for his father, certain gestures and subtle expressions felt deeply familiar.

“It wasn’t that I was watching Philip Seymour Hoffman while looking at Cooper,” she said”. But sometimes he would smile, tilt his head, or just hold himself in a way that felt so recognizable. It gave me chills in the best way.”

The Long Walk Shooting

The Long Walk has been building steadily since production began. As one of Stephen King’s most chilling and beloved novels, its adaptation has long been on the wish list of fans. With Francis Lawrence at the helm, known for his work on The Hunger Games franchise, expectations are high.

For Greer, the film marks another standout performance in a career defined by versatility, from comedies like 13 Going on 30 to prestige dramas. For Cooper Hoffman, it may be the project that cements him as one of Hollywood’s most promising young actors.

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