Warning: Contains potential SPOILERS for The Terminal List
Prime Video's The Terminal List series features a host of familiar faces portraying the characters from Jack Carr's novel. Chris Pratt leads the cast as James Reece, a Navy SEAL who finds himself in the midst of a conspiracy after his entire team is mysteriously taken out in a mission gone bad, propelling him on a relentless journey of vengeance. Pratt is joined by Taylor Kitsch, Constance Wu, Riley Keough, Jai Courtney, JD Pardo and Jeanne Tripplehorn who round out the main cast of the series.
The Terminal List is based on Carr's 2020 novel of the same name, which is the first of a series featuring the character of James Reece. Similar to Jack Reacher or Jack Ryan, The Terminal List is the latest Prime Video entry in the military-themed operator genre. The author has said that he wrote the character with Chris Pratt in mind after seeing him play a Navy SEAL in 2012's Zero Dark Thirty and even envisioned director Antoine Fuqua at the helm of an adaptation, both of which came true when The Terminal List was optioned.
As with any adaptation of a book series there are always main, recurring, and one-shot characters, of which The Terminal List is no different. Fans of the book series will recognize many characters that appear in The Terminal List that appear throughout the books, while others appear only in the title in question, frequently as villains that don't survive the journey. Below is a breakdown of the main and supporting players in Prime Video's adaptation of Jack Carr's The Terminal List:
Chris Pratt as James Reece
Pratt plays the lead protagonist of The Terminal List, Commander James Reece, a Navy SEAL who suffers immense tragedy abroad and at home, sending him on a mission of vengeance that leads him to the very top of the U.S. government. Best known for his recent roles in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy franchise as Star-Lord and the Jurassic World franchise as Owen Grady, Pratt's roots go back primarily to supporting comedy roles, including his part as Andy Dwyer in the sitcom Parks and Recreation, and Emmet in The LEGO Movie franchise.
Taylor Kitsch as Ben Edwards
Kitsch plays James Reece's close friend Ben Edwards in The Terminal List, a former SEAL now working for the CIA who helps Reece carry out his mission of vengeance. The actor is no stranger to portraying Navy SEALS, playing Michael "Murph" Murphy in Lone Survivor, Chon in Oliver Stone's Savages, and Ghost in American Assassin. Kitsch has also starred in a number of notable films and TV series, including box office bomb John Carter, True Detective season 2, Waco, and Only The Brave.
Constance Wu as Katie Buranek
Wu plays journalist Katie Buranek in The Terminal List, who gets wrapped up in James Reece's story, eventually working with him to uncover the truth of what led to his unit's sabotage and the mystery surrounding his tragic loss at home. Best known as Jessica Huang in ABC's Fresh Off the Boat series, Wu has established herself in various projects, including lead roles in both Crazy Rich Asians and Hustlers.
Jai Courtney as Steve Horn
Courtney plays Steve Horn in The Terminal List, the CEO of Capstone, a global fund that dabbles in everything from pharmaceuticals to military technology, getting in James Reece's crosshairs for his involvement in an experimental drug called RD4895. The actor is best known for his role as Captain Boomerang in 2016's Suicide Squad and 2021's The Suicide Squad, as well as projects like Spartacus, the Divergent series, Jack Reacher, A Good Day To Die Hard, and Netflix's Stateless.
Riley Keough as Lauren Reece
Keough plays James Reece's wife, Lauren Reece, who serves as a comfort and guiding light for the fractured Reece, especially after the events that shake his world upside down in The Terminal List. The granddaughter of Elvis Presley, Keough has made a name for herself as a strong actress, making her debut as Marie Currie in The Runaways biopic before starring in a string of notable projects, including The Girlfriend Experience, Magic Mike, Mad Max: Fury Road (as one of Immortan Joe's "wives"), Zola, and The Devil All The Time.
Jeanne Tripplehorn as Secretary Hartley
Tripplehorn plays Secretary of Defense Lorraine Hartley, an ambitious politician with an eye toward the SpecOps community that could get her into deeper trouble than she's prepared for. Best known for her work in Basic Instinct and HBO's Big Love, Tripplehorn has a long string of credits in her resume, including The Firm, Waterworld, Criminal Minds, and The Gilded Age season 1.
JD Pardo as Tony Layun
Pardo plays Tony Layun in The Terminal List, an FBI agent tasked with bringing in James Reece when he goes rogue. Layun is the current star of FX's Mayans as Ezekiel 'EZ' Reyes and has appeared in other TV projects, including American Dreams, Clubhouse, The O.C., and Hidden Palms. He recently appeared in F9: The Fast Saga as Jack Toretto.
The Terminal List Supporting Cast
Arlo Mertz as Lucy Reece: Mertz plays James Reece's daughter, Lucy Reece in The Terminal List. She is part of the foundation of his mission and the one person he holds most dear in his life next to his wife. She has previously appeared in Lucy in the Sky and The First Lady, with The Terminal List being her first recurring TV role.
Jared Shaw as Ernest 'Boozer' Vickers: A former Navy SEAL turned actor, Shaw plays Boozer in The Terminal List, one of James Reece's most trusted comrades. Shaw also serves as an associate producer on the show and has starred in The Warfighters and Chris Pratt's The Tomorrow War. He'll next appear in Alex Garland's Civil War.
LaMonica Garrett as Commander Bill Cox: Garrett most recently appeared in Taylor Sheridan's 1883 as Thomas and plays Commander Cox in The Terminal List, a hard-nosed leader who must contend with his actions against James Reece. The actor has also appeared in shows like Sons of Anarchy, Designated Survivor, The Last Ship, and as The Monitor in CW's Arrowverse.
Christina Vidal as Mac Wilson: In Amazon's The Terminal List, Vidal plays a U.S. Marshal on the case to track down James Reece, working closely with Tony Layun. Vidale has previously appeared in TV shows like Training Day, Grand Hotel, and United We Fall.
The Terminal List episode 1 arrives on Amazon Prime Friday, July 1st