The Land of Bad cast features Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe and Luke Hemsworth. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for William Eubank’s 2024 movie on Netflix. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Land of Bad chronicles a U.S. military mission in the southern Philippines. As American soldiers attempt to rescue a CIA asset, they strategize against a group of militants. The narrative follows a U.S. Air Force drone pilot as he tries to survive while receiving assistance from military colleagues at Nellis Air Force Base. Here’s every actor and character in Land of Bad.

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Land of Bad Cast: Liam Hemsworth as AF Sgt. JJ Kinney

Character Profile: A U.S. Air Force drone pilot. He is an Ohio native who thinks about his late father. JJ tries to survive during a mission in the southern Philippines while communicating with Nellis Air Force Base.

Hemsworth’s Resume: Josh Taylor in Neighbours (2007-08), Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games (2012), Jake Morrison in Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher (2019), Blake in Isn’t It Romantic (2019)

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Land of Bad Cast: Russell Crowe as AF Capt. Eddie Grimm “Reaper”

Character Profile: A U.S. Air Force captain. He clashes with a superior officer. Reaper bonds with JJ while discussing their Ohio backgrounds.

Crowe’s Resume: Hando in Romper Stomper (1992), Bud White in L.A. Confidential (1997), Maximus in Gladiator (2000), John Nash in A Beautiful Mind (2001), Javert in Les Misérables (2012)

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Land of Bad Cast: Luke Hemsworth as Sgt. Abell

Character Profile: A member of a U.S. Army Delta Force team. He is a sergeant who offers advice to JJ. Abell gets targeted by the Abu Sayyaf with an RPG.

Hemsworth’s Resume: John Carter/Nathan Tyson in Neighbours (2001-08), Ashley Stubbs in Westworld (2016-22), Actor Thor in Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Bosch in Ocean Boy (2022), Keith in Next Goal Wins (2023)

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Land of Bad Cast: Ricky Whittle as Sgt. Bishop

Character Profile: Abell’s comrade. He values traditional combat. Bishop gets captured by the Abu Sayyaf.

Whittle’s Resume: Ryan Naysmith in Dream Team (2002-07), Calvin Valentine in Hollyoaks (2006-11), Captain East in Austenland (2013), Lincoln in The 100 (2014-16), Shadow Moon in American Gods (2017-21)

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Land of Bad Cast: Milo Ventimiglia as Master Sgt. John “Sugar” Sweet

Character Profile: Abell and Bishop’s comrade. He is a husband and father. Sugar survives an attack by the Abu Sayyaf but experiences a fateful event after reuniting with JJ.

Ventimiglia’s Resume: Jess Mariano in Gilmore Girls (2001-06), Peter Petrelli in Heroes (2006-10), Ted Grey in Pathology (2008), Rick Rape in Gamer (2009), Jack Pearson in This Is Us (2016-22)

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Land of Bad Cast: Chika Ikogwe as Staff Sgt. Nia Branson

Character Profile: Reaper’s colleague at Nellis Air Force Base. She handles communications while assisting with JJ’s mission. Nia views Reaper as a father figure.

Ikogwe’s Resume: Mikki/Goblin in Mikki vs the World (2021-22), Butcher Boy/Steph/Fletch in The Moth Effect (2021), Jojo Obah in Heartbreak High (2022-), Ashleigh in The Tourist (2022), Ms. Cadogan in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)

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The Land of Bad cast also includes:

• Daniel MacPherson as Colonel Duz Packett
• Robert Rabiah as Saeed Hashimi
• Jack Finsterer as Victor Petrov
• Chris Masters Mah as Bearded Man
• Lincoln Lewis as Young Airman
• Lachlan Engeler as Airman (Phone)
• Miguel Usares as Nervous Airman
• Timothy Latimer as Blackhawk Pilot
• Michael Joaquin as Hercules Co-Pilot
• Joey Vieira as Pilot Trevor Pinner

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.