Jeremy Saulnier's fifth feature film, Rebel Ridge is significantly different from the director's previous works. Unlike Blue Ruin, Green Room, Hold the Dark, and Murder Party, Rebel Ridge does not feature graphic violence and relies more on gradually building tension to keep a viewer hooked.

However, despite this, Saulnier's directorial forte is still on full display as he cleverly explores subjects like racism and flawed laws surrounding civil asset forfeiture and misdemeanor sentences. The film's gripping narrative is held together by its cast, which includes both familiar and new faces. Since the cast plays a crucial role in selling Rebel Ridge's crime drama to audiences, viewers may be curious where they know the movie's actors from.

Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond

Date Of Birth: June 7, 1994

• Active Since: 2016

Actor: Born in Brixton, Greater London, English actor Aaron Pierre studied Performing Arts at Lewisham College before he got the opportunity to attend the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. After graduating in 2016, he made his television acting debut with Prime Suspect: Tennison. After taking up a few minor roles in shows like Britannia and The A Word, he got to play Dev-Em in 20 Krypton episodes. His breakthrough came in 2021 when he portrayed Caeser in Amazon Prime's The Underground Railroad, which paved the way for him to land mainstream movie roles.

As per reports, John Boyega was the first choice to portray Terry Richmond in Rebel Ridge.

Aaron Pierre has been gaining immense momentum as an actor in recent years. He is not only a part of the MCU's Blade's roster but has also voiced Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King. As per reports, John Boyega was the first choice to portray Terry Richmond in Rebel Ridge. However, Aaron Pierre was taken aboard after Boyega stepped away from the project.

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Character: Aaron Pierre plays the main character, Terry Richmond, in Rebel Ridge. Richmond is a former marine who arrives in a small town to bail his cousin out of prison. However, things take a grim turn when two police officers crash his bike and seize his bail money in the name of civil asset forfeiture. Determined to get his brother out of prison before it is too late, Richmond races against time to find a way around the town's corrupt legal system.

Don Johnson as Chief Sandy Burnne

Date Of Birth: December 15, 1949

• Active Since: 1969

Actor: Born in Flat Creek, Missouri, Don Johnson moved to Wichita, Kansas, with his family when he was five years old. His earliest foray into acting was at Wichita South High School when he ed his school's theater program. After graduating, he attended the University of Kansas as a theater major but dropped out and moved to San Francisco, California, almost midway through the program. This is when he ed the American Conservatory Theater.

Johnson made his feature film debut with The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart in 1970 but struggled to land any major TV or movie roles in the following years. His big break came when he got the opportunity to play undercover police detective Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice, which instantly made him a household name. Since then, the actor has starred in several renowned movies and TV shows, like Nash Bridges, When In Rome, Knives Out, and Django Unchained.

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Character: Don John's Chief Sandy Burnne is the main antagonist in Rebel Ridge, who initially underestimates Terry Richmond. However, the more he learns the truth about Richmond's past, the more he realizes he messed up with the wrong man. Before he can reverse the damage he has caused, it is already too late, as Richmond sets out to expose his unlawful deeds.

AnnaSophia Robb as Summer McBride

Date Of Birth: December 8, 1993

• Active Since: 2003

Actor: Born in Denver, Colorado, AnnaSophia Robb made her acting debut with Nicklodean's Drake & Josh. After playing a few small roles in several movies and TV shows, she garnered more attention as an actress after she portrayed Violet Beauregarde in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Her breakthrough came in 2007 when she starred as Leslie Burke in the widely acclaimed Bridge to Terabithia. The actress is also recognizable for her roles in movies and shows, like The Expecting, Little Fires Everywhere, The Way Way Back, The Race to Witch Mountain, and Soul Surfer.

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Character: In Rebel Ridge, AnnaSophia Robb plays Summer, the person in the central town who dares to help Terry Richmond. However, helping Richmond eventually lands her in some serious trouble because it puts her in the local law enforcement's crosshairs. Despite this, she stands for what is morally right instead of succumbing to the pressures of corruption and danger.

Rebel Ridge ing Cast & Characters

David Denman as Officer Evan Marston: David Denman, of the Logan Lucky, Mare of Easttown, and Big Fish fame, plays a police officer named Evan Marston in Rebel Ridge.

Emory Cohen as Officer Steve Lann: Best known for his roles in The Bikeriders, Netflix's The OA, and The Place Beyond the Pines, Emory Cohen portrays a corrupt police officer named Steve Lann in Rebel Ridge.

Steve Zissis as Elliot: Recognizable for his roles in The Changeling, Happy Death Day 2 U, and Her, Steve Zissis appears as a government employee named Elliot in Rebel Ridge.

Zsane Jhe as Officer Jessica Sims: Zsane Jhe's Jessica Sims is the only female police officer in Rebel Ridge's central town. Before the Netflix film, the actress was seen in shows and movies like Black Lightining, Watchmen, and The Hate U Give.

Dana Lee as Mr. Liu: Mr. Liu, Terry Richmond's former employer, is portrayed by Dana Lee in Rebel Ridge. Lee is known for his roles in Dr. Ken, Birds of Prey, Rambo: First Blood Part II, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

James Cromwell as Judge: Best known for playing characters in movies, like The Green Mile, L.A. Confidential, Star Trek: First , James Cromwell portrays the central town's Judge in Rebel Ridge.

C.J. LeBlanc as Mike Simmons: C.J. LeBlanc, who has previously appeared in films like Project Power, Just Mercy, and Arsenal, plays Terry Richmon's cousin, Mike Simmons, in Rebel Ridge.