The Lost City cast helps to elevate the movie to a fun adventure throwback with some entertaining characters. With Oscar-winners, Hollywood’s biggest stars, and Harry Potter himself, the star-studded ensemble of The Lost City is one of its biggest selling points. Fans will remember many of these actors for some of their most iconic roles, while others might not be as familiar to them. However, there is plenty of time to explore The Lost City cast and remind people of the colorful characters they play in this wild action-comedy ride.
The Lost City follows Loretta Sageis, a best-selling romance novelist who is on a book tour for her latest novel. However, she is kidnapped by Abigail Fairfax, who is convinced that the fictional lost city is real. In a bid to save her, Alan, a book model, joins the jungle adventure despite not having any actual skills to help. The Lost City is a fun romantic comedy thriller that will see the characters in rather precarious and comedic situations. From big names to up-and-coming talents, The Lost City cast is a fun ensemble worth exploring more.
Actor Name |
Character Portrayed |
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Sandra Bullock |
Loretta Sage |
Channing Tatum |
Alan Caprison/Dash McMahon |
Daniel Radcliffe |
Abigail Fairfax |
Da’Vine Joy Randolph |
Beth |
Brad Pitt |
Jack Trainer |
Sandra Bullock
As Loretta Sage
Character: Loretta Sage is a renowned romance novelist whose books are best-sellers even though she is becoming less interested in the genre. Following the death of her husband, she finds that she is losing a lot of her adventurous spirit that inspires her stories. However, being forced on this treasure hunt actually works to reignite those feelings. Though she is out of her element in the jungle, she proves herself more capable and strong than she ever imagined.
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Title |
Role |
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Speed (1994) |
Annie Porter |
While You Were Sleeping (1995) |
Lucy Eleanor Moderatz |
Miss Congeniality (2000) |
Gracie Hart |
The Proposal (2009) |
Margaret Tate |
The Blind Side (2009) |
Leigh Anne Tuohy |
Actor: Loretta is portrayed by Sandra Bullock, one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Bullock first rose to fame with her winning roles in movies like Speed and While You Were Sleeping. She has starred in some beloved comedies, including Miss Congeniality and The Proposal. She also won an Oscar for her role in the sports drama The Blind Side and was nominated for another for her work in the sci-fi movie Gravity. It was recently revealed Bullock will return to one of her most popular past movies, reuniting with Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic 2.
Channing Tatum
As Alan Caprison/Dash McMahon
Character: Alan Caprison is a dim-witted model who has managed to earn his own iconic status as the model used on the cover of Loretta’s romance-adventure novels, playing her fictional character of Dash McMahon from her books. After Loretta is captured, Alan takes it upon himself to rescue her. He takes to his role as the face of Loretta’s books quite well, and while Loretta herself sees him as a joke, Alan insists he enjoys making her fans happy.
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Role |
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Step Up (2006) |
Tyler Gage |
21 Jump Street (2012) |
Greg Jenko |
Magic Mike (2012) |
Michael “Magic Mike” Lane |
Blink Twice (2024) |
Slater King |
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) |
Gambit |
Actor: Alan is portrayed by Channing Tatum, who started on his way to Hollywood success with roles in Step-Up and She’s the Man. Tatum later showed off his comedic side in 21 Jump Street and its sequel 22 Jump Street. Tatum helped to inspire the entire Magic Mike trilogy, which he also starred in. Most recently, he was seen in the thriller Blink Twice and as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine. He will next star in the true-crime story Roofman.
Daniel Radcliffe
As Abigail Fairfax
Character: Abigail Fairfax is a billionaire and criminal who kidnaps Loretta in a bid to find the lost city that she wrote about in her books. Though he acts as a polite and eager fan at first, Fairfax proves that he is more ruthless and villainous than he lets on. He is an excessively wealthy man who feels as though he has the power to get whatever he wants, but he still wants to have more which fuels his hunt for this supposed lost treasure.
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Title |
Role |
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Harry Potter franchise (2001-2011) |
Harry Potter |
Now You See Me 2 (2016) |
Walter Mabry |
The Woman in Black (2012) |
Arthur Kipps |
Weird: The Al Yankovich Story (2022) |
Al Yankovich |
Actor: Fairfax is portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, who is best known for playing the title character in all eight of the Harry Potter franchise movies. After playing the iconic boy wizard over the course of a decade, Radcliffe has been building an exceptional career outside of the franchise. Radcliffe has also starred in the TBS series Miracle Workers, Now You See Me 2, Weird: The Al Yankovich Story, and The Woman in Black.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
As Beth
Character: Beth is Loretta Sage’s book publicist and close confidante who is actually one of the most competent people amid this massive mess. She is hard on Loretta for her lack of engagement with her fans as well as her slow progress on her latest book. However, when Loretta is kidnapped, Beth jumps into action and even goes after her herself.
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Lady Reed |
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Mahalia Jackson |
The Holdovers (2023) |
Mary Lamb |
Actor: Da’Vine Joy Randolph is an Oscar-winning actor thanks to her breakout role in the comedy-drama The Holdovers. However, she has built a strong career before that as she starred alongside Eddie Murphy in Dolemite is My Name and has played Detective Donna Williams in every season of Only Murders in the Buildings. She will next be seen alongside Brian Tyree Henry and Janelle Monáe in Atlantis and with Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller in Eternity.
Brad Pitt
As Jack Trainer
Character: Jack Trainer is a former Navy SEAL who Alan calls on to help. Unlike Alan, Trainer is the perfect person for the job and quickly locates Loretta while taking out several of the bad guys. Unfortunately for Loretta and Alan, Trainer makes an unexpected early exit from the movie. It makes for one of the biggest surprises in the movie and makes the casting of an A-list actor in the role all the more effective.
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Title |
Role |
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Se7en (1995) |
David Mills |
Ocean’s Eleven (2001) |
Rusty Ryan |
Fight Club (1999) |
Tyler Durden |
Moneyball (2011) |
Billy Beane |
Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood (2019) |
Cliff Booth |
Actor: Brad Pitt is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood having come to fame in Thelma and Louise, A River Runs Through It, and Se7en. He has starred in big blockbuster movies, including Mr. and Mrs. Smith and the Oceans trilogy. He has also appeared in iconic roles like Fight Club and Inglourious Basterds. Pitt has been nominated for Oscars for roles in Twelve Monkeys and Moneyball, and won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood. Most recently he starred with George Clooney in Wolfs and will next be seen in F1.
The Lost City Supporting Cast & Character Guide
Patti Harrison as Allison – Allison is Loretta’s social media manager, which is something Loretta has no interest in. Allison is often unhelpful with the more serious situation Loretta finds herself in and is relegated to looking after Beth’s Nana (Joan Pringle). Patti Harrison is best known for her turns in Together Together, Shrill, A Simple Favor, and Raya and the Last Dragon. She has also earned plenty of fans through her appearances in the sketch show I Think You Should Leave.
Oscar Nuñez as Randy – Randy is a cargo plane pilot who aids with the mission to the lost city. Oscar Nuñez is most famous for playing Oscar Martinez in The Office. He’s also been in The Proposal, the Baywatch remake, Mr. Iglesias, People of Earth, and The Italian Job.
Héctor Aníbal as Rafi – Rafi is one of Abigail Fairfax’s henchmen in The Lost City. Héctor Aníbal has appeared in xXx: Return of Xander Cage and Sugar Fields.
Thomas Forbes-Johnson as Julian – Julian is also one of Abigail Fairfax’s henchmen. Thomas Forbes-Johnson has been a stuntman in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, The Forever Purge, and A Quiet Place Part II.
Originally titled The Lost City of D, The Lost City is a romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. Bullock stars as Loretta Sage, a novelist, as well as Dr. Angela Lovemore, the heroine of her successful romance series. Together they try to escape from a billionaire who is hell-bent on discovering an ancient burial chamber that is described in one of Sage’s books.
- Director
- Adam Nee , Aaron Nee
- Release Date
- March 25, 2022
- Runtime
- 112 Minutes