The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard Cast & Character Guide

Here’s the full, star-studded cast lineup for The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. Released in 2017, The Hitman’s Bodyguard promised 2 hours of Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson bickering with each other, complete with explosions, gunfights and car chases. Though reviews were mixed, the impressive A-list credentials and fun character chemistry was enough to warrant a follow-up, and The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard was announced the following year.

Set 4 years on from the original, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard reunites much of the original cast (the ones that survived, anyway), and turns the star power to 11 with some massive new additions. Originally set for 2020, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard got caught up in the raft of pandemic movie delays, and is now set for June 16, 2021. These are the faces you can expect to see, including the Hitman, his Wife, and her Bodyguard.

Ryan Reynolds as Michael Bryce

Michael Bryce was a hotshot bodyguard rebuilding his reputation after a very dramatic fall from grace. When The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard begins, Bryce is haunted by the specter of his nemesis, Darius Kincaid, and must take a sabbatical from security duties completely. In a neat twist, he initially refuses to partake in violence and killing of any kind in the sequel. Don’t expect that to last until the end credits. Ryan Reynolds will, of course, be known to viewers as Deadpool, Green Lantern, Detective Pikachu, and the co-owner of Wrexham AFC.

Samuel L. Jackson as Darius Kincaid

Vicious hitman Darius Kincaid formed an uneasy partnership with Bryce in The Hitman’s Bodyguard, killing Gary Oldman’s considerably more vicious Dukhovich. Sent to jail in the film’s final moments, no amount of security could keep Kincaid from his wife. The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard finds Kincaid in need of protection once again, as another big-shot criminal comes for his head. Despite growing closer during their time together, Bryce and Kincaid are still far from best friends. Samuel L. Jackson is best known for his work with Quentin Tarantino, his role as Nick Fury in the MCU, and as Mace Windu in the Star Wars prequels.

Salma Hayek as Sonia Kincaid

Salma Hayek enjoyed a small but memorable role in The Hitman’s Bodyguard. Despite being locked up, her passionate, inextinguishable love for Darius evidently transcends the boundaries of a jail cell. Sonia Kincaid enjoys a more central role in The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. She saves Bryce from being assassinated on vacation, but only to recruit him as a bodyguard for her husband, who once again finds himself in danger. Hayek is famous for From Dusk till Dawn, and will star as Ajax in the MCU’s upcoming Eternals.

Morgan Freeman

The biggest addition to The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is unquestionably Morgan Freeman, reportedly in the role of “Senior.” There’s an intentional veil of secrecy surrounding Freeman’s character, and trailers have frustratingly obscured his role in the plot, potentially suggesting an overarching villain. Morgan Freeman became a cinematic legend thanks to turns in The Shawshank Redemption, Bruce Almighty, Seven, the Dark Knight trilogy, etc…

Antonio Banderas as Aristotle Papadopolous

One character definitely on villain duties in The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is Aristotle Papadopolous, played by Antonio Banderas. Aristotle is the man gunning for Kincaid in the sequel, and looks to be a ruthless, influential criminal not afraid to get his hands bloody. Banderas’ filmography includes The Mask of Zorro, Spy Kids, Philadelphia, and various Shrek movies as Puss in Boots.

Supporting Characters In The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

Frank Grillo as Interpol Agent – Known for playing Crossbones in the MCU and appearing in the Purge franchise, Grillo is an Interpol officer who uses Bryce and the Kincaids to get to Aristotle.

Tom Hopper as Magnusson – Playing a character called Magnusson, Tom Hopper can be seen in The Umbrella Academy as Luther.

Richard E. Grant as Mr. Seifert – A carry-over from the original film, Seifert is a businessman who hired Bryce even after his career went awry. The character will return in the sequel, once again played by Richard E. Grant, who is recognizable from Withnail & I, Logan, and Doctor Who.

Gabriella Wright as Veronika – Described as a “personal hitwoman” for Aristotle, Gabriella Wright is most famous for her stint as Queen Claude in The Tudors.

Rebecca Front as Bryce’s Therapist – Featured prominently in The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard trailers, Bryce’s therapist forbids him from all bodyguarding duties. She’s played by Rebecca Front, a British comedic actress widely known for The Thick Of It and the Alan Partridge series.

Kristofer Kamiyasu as Zento – Zento is a hitman attached to Bryce’s AAA security service, played by Kristofer Kamiyasu, who has enjoyed an extensive career in Scandinavia.

Blake Ritson as Gunther – Ritson recently featured as Brainiac in the Krypton TV series.

Caroline Goodall as Crowley – British actress Caroline Goodall previously appeared in Hook, The Princess Diaries and, more recently, The Bay of Silence.

Dragan Mićanović as Vlad – A Guy Ritchie regular seen in Layer Cake and RocknRolla.

Brian Caspe as Walter Fiscer – Has appeared in Jojo Rabbit, Wanted, Doctor Who and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

Kate Nichols as Bryce’s Mother – The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard looks to feature flashbacks to Bryce’s childhood, bringing his mother into the story. The trailer teases themes of parenthood, with the Kincaids trying for a baby, and this could send Bryce on a journey of inner self-reflection.

Tomi May as Viktor – Played the Russian father in the theatrical cut of Justice League, as well as Miroslav in Line of Duty.

Anna-Maria Everett as Elena – Portrayed Magsy Carter in Containment, Everett is Elena in The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.

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