Who's in Wasp Network on Netflix, and where have you seen them before? Directed by acclaimed French filmmaker Olivier Assayas, the political thriller is based on Fernando Morais' 2011 book The Last Soldiers of the Cold War; an account of Cuban spies who were detained by the U.S. government. Wasp Network released on Netflix on June 19, 2020.
Wasp Network on Netflix revolves around a group of Cuban intelligence officers who infiltrate various Cuban-American groups. Assayas' film examines how the "Cuban Five" made contact with Brothers to the Rescue, an activist group led by CIA trainee José Basulto that vehemently opposes the tactics used by Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Wasp Network was adapted for Netflix by the director, Assayas.
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The Wasp Network main cast includes several big names. Some are known for starring in classics of world cinema, while others are known for recent Netflix productions. Here's a complete cast and character guide for Wasp Network.
Edgar Ramírez As Rene Gonzalez
Edgar Ramírez stars as Rene Gonzalez, a Cuban pilot who flees to Miami.
In pop culture, Ramírez is best known for starring as the title character in Carlos, and for portraying Gianni Versace in American Crime Story. He also stars in The Last Days of American Crime.
Wagner Moura As Juan Pablo Roque
Wagner Moura co-stars as Juan Pablo Roque, a former major in the Cuban air force.
Moura portrayed Pablo Escobar in Narcos. He also starred as Capitão Nascimento in Elite Squad and Spider in Elysium.
Ana de Armas As Ana Magarita Martinez
Ana de Armas co-stars as Ana Magarita Martinez, Juan Pablo Roque's wife.
De Armas starred as Marta Cabrera in Knives Out. She has also appeared in Blade Runner 2049 and portrays Paloma in the upcoming James Bond film No Time to Die.
The Wasp Network Supporting Cast
Gael García Bernal as Viramontez: The head of the Wasp Network. Gael García Bernal starred as Julio Zapata in Y Tu Mamá También and Ernesto "Che" Guevara in The Motorcycle Diaries. He also starred as Rodrigo De Souza in Mozart in the Jungle.
Penélope Cruz as Olga Salanueva: Rene's wife. A Spanish actress, Penélope Cruz won an Academy Award for her performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. She's also received Oscar nominations for Volver and Nine. Cruz is married to actor Javier Bardem.
Leonardo Sbaraglia as José Basulto: The leader of Brothers to the Rescue. Leonardo Sbaraglia portrayed Federico Delgado in Pain and Glory and Mario in The Silence of the Sky.
Raul Bravo as Roberto: Rene's brother. Raul Bravo portrayed Derrick in Papa Hemingway in Cuba.
Osdeymi Pastrana Miranda as Irma: Rene and Olga's daughter. Wasp Network marks the feature debut for Osdeymi Pastrana Miranda.
Julian Flynn as PUND's pilot: Julian Flynn has appeared in A Man Apart and Double Crossed.
Julio Gabay as Denayf Elias Roque: Juan Pablo's Cousin. Wasp Network marks the feature debut for Julio Gabay.
Nolan Guerra Fernandez as Raúl Ernesto Cruz León: A terrorist who bombs a Cuba hotel. Wasp Network marks the feature debut for Nolan Guerra Fernandez.
Tony Plana as Luis Posada Carilles: A terrorist. Tony Plana portrayed Ignacio Suarez in Ugly Betty and Devante Cano in Mayans M.C.