The Man on Fire cast features Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Billie Boullet and Alice Braga. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Kyle Killen’s Netflix series. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Man on Fire follows a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran named John Creasy. When an American intelligence officer dies in Brazil, the protagonist looks after the man’s teenage daughter. The narrative follows John as he gets implicated in an international murder conspiracy. Here’s every actor and character in Man on Fire, an adaptation of A. J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel.

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Man on Fire Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy

Character Profile: A U.S. Army Special Forces veteran from New Orleans, Louisiana. He struggles with PTSD and alcoholism. John gets framed in a terrorist attack while visiting Brazil.

Abdul-Mateen II’s Resume: Manta in Aquaman (2018), Russel Thomas/Weyland in Us (2019), Cal Abar in Watchmen (2019), Anthony McCoy in Candyman (2021), Will Sharp in Ambulance (2022)

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Man on Fire Cast: Billie Boullet as Poe Rayburn

Character Profile: The American daughter of John’s deceased intelligence officer friend. She loses her entire family in a terrorist attack while living in Brazil. Poe develops a friendship with John as he attempts to relocate her to the United States.

Boullet’s Resume: Fenella Feverfew in The Worst Witch (2020), Anne Frank in A Small Light (2023), Willa in Worldbreaker (2025), Dana in My Brother the Minotaur (2026)

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Man on Fire Cast: Alice Braga as Valeria Melo

Character Profile: The Brazilian owner of a driving company. She is a widow who assists John during a murder investigation. Melo vows to protect Poe while looking after her own daughter.

Braga’s Resume: Anna in I Am Legend (2007), Isabelle in Predators (2010), Frey in Elysium (2013), Teresa Mendoza in Queen of the South (2016-21), Sian Cruise in A Murder at the End of the World (2023)

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Man on Fire Cast: Scoot McNairy as Henry Tappan

Character Profile: A CIA officer. He is military veteran who served with John in the past. Henry protects a secret while tracking the protagonist’s movements.

McNairy’s Resume: Frankie in Killing Them Softly (2012), Joe Stafford in Argo (2012), Gordon Clark in Halt and Catch Fire (2014-17), Walt Breslin in Narcos: Mexico (2018-21), Woody Guthrie in A Complete Unknown (2024)

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The Man on Fire cast also includes:

• Bobby Cannavale as Paul Rayburn
• Paul Ben-Victor as Moncrief
• Billy Blanco Jr. as President Carmo
• Alex Ozerov-Meyer as Ivan Gusev
• Dmitri Kornakov as Osip
• Martín Peralta as Tappen Assistant
• Calo Rodriguez as Shopkeeper
• Kristi Monson as Ant
• Elizabeth Leiner as Regina Rayburn
• Asher Alexander as David Rayburn
• David Will No as Davi
• Juliana Spínola as Bank Teller
• Grace Shen as Natalie Cook
• Matías López as Robbie Rayburn
• Álvaro Peralta as Brazil Security Officer

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