Bullet Train movie cast guide: Who is each actor playing in the movie?
By Tiara Starks
Hop on board and get to know the cast of the movie Bullet Train. This high powered action-comedy will be released theatrically. The movie is directed by David Leitch with a screenplay by Zak Olkewicz. Bullet Train is based on a novel written by Kotaro Isaka, under the title Maria Beetle which follows a group of well-trained assassins and hitmen who have conflicting motives.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced film this summer with familiar faces, Bullet Train is equipped with a star-studded cast made up of both comedic and dramatic actors. You’re sure to see an array of actors who have worked in the superhero and action/crime adventure genre. With its jam-packed cast, let’s take a look at who is playing who before the film hits theaters.
Bullet Train movie cast guide
Brad Pitt as Ladybug
Ladybug is described as a “a seasoned but unlucky American assassin” who is tasked with collecting a briefcase on a bullet train heading from Tokyo to Kyoto.
The bonafide movie star returns to the big screen in this leading role having last been seen in a smaller but memorable role in another 2022 release, The Lost City as well as Ad Astra and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Joey King as The Prince
“The Prince” a British assassin posing as a schoolgirl. She is the daughter of the The White Death, a man who leads Japan’s largest criminal organization.
King is well-known for her leading role in the Netflix teen comedy movie franchise The Kissing Booth. She also took to the big screen as the star in The Princess on Hulu which was recently released on the streaming platform.
Brian Tyree Henry as Lemon
Lemon is a British assassin, who, accompanied by his brother Tangerine, are tasked with returning The White Death’s son to his presence.
Henry is most known for his role as Phastos in Marvel Comics’ The Eternals, Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles in FX’s Atlanta. He was also seen in If Beale Street Could Talk, Godzilla vs. Kong, and appeared on Broadway in the musical Book of Mormon and the play Lobby Hero
Aaron Taylor Johnson as Tangerine
Tangerine is a British assassin who, previously mentioned, is working on a mission with his brother Lemon.
Johnson is known for portraying Quicksilver/Pietro Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in films such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron. He was last seen the features Tenet and The King’s Man.
Michael Shannon as The White Death
The White Death is the lead antagonist of the movie. He’s known as one of the most feared crime bosses in the world.
Shannon was most recently seen starring in the Hulu original series Nine Perfect Strangers. Prior, he was seen in Heart of Champions and Knives Out, and will star in the upcoming Paramount+ miniseries George and Tammy.
Sandra Bullock as Maria Beetle
Maria Beetle serves as Ladybug’s handler and point-of-contact as he navigates the twists and turns of his mission.
The high profile actress was recently seen in The Lost City alongside her co-star Pitt. She was also last seen in The Unforgivable on Netflix and is known for her leading role in the Netflix film Bird Box.
Logan Lerman as The Son
The Son is one of the White Death’s other children who is being brought back to his father by Lemon and Tangerine.
Lerman is known for his portrayal of the titular character in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians
film franchise. He was last seen in the features Press Play and Sherman. He is currently in the main role of Jonah Heidelbaum in Hunters on Amazon Prime.
Ryan Reynolds as Carver
Carver is the assassin who Ladybug is filling in for. His importance in the film has not been revealed aside from that but considering the film is based on his disappearance, there might be some more merit to his small cameo than we know.
Reynolds is most known by fans for his portrayal of the Marvel Comics character, Deadpool. The actor still maintains a strong presence on-screen even after his previous successful release Free Guy.
Zazie Beetz as The Hornet
The Hornet is an assassin who specializes in poisons who’s posing as a train passenger.
Beetz, another MCU alum, is no stranger to the action genre. She appeared as the Marvel Comics character Domino in Deadpool, Sophie Dumond in Joker, and has a main role as Vanessa “Van” Keefer in FX’s Atlanta.
Additional talent include names such as Karen Fukuhara, who you may recognize Fukuhara as Katana in D.C.’s Suicide Squad and as Kimiko Miyashiro on Amazon Prime’s The Boys, which was recently renewed for a fourth season, Benito A. Martínez Ocasio aka singer-songwriter Bad Bunny as The Wolf, a Mexican assassin, and Andrew Koji as Kimura, a Japanese assassin.