Netflix is bringing the holiday cheer with a twist this year, diving into “Die Hard” territory with their action-packed Christmas thriller, Carry-On. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, known for The Shallows and Non-Stop, the film follows a TSA agent who gets caught in a high-stakes game when he’s blackmailed into smuggling a dangerous package through airport security. With a stellar cast of familiar faces, here’s your guide to the characters and the actors that bring Carry-On to life.
‘Carry-On’: Complete Cast & Characters Guide of the Netflix Original Movie
Taron Egerton as Ethan Kopek
Taron Egerton stars as Ethan Kopek, a TSA agent aspiring to become a police officer. His life takes a sharp turn when he’s coerced into helping a criminal sneak a mysterious bag onto a plane. Egerton is best known for his roles as Eggsy in the Kingsman films, Elton John in Rocketman, and Johnny in the animated Sing franchise. He also received critical acclaim for his performance in AppleTV+’s Black Bird, earning Emmy and BAFTA nominations.
Jason Bateman as Traveler
Jason Bateman takes on the role of the enigmatic Traveler, the mastermind pulling the strings and blackmailing Kopek. A Netflix favorite thanks to his Emmy-winning performance in Ozark and his comedic turn in Arrested Development, Bateman’s other notable credits include The Outsider, Game Night, and Horrible Bosses. Fans may also recognize his voice as Nick Wilde in Disney’s Zootopia or as the co-host of the SmartLess podcast.
Sofia Carson as Nora Parisi
Sofia Carson plays Nora, Kopek’s girlfriend and a senior official at the airport. Carson gained fame as Evie in Disney’s Descendants franchise and has also starred in Netflix’s Purple Hearts and Feel the Beat.
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Danielle Deadwyler as Elena Cole
Danielle Deadwyler portrays Detective Elena Cole, who’s investigating a case that leads her to the scheme unfolding at the airport. Known for her award-winning role as Mamie Till-Mobley in Till and her performance in The Piano Lesson, Deadwyler has also appeared in Station Eleven, Watchmen, and The Harder They Fall.
Dean Norris as Phil Sarkowski
Dean Norris plays Phil Sarkowski, Kopek’s boss at the TSA. Norris is best known for his iconic role as Hank Schrader in Breaking Bad. His extensive career includes roles in Under the Dome, Total Recall, and Claws.
Theo Rossi as Watcher
Theo Rossi stars as the Watcher, the Traveler’s eyes and ears outside the airport. Rossi is celebrated for his role as Juice on Sons of Anarchy and has recently appeared in The Penguin, Emily the Criminal, and Army of the Dead.
Josh Brener as Herschel
Josh Brener plays Herschel, Detective Cole’s tech-savvy assistant. Known as Big Head on Silicon Valley, Brener has also appeared in The Last of Us, 3 Body Problem, and Mythic Quest. His voice work includes roles in Rugrats (2021) and DuckTales (2017).
Sinqua Walls as Jason Noble
Sinqua Walls portrays Jason Noble, a fellow TSA agent. Walls’ recent projects include Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, The Blackening, and White Men Can’t Jump (2023). He’s also appeared in Teen Wolf and Once Upon a Time.
Tonatiuh as Mateo Flores
Tonatiuh plays Mateo Flores, a passenger trying to smuggle the mystery bag through security. He’s previously appeared in Vida, Promised Land, and Hidden Canyons.
Logan Marshall-Green as Agent Alcott
Rounding up the Carry-On cast is Logan Marshall-Green who takes on the role of Agent Alcott – who joins Detective Cole in unraveling the case. Known for his roles in Upgrade, The Invitation, and Prometheus, Marshall-Green’s TV credits include Big Sky and Devil.
