The She Rides Shotgun cast features Taron Egerton, Ana Sophia Heger and Rob Yang. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Nick Rowland’s 2025 movie on Amazon and MGM+. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

She Rides Shotgun focuses on an American criminal and his 10-year-old daughter. After being released from prison, Nathan realizes that a white supremacist street gang intends to kill him. The narrative follows the main antihero as he vows to protect and educate his daughter. Here’s every actor and character in She Rides Shotgun, an adaptation of Jordan Harper’s 2017 novel.

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She Rides Shotgun Cast: Taron Egerton as Nathan McClusky

Character Profile: An American criminal who finishes a prison sentence. His wife gets killed by a street gang called Aryan Steel. Nathan tries to protect his confused and frightened daughter while being accused of murder.

Egerton’s Resume: Eddie Edwards in Eddie the Eagle (2015), Elton John in Rocketman (2019), James “Jim” Keene in Black Bird (2022), Ethan Kopek in Carry-On (2024), Dave Gudsen in Smoke (2025)

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She Rides Shotgun Cast: Ana Sophia Heger as Polly Huff

Character Profile: Nathan’s 10-year-old daughter. She learns about her mother’s death through a TV report. Polly and her father receive help from a detective while hiding from a white supremacist gang.

Heger’s Resume: Lark in Life in Pieces (2017-19), Sloan in United States of Al (2021), Franny Claire in Things Heard & Seen (2021)

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She Rides Shotgun Cast: Rob Yang as John Park

Character Profile: A detective. He believes in Nathan’s innocence. John learns about law enforcement corruption while helping the main protagonists.

Yang’s Resume: Don Seong in The Americans (2016), Lawrence Yee in Succession (2018-19), Logan Kim in The Resident (2019-21), Steve Park in American Rust (2021-24), Bryce in The Menu (2022)

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She Rides Shotgun Cast: John Carroll Lynch as Houser

Character Profile: The McKinley County sheriff. He is a corrupt man who calls himself the “God of Slabtown.” Houser intimidates and harms anyone who gets in his way.

Lynch’s Resume: Director of Lucky (2017) — Also, Norm Gunderson in Fargo (1996), Steve Carey in The Drew Carey Show (1997-2004), Moses Buggs in Paul (2011), Mac McDonald in The Founder (2016)

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She Rides Shotgun Cast: Odessa A’zion as Charlotte

Character Profile: Nathan’s ex-lover. She was close with his late brother. Charlotte allows Nathan and Polly to temporarily stay at her home.

A’zion’s Resume: Liv in Nashville (2017), Stephanie in Ghosts (2022-), Riley in Hellraiser (2022), Nina in Until Dawn (2025), Tallulah in I Love LA (2025-)

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She Rides Shotgun Cast: David Lyons as Jimmy

Character Profile: John’s colleague. He is a detective who seems disinterested in local corruption. Jimmy gets exposed for colluding with Houser.

Lyons’ Resume: Ian in Eat Pray Love (2010), Sebastian “Bass” Monroe in Revolution (2012-14), Tierney in Safe Haven (2013), Detective Aames in Truth Be Told (2021-23), Agent Brian Abbott in The Beast in Me (2025)

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The She Rides Shotgun cast also includes:

• Travis Hammer as Felix
• Matt Roszak as A-Rod
• Keith Jardine as Magic
• Santiago Segura as Luis
• Esodie Geiger as Maya
• Jamie Bernadette as Mom at School
• Kiko Sanchez as Motel Man No. 1
• Loren Anthony as Motel Man No. 2
• Rebecca Hill Casey as Cashier
• Conrad Padilla as Good Samaritan

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