Summary

• Critics praised Boseman's acting in 21 Bridges, despite mixed reviews of the repetitive storyline.
• The film received a 54% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes but an impressive 91% from audiences.
• 21 Bridges was Chadwick Boseman's last film before his death in August 2020, highlighting his talent.

The 2019 action thriller 21 Bridges includes a well-rounded cast of established film and television actors who help bring life into the drama. The film follows Andre Davis, an NYPD detective, as he orders the police to shut down the 21 river crossing bridges of Manhattan to find two cop killers. Along for the ride is narcotics detective Frankie Burns, who has an ulterior motive in helping Davis and a team of hundreds as they search for the cop killers.

Despite mixed reviews due to the repetitive storyline, critics praised Boseman's acting in the movie. 21 Bridges got a 54% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes but an impressive 91% from audiences. 21 Bridges was also Chadwick Boseman's last film on the big screen before his death in August 2020. In addition to the main actors in 21 Bridges, the ing cast is worthy of recognition in the action thriller.

Chadwick Boseman As Andre Davis

Actor: Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Chadwick Boseman was best known for his role as the Black Panther/King T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film series, Jackie Robinson in 2013's 42, and as Thurgood Marshall in Marshall. He was a graduate of Howard University and studied acting at the Oxford Mid-Summer Program. Boseman died on August 28, 2020, after a long, private battle with colon cancer, and he later won a posthumous Oscar for his role as Black Panther in Marvel's What If...?

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Black Panther (2018), 42 (2013), Marshall (2017), What If...? (2021)

Character: Andre Davis is a successful NYPD Detective who is looking for two cop killers by closing the 21 river crossing bridges of Manhattan as well as struggling to live up to his father's legacy in the department.

Sienna Miller As Frankie Burns

Actor: Born in New York and raised in London, Sienna Miller started out as a model for Italian Vogue and for the 2003 Pirelli calendar. Miller has an extensive television, stage, and film career, having appeared in 2009's G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, 2014's American Sniper, and 2015's Burnt. She's set to star in Kevin Costner's epic Western titled Horizon in 2024.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), American Sniper (2014), Burnt (2015)

Character: Another NYPD detective, Frankie Burns, works in narcotics and works alongside Davis to find the cop killers while concealing her involvement in the drug trafficking scheme.

J.K. Simmons As Captain McKenna

Actor: J.K. Simmons has had a long acting career, ranging from starring as Elliot Page's father in Juno to the role of Bill in 2014's La La Land. He also had a memorable role in 2014's critically acclaimed Whiplash, which won Simmons an Oscar for Best ing Actor. Born in Gross Pointe, Michigan, Simmons originally studied at the University of Montana to become a composer, later getting a Bachelor of Arts in music in 1978.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Whiplash (2014), Juno (2007), La La Land (2016), Being the Ricardos (2021), Spider-Man movies (2002-2023)

Character: Captain McKenna is the head of Davis' precinct and struggles with the loss of two of the men under his command, asking Davis to find and kill them, not revealing that he is part of the corruption at the precinct.

Stephan James As Michael Trujillo

Actor: Originally from Toronto, Stephan James' film and television career has grown extensively since his early television days in 2010. The role of Rayshawn in the series #Freerayshawn earned James an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. James studied acting at the Jarvis Collegiate Institute and sporadically updates his social media pages.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: #Freerayshawn (2020), Homecoming (2018-2020)

Character: MichaTrujillollo is an ex-military, small-time criminal who works alongside his best friend in committing murders and robberies, which have a deep, emotional impact on Michael.

Taylor Kitsch As Ray Jackson

Actor: Best known for his role as Tim Riggins in Friday Night Lights, Taylor Kitsch has starred in both film and television. Kitsch has also starred in the title role in 2012's John Carter and in 2012's Battleship as Lieutenant Alex Hopper. Born in British Columbia, Kitsch grew up in Vancouver and studied acting in New York City, where he modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch among other clothing lines. He currently stars as a lead character in Prime Video's The Terminal List, which is getting a spinoff, Dark Wolf, led by Kitsch.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Friday Night Lights (2006-2011), John Carter (2012), Battleship (2012), True Detective (2015), The Terminal List (2022)

Character: Ray Jackson is an ex-military criminal who, alongside his best friend and fellow veteran Michael Trujillo, is being tracked down by Davis after killing several police officers in a shootout.

Keith David As Deputy Chief Spencer

Actor: Known for his distinctive deep voice, Keith David has had a decades-long career in television and in movies, playing a variety of live-action and animated roles. These roles range from the evil Dr. Facilier in 2009's The Princess & The Frog to the rash and quick-tempered Childs in John Carpenter's The Thing to a comedy role in 1998's There's Something About Mary co-starring Cameron Diaz. Born in New York City, David studied drama at Juilliard School and graduated in 1979.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: John Carpenter's The Thing (1982), There's Something About Mary (1998), The Princess & The Frog (2009), Nope (2022), American Fiction (2023)

Character: Deputy Chief Spencer is a mentor for Andre Davis, having been friends with Davis' father and having known the younger Davis since he was a child.

21 Bridges ing Cast & Characters

Obi Abili as Sergeant Butchco: There is little known about Obi Abili in of social media presence and background, but he is best known for Forgotten Man (2017) and Gambit (2012).

Louis Cancelmi as Toriano Bush: Originally from Pittsburgh, Louis Cancelmi is a well-known stage and television actor, having appeared as Thomas Wilder in Blue Bloods (2015-2016) and has had multiple roles in the Law & Order franchise.

Gary Carr as Hawk Tyler: Gary Carr is an English actor, dancer, and singer who is best known for his role in the BBC series Death in Paradise and for his recurring role as Jack Ross in Downton Abbey season 4.

Victoria Cartagena as Sergeant Yolanda Bell: Victoria Cartagena is primarily a television actress, having starred in many different genres, including her role as Zoe Lopez in The Bedford Diaries and her recurring role as Lourdes in the drama series Manifest.

Chris Ghaffari as Brad Gales: Chris Ghaffari is a relatively unknown actor, who has only been in a handful of movies and television series, with 21 Bridges being one of four film roles. He is best known from Prodigal Son in 2020.

Christian Isaiah as young Andre: Christian Isaiah is a model and actor from Virginia Beach, having been in a variety of film and television roles. This included a recurring role as Liam in Showtime's Shameless and as young Tupac Shakur in Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G.

Adriane Lenox as Vonetta Davis: Originally from Memphis, Adriane Lenox has had a variety of film roles ranging from playing Denise Oher in 2009's The Blind Side to Gina in 2013's The Butler. For her role as Mrs. Muller in Doubt, Lenox won the 2005 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play.

Darren Lipari as Lt. Kelly: Darren Lipari is originally from Long Island and is best known for his roles in short films and television. This includes his role as Bartender Bobby in Welcome to Chippendales and playing the role of Tyler in the 2017 short film Pouring Glory.

Jamie Neumann as Leigh: Jamie Neumann is a trained musician, actor, and dancer, having been in the bands Desert Stars and High and Mighty Brass Band. She is best known for her roles in television and in short films, with one of her best-known roles being Dorothy in the television series The Deuce.

Morocco Omari as Deputy Mayor Antoine Mott: Born in Chicago, Morocco Omari is an actor, screenwriter, and director, having directed several short films as well as starring as Conrad Fuller in several episodes of 2015's Homeland.

Dale Pavinski as Tom Cheaver: An actor, director, and writer, Dale Pavinski is no stranger to police dramas, having guest starred in the CBS series Blue Bloods and NCIS.

Alexander Siddig as Adi: Born in Sudan and raised in Britain, Siddig is best known for his role as Dr. Julian Bashir in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as well as Doran Martell in Game of Thrones. He attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts for his acting education and has one child with ex-wife Nana Visitor.

Sarah Ellen Stephens as young Vonetta: Sarah Ellen Stephens is an actress, producer, and writer, best known for her recurring role as Selena Gaines in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as well as her roles in short films.

Andy Truschinski as Sergeant Dugan: Originally from Wisconsin, Andy Truschinski is primarily a stage actor and director. He is currently the company manager for the American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin, and has collaborated with stage companies all over the world (via American Players Theatre).

21 Bridges is available to stream on Netflix.

Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, American Players Theatre