The Runner cast features Gal Gadot, Damian Lewis and Alfred Enoch. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Kevin Macdonald’s 2026 Amazon movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Runner takes place in London. As a female lawyer prepares for a trial, her young son disappears. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she receives a series of threatening phone calls from a mysterious man. Here’s every actor and character in The Runner.

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The Runner Cast: Gal Gadot as Maia

Character Profile: A prosecutor. She is a former pentathlete who is known for spinning narratives in courtrooms. Maia negotiates with a mystery man on her phone while searching for her missing son.

Gadot’s Resume: Gisele in the Fast & Furious Movie Franchise (2009-), Natalie Jones in Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016), Diana/Wonder Woman in the DCEU (2017-), Rachel Stone in Heart of Stone (2023), Evil Queen in Snow White (2025)

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The Runner Cast: Damian Lewis as The Caller

Character Profile: Maia’s tormentor. He kidnaps her son and and hacks her phone. The Caller trolls Maia with information about her personal life and past.

Lewis’ Resume: Richard D. Winters in Band of Brothers (2001), Charlie Crews in Life (2007-09) Nicholas Brody in Homeland (2011-20), Bobby Axelrod in Billions (2016-23), Steve McQueen in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

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The Runner Cast: Alfred Enoch as Ted

Character Profile: Maia’s boyfriend. He is a lawyer who doesn’t want to raise kids. Ted appears briefly during the film’s final act.

Enoch’s Resume: Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter Movie Franchise (2001-11), Wes Gibbins/Christopher Castillo in How to Get Away with Murder (2014-20),  Raych Foss in Foundation (2021-23), Adam in This Is Christmas (2022), Isaac Fagbenle in Run Away (2026)

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The Runner cast also includes:

• Rory Wilmot as Noah
• Phoenix Di Sebastiani as Tafa
• Nathan Kirby as Wiry Dude
• Hélder Fernandes as Buddy
• Will Austin as NCA Officer 1
• Mark Hampton as NCA Officer 2
• Stevie Binns as NCA Officer 3
• John Leader as Forensics Officer
• Kenton Lloyd Morgan as Boat Captain
• Simon Nader Mirza as Hotel Security

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