Meet the Cast of Apple TV’s ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ (with Pictures)
Directed by Sam Hargrave and written by David Coggeshall, Apple TV’s upcoming action-comedy film ‘Matchbox: The Movie‘ brings Mattel’s iconic toy vehicle brand to live-action cinema. The narrative centers on former soldier Sean Walker, who reunites with childhood friends only to be framed for the theft of a missing nuclear warhead.
In order to clear their names, the group must band together to steal the weapon back from the real culprits. Scheduled for release on October 9, 2026, the feature boasts an expansive ensemble of prominent film and television performers.
John Cena
John Cena leads the production as Sean Walker, a former soldier and spy caught in the middle of a national security crisis. The actor successfully transitioned from a record-setting career in professional wrestling to major blockbuster Hollywood cinema. He previously starred as the titular superhero in the television series ‘Peacemaker’ after debuting the role in ‘The Suicide Squad’. His recent credits include major studio projects like ‘F9: The Fast Saga’ and ‘Vacation Friends’. Cena brings a combination of physical presence and established comedic timing to the leading role.
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel stars in the action-comedy as Aimee, one of Sean Walker’s trusted childhood companions. Biel initially gained widespread prominence for her long-running television role as Mary Camden on the family drama series ‘7th Heaven’. She earned critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination for executive producing and starring in the mystery anthology series ‘The Sinner’. Her film career includes prominent roles in ‘The Illusionist’, ‘Blade: Trinity’, and the 2012 remake of ‘Total Recall’. In this feature, Biel joins the central squad attempting to pull off the nuclear recovery mission.
Sam Richardson
Sam Richardson portrays Crosby, one of the central friends unexpectedly caught up in the government conspiracy. Richardson is an Emmy Award-winning actor best known for playing Richard Splett in the political comedy series ‘Veep’. He earned further acclaim for his recurring turn as Edwin Akufo in the sports comedy series ‘Ted Lasso’. His feature film credits include key roles in ‘The Tomorrow War’, ‘Werewolves Within’, and ‘Hocus Pocus 2’.
Arturo Castro
Arturo Castro appears in the ensemble cast as Ted, completing the core team of longtime friends on the run. The Guatemalan actor gained widespread recognition for his recurring role as Jaimé Castro in the comedy series ‘Broad City’. He subsequently created, wrote, and headlined his own sketch comedy project, ‘Alternatino with Arturo Castro’. Castro has also appeared in high-profile projects such as ‘Narcos’, ‘The Menu’, and the 2024 action film ‘Road House’.
Teyonah Parris
Teyonah Parris takes on the role of Charmaine, working alongside the core group to navigate the high-stakes espionage plot. Parris achieved breakthrough roles as Dawn Chambers in ‘Mad Men’ and Coco Conners in the satirical comedy ‘Dear White People’. She portrays superhero Monica Rambeau within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in both ‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Marvels’. Additionally, she delivered acclaimed leading performances in the horror reboot ‘Candyman’ and the science-fiction comedy ‘They Cloned Tyrone’.
Kristofer Hivju
Kristoffer Hivju joins the production in an unannounced role within the action-comedy storyline. The Norwegian actor is internationally recognized for portraying the fierce wildling warrior Tormund Giantsbane in ‘Game of Thrones’. His Hollywood feature film credits include major franchise appearances in ‘The Fate of the Furious’ and ‘Red One’. Hivju also portrayed Nivellen in the fantasy television series ‘The Witcher’.
Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda joins the international ensemble in a featured supporting role. Hooda previously collaborated with director Sam Hargrave on the hit action thriller ‘Extraction’. He is an established leading man in Indian cinema, earning praise for performances in ‘Highway’, ‘Sarbjit’, and ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. The actor recently directed, co-wrote, and starred in the historical biographical drama ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’.
Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira is cast in the high-octane ensemble in an undisclosed character role. Gurira is widely celebrated for portraying Michonne Hawthorne across multiple seasons of ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’. She also plays General Okoye, head of the Dora Milaje, in Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’. In addition to her on-screen roles, Gurira is a Tony Award-nominated playwright for the stage production ‘Eclipsed’.
Corey Stoll
Corey Stoll features as a key member of the project’s veteran supporting cast. Stoll earned a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Representative Peter Russo in the drama series ‘House of Cards’. His notable film credits include playing Darren Cross in ‘Ant-Man’ and Ernest Hemingway in ‘Midnight in Paris’. Stoll has also held leading television roles in ‘Billions’ and appeared in the crime drama ‘The Many Saints of Newark’.
Bill Camp
Bill Camp appears as part of the supporting cast in the Mattel feature adaptation. Camp is an acclaimed character actor who earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for his performance in the miniseries ‘The Night Of’. His extensive filmography includes appearances in award-winning features such as ‘Lincoln’, ‘Birdman’, ‘Joker’, and ’12 Years a Slave’. On television, he has taken on pivotal roles in acclaimed miniseries like ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ and ‘Presumed Innocent’.
Golshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani rounds out the ensemble cast for the high-stakes action feature. Farahani previously worked closely with director Sam Hargrave by playing mercenary Nik Khan in ‘Extraction’ and ‘Extraction 2’. The Iranian-French actress has starred in critically acclaimed international features such as ‘About Elly’ and ‘Paterson’. Her prominent television roles include playing Aneesha Malik in the science-fiction series ‘Invasion’.
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