The Rip cast features Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Steven Yeun. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Joe Carnahan’s 2026 Netflix movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Rip takes place in Miami, Florida. As a police lieutenant named Dane Dumars grieves his late son, he prepares to recover drug money at a stash house. The narrative follows the main protagonist and his colleagues as they find over $20 million and theorize about a possible mole in their unit. Here’s every actor and character in The Rip.

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The Rip Cast: Matt Damon as Dane Dumars

Character Profile: A police lieutenant. He is a divorced man whose 10-year-old son passed away from cancer. Dane executes a complicated plan upon arriving at a stash house.

Damon’s Resume: Will in Good Will Hunting (1997), Jason Bourne in The Bourne Identity Movie Franchise (2002-2016), Colin in The Departed (2006), Mark Watney in The Martian (2015), Leslie Groves in Oppenheimer (2023)

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The Rip Cast: Ben Affleck as JD Byrne

Character Profile: Dane’s colleague. He is a detective sergeant who grieves the death of his captain/love interest. JD worries about Dane’s motivations upon finding $20 million at a stash house.

Affleck’s Resume: Director of The Town (2010) and Argo (2012) — Also, Chuckie in Good Will Hunting (1997), Nick Dunne in Gone Girl (2016), Vic Van Allen in Deep Water (2022)

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The Rip Cast: Steven Yeun as Mike Ro

Character Profile: Dane and JD’s colleague. He is a detective who seemingly colludes with a suspect. Mike protects his best interests while keeping an eye on Dane and JD.

Yeun’s Resume: Glenn Rhee in The Walking Dead (2010-16), Derek Cho in Mayhem (2017), Jacob in Minari (2020), Ricky “Jupe” Park in Nope (2022), Danny Cho in Beef (2023-)

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The Rip Cast: Teyana Taylor as Numa Baptiste

Character Profile: Dane and JD’s colleague. She is a detective who enjoys her work. Numa considers stealing drug money to improve her lifestyle.

Taylor’s Resume: A Popular Recording Artist — Also, Bopoto in Coming 2 America (2021), Mary Magdalene in The Book of Clarence (2023), Imani in White Men Can’t Jump (2023), Perfidia in One Battle After Another (2025)

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The Rip Cast: Catalina Sandino Moreno as Lolo Salazar

Character Profile: Dane and JD’s colleague. She is a mother who lashes out when her phone gets taken away at a stash house. Lolo considers stealing drug money to help cover her personal expenses.

Moreno’s Resume:  María Álvarez in Maria Full of Grace (2004), Alma Ruiz in The Bridge (2013), Luisa in A Most Violent Year (2014), Luisa Leon in The Affair (2015-19), Tabitha Matthews in From (2022-24)

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The Rip Cast: Sasha Calle as
Desiree “Desi” Lopez Molina

Character Profile: A resident of North Miami. Dane’s crew finds over $20 million in her late grandmother’s home. Desi is a police informant who worries about her safety.

Calle’s Resume: Virginia in Socially Awkward (2017), Lola Rosales in The Young and the Restless (2018-21), Kara Zor-El/Supergirl in The Flash (2023), Adult Eva in In the Summers (2024), Sandra in On Swift Horses (2024)

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The Rip cast also includes:

• Kyle Chandler as DEA Agent Mateo “Matty” Nix
• Scott Adkins as FBI Agent Del Byrne
• Daisuke Tsuji as FBI Agent Logan Casiano
• Nestor Carbonell as Major Thom Vallejo
• Lina Esco as Captain Jackie Velez
• Alex Hernandez as Hialeah Patrolman Warwick
• Cliff Chamberlain as Hialeah Patrolman Junger
• Jose Pablo Cantillo as DEA Agent Dayo Reyes
• Marco Morales as Cartel Lookout
• Sal Lopez as Mr. Zeltzin

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