The Balls Up cast features Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser and Sacha Baron Cohen. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Peter Farrelly’s 2026 Amazon movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Balls Up centers on two American condom salesmen. After Brad and Elijah disrupt a World Cup match, they get mixed up in an international conspiracy. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they attempt to escape Brazil. Here’s every actor and character in Balls Up.

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Balls Up Cast: Mark Wahlberg as Brad

Character Profile: A condom salesman. He is a self-described “smiles and backslaps” person who wants to be taken seriously. Brad learns better social skills while navigating Brazil with his colleague.

Wahlberg’s Resume: Eddie Adams/Dirk Diggler in Boogie Nights (1997), Dignam in The Departed (2006), Micky Ward in The Fighter (2010), Marcus Luttrell in Lone Survivor (2013), Dan Morgan in The Family Plan (2023)

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Balls Up Cast: Paul Walter Hauser as Elijah

Character Profile: Brad’s colleague. He is a germophobe who doesn’t like to speak in public. Elijah feels like a social outcast due to his personality.

Hauser’s Resume: Keith in Kingdom (2014-17), Ivanhoe in BlacKkKlansman (2018), Richard Jewell in Richard Jewell (2019), Larry Hall in Black Bird (2022), Mike Batlan in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025)

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Balls Up Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen as Pavio Curto

Character Profile: A Brazilian gangster. He allegedly studied at the University of Mississippi and claims to be the cousin of supermodel Gisele Bündchen. Pavio loves money and controlling people.

Cohen’s Resume: Borat in Borat (2006), Brüno in Brüno (2009), Abbie Hoffman in The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), Uncle Ugo in Luca (2021), Robert Ravenscroft in Disclaimer (2024)

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Balls Up Cast: Benjamin Bratt as Santos

Character Profile: A Brazilian Travel Ministry executive. He is a recovering alcoholic who loses his job after a night of drunken debauchery. Santos assists Brad and Elijah in Brazil.

Bratt’s Resume: Detective Rey Curtis in Law & Order (1995-2009), Eric Matthews in Miss Congeniality (2000), Juan Obregón in Traffic (2000), Dr. Jake Reilly in Private Practice (2011-13), Jahil Rivera in Star (2016-18)

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Balls Up Cast: Daniela Melchior as Antonia/Isadora

Character Profile: A “Brazilian public defender.” She is actually a federal intelligence officer for the Argentine government. Antonia/Isadora helps Brad and Elijah as they attempt to flee Brazil.

Mechior’s Resume: Ratcatcher 2 in The Suicide Squad (2021), Ura in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), Isabel in Fast X (2023), Ellie in Road House (2024), Ava Lopez in American Sweatshop (2025)

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Balls Up Cast: Molly Shannon as Burgess

Character Profile: The CEO of the Regal Blue Condom Company. She sends Brad and Elijah to Brazil to promote a new product. Burgess worries about her company’s reputation after the protagonists cause trouble during a World Cup match.

Shannon’s Resume: Saturday Night Live Cast Member (1995-2001), Mary Katherine Gallagher in Superstar (1999), Marilyn in Scary Movie 4 (2006), Bev Melon in Only Murders in the Building (2024), Wanda in People We Meet on Vacation (2026)

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The Balls Up cast also includes:

• Luciano Szafir as Cristos
• Eva De Dominici as Emilia
• Eric André as Eco Warrior Aaron
• Chelsey Crisp as Eco Warrior Julie
• Hal Cumpston as Eco Warrior PJ
• Sergio Silva as Yarimoey
• Jackson Tozer as Jeremy
• Abe Farrelly as Steve
• Henrietta Amevor as Monique
• Ryan Shelton as Raoul

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