The Crime 101 cast features Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Barry Keoghan. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Bart Layton’s 2026 movie on Amazon. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Crime 101 takes place in Los Angeles, California. As a male thief targets victims on the 101 freeway, an LAPD detective analyzes the criminal’s behavioral patterns. The narrative follows the main players as they strategize against each other while working through issues in their respective personal lives. Here’s every actor and character in Crime 101, an adaptation of Don Winslow’s 2020 novella.

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Crime 101 Cast: Chris Hemsworth as Davis

Character Profile: A professional thief. He is a mysterious man who carries out crimes near the 101 freeway. Davis tries to develop a romantic relationship with a young woman but gets distracted by a conspiracy involving an underworld collaborator.

Hemsworth’s Resume: George Kirk in Star Trek (2009), Curt in The Cabin in the Woods (2011), Thor in the MCU (2012-), Tyler Rake in Extraction (2020), Dr. Dementus in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

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Crime 101 Cast: Mark Ruffalo as Lou

Character Profile: An LAPD detective. He analyzes the behavioral patterns of an unidentified freeway thief. Lou focuses heavily on work while dealing with a separation from his wife.

Ruffalo’s Resume: Paul in The Kids Are All Right (2010), Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the MCU (2012-), David Schultz in Foxcatcher (2014), Mike Rezendes in Spotlight (2015), Tom in Task (2025)

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Crime 101 Cast: Barry Keoghan as Ormon

Character Profile: A professional thief. He carries out a violent robbery in Santa Barbara. Ormon attempts to acquire stolen jewels from Davis.

Keoghan’s Resume: Martin in The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), George in Dunkirk (2017), Pavel in Chernobyl (2019), Oliver Quick in Saltburn (2023), Duke Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026)

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Crime 101 Cast: Halle Berry as Sharon

Character Profile: An insurance executive. She is a single woman who lashes out after being denied a promotion. Sharon colludes with Davis in a robbery scheme.

Berry’s Resume: Ororo Munroe in the X-Men Movie Franchise (2000-), Ginger in Swordfish (2001), Leticia Musgrove in Monster’s Ball (2001), Jinx Johnson in Die Another Day (2002), Sofia in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)

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Crime 101 Cast: Monica Barbaro as Maya

Character Profile: Mike’s love interest. She works for a publicist in the Los Angeles entertainment industry. Maya worries about Mike’s cryptic behavior and background.

Barbaro’s Resume: Yael in UnREAL (2016), Lisa Apple in Splitting Up Together (2018-19), Lt. Natasha “Phoenix” Trace in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Emma Brunner in FUBAR (2023-), Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown (2024)

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The Crime 101 cast also includes:

• Corey Hawkins as Tillman
• Jennifer Jason Leigh as Angie
• Nick Nolte as Money
• Tate Donovan as Monroe
• Devon Bostick as Devon
• Payman Maadi as Sammy Kassem
• Babak Tafti as Ali
• Deborah Hedwall as Anne
• Paul Adelstein as Mark
• Drew Powell as Detective Townsend

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