A Walk to Remember cast: Where are they now?

A Walk to Remember, then and now

In 2002, Mandy Moore and Shane West stole moviegoers' hearts as Jamie Sullivan and Landon Carter in the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' heart-wrenching novel A Walk to Remember. The romantic drama tells the story of a young woman living with leukemia and her unexpected relationship with the school's resident bad boy. EW takes a look at what the stars of the film have been up to since the movie's debut.

Shane West (Landon Carter)

Shane West took on the role of Landon Carter, the popular kid with a heart of gold, as his career began to heat up. He had built up his résumé in the mid-'90s with TV appearances on Picket Fences, Boy Meets World, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and a starring role on Once and Again, additionally making a name for himself when Whatever It Takes and Get Over It hit theaters in the early-2000s.

Following Walk, West continued his big-screen work, appearing in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003), What We Do Is Secret (2007), Red Sands (2009), Echelon Conspiracy (2009), The Presence (2010), Gossamer Folds (2020), Outsiders (2021), and Mid-Century (2022). He saw his greatest success on television, however, spending five years in the mid-2000s on ER, playing Michael on Nikita in the 2010s, and starring as John Alden on Salem. He also appeared in Gotham's final season as Batman baddie Bane.

Mandy Moore (Jamie Sullivan)

Mandy Moore charmed early in her career as A Walk to Remember's Jamie Sullivan. Before landing the gig, she made a 2001 appearance in The Princess Diaries as Lana, and released three studio albums as a part of her pop career: 1999's So Real, 2000's I Wanna Be With You, and 2001's Mandy Moore. She continued to release music after the movie's debut, dropping three more albums in the late-2000s, but largely focused on acting.

Moore hit the big screen in How to Deal (2003), Chasing Liberty (2004), Saved! (2004), Romance & Cigarettes (2005), American Dreamz (2006), Southland Tales (2006), Because I Said So (2007), and Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011). She also lent her voice to the Tangled franchise as Rapunzel, and appeared in episodes of Entourage, Grey's Anatomy, and Red Band Society. She went on to garner critical praise (and an Emmy nomination) as the Pearson family matriarch on the tearjerker This Is Us. And, after more than a decade, she released her seventh studio album, Silver Landings, in 2020, followed by In Real Life two years later. In 2022, Moore told Entertainment Tonight that she'd be taking a hiatus from acting to focus on her kids.

Peter Coyote (Reverend Sullivan)

Peter Coyote joined A Walk to Remember as Reverend Sullivan, the father to Moore's Jamie. A deeply religious man, the Reverend is concerned about his daughter getting involved in a relationship while dealing with her illness. Coyote spent decades in the industry before taking on the role, racking up credits for Southern Comfort (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Jagged Edge (1985), Outrageous Fortune (1987), Bitter Moon (1992), Unforgettable (1996), Sphere (1998), Patch Adams (1998), and Erin Brockovich (2000).

The actor, who picked up an Emmy nomination for his 1990 gig on Road to Avonlea, went on to appear in Femme Fatale (2002), two Return of the Living Dead movies (both 2005), Resurrecting the Champ (2007), Good Kill (2014), and No Deposit (2015). Coyote also popped up in episodes of The Color of War, Deadwood, The Inside, Brothers & Sisters, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, NCIS, Blue Bloods, and The Comey Rule. In 2015, Coyote won an Emmy for narrating PBS' The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.

Daryl Hannah (Cynthia Carter)

Daryl Hannah added to her extensive filmography with a role as Cynthia Carter in A Walk to Remember, the mother to West's Landon. The famed actress was already a household name by the time she played Cynthia, boasting parts in The Fury (1978), Blade Runner (1982), Splash (1984), Roxanne (1987), Wall Street (1987), Steel Magnolias (1989), Grumpy Old Men (1993), The Little Rascals (1994), and My Favorite Martian (1999).

After Walk, Hannah made her debut as Elle Driver in 2003's Kill Bill: Vol. 1, returning to the role in the 2004 sequel. In later years, she appeared in episodes of Hawaii Five-0 and picked up gigs on Netflix's Sense8 and in the Roku Channel's The Now. On the love front, Hannah married rocker Neil Young in 2018.

Lauren German (Belinda)

Lauren German appeared in A Walk to Remember as Landon's ex-girlfriend, Belinda. The role was one of German's first, having previously earned minor credits for Down to You (2000), a 2001 episode of 7th Heaven, and a 2002 episode of Going to California.

Following her turn as Belinda, the actress booked gigs in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), Standing Still (2005), 2005 episodes of Sex, Love & Secrets, Hostel: Part II (2007), Dark Country (2009), and 2010 episodes of Happy Town. German, who reunited with West in 2007's What We Do Is Secret, also saw success in recurring roles on the small screen, appearing on Hawaii Five-0 from 2011 to 2012, Chicago Fire from 2012 to 2015, and Lucifer from 2016 to 2021.

Clayne Crawford (Dean)

Clayne Crawford found his spot in A Walk to Remember as Dean, a friend of Landon's. He played the popular student with just two prior credits to his name: a 1997 episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and an appearance in the 2001 indie horror One Blood Planet.

After playing Dean, Crawford continued to add to his résumé with Swimfan (2002), A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004), The Great Raid (2005), Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006), Unknown (2006), and The Perfect Host (2010). The actor eventually turned to TV, hitting the small screen in episodes of 24, The Glades, Justified, Rogue, Rectify, and Into the Dark. He also starred on the Lethal Weapon reboot series before he was infamously fired in 2018 after his behavior on set went public. In 2020, he starred in the critically-acclaimed indie drama The Killing of Two Lovers, and went on to costar and executive produce The Integrity of Joseph Chambers in 2022.

Al Thompson (Eric)

Al Thompson appeared in A Walk to Remember as Eric, one of Landon's best friends. He came into the gig after earning credits for Flawless (1999), a 2000 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, two episodes of Law & Order, and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).

Following Walk, Thompson booked gigs in Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003), Liberty Kid (2007), The Pill (2011), Song One (2014), and Lyle Lyle the Crocodile (2022). He expanded his résumé with TV roles, lending his voice to episodes of The Cleveland Show and appearing on live-action shows like Instinct, NOS4A2, Elementary, Zoo, and Law & Order: Organized Crime.

Paz de la Huerta (Tracie)

Paz de la Huerta played Tracie, another member of the high school's popular group. Before joining the gang, de la Huerta earned credits for The Object of My Affection (1998), The Cider House Rules (1999), Chelsea Walls (2001), and Riding in Cars With Boys (2001), as well as episodes of Law & Order, The Practice, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

After the romance hit theaters, she appeared in Fierce People (2005), The Tripper (2006), Anamorph (2007), Choke (2008), Deception (2008), The Limits of Control (2009), and Enter the Void (2009). De la Huerta then played Lucy Danziger for an extended arc on Boardwalk Empire. After her Boardwalk stint, she appeared in a 2017 film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and the 2020 drama Puppy Love. Amid the #MeToo movement, the actress accused disgraced studio mogul Harvey Weinstein of rape, filing a $60 million lawsuit in 2018.

David Lee Smith (Dr. Carter)

David Lee Smith took on the role of Dr. Carter, Landon's estranged father, whom he calls on in Jamie's time of need. Smith filled his résumé with TV credits ahead of the role, appearing in '90s episodes of As the World Turns, One Life to Live, All My Children, Suddenly Susan, Star Trek: Voyager, and Pacific Blue. He also had a bit role in Fight Club (1999).

After A Walk to Remember, Smith was in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002), Zodiac (2007), and The Man From Earth (2007). He spent the mid-2000s playing Rick Stetler on CSI: Miami, followed by a string of indie films, an episode of Hawaii Five-0, and a small appearance in the Oscar-winning film Mank (2020).