Scheduled to theatrically release on July 28, 2023, Sympathy for the Devil is a psychological thriller film directed by Yuval Adler. While none of the characters are given actual names, the film stars Nicolas Cage as The Passenger and Joel Kinnaman as The Driver. The story follows a man who finds himself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse after he’s forced to drive a mysterious passenger around who’s holding him at gunpoint. It soon becomes clear that not everything is as it seems.
The film has garnered significant anticipation among movie-goers with its intriguing premise and talented cast lineup. Along with Cage and Kinnaman, Kaiwi Lyman, Alexis Zollicoffer, and Cameron Lee Price star. With that, here is the cast and character guide for Sympathy for the Devil.
6 Nicolas Cage as The Passenger
The Passenger is a mysterious character who holds a taxi driver at gunpoint while forcing him through a dark journey across the streets of Los Angeles. As scenes go by, audiences will be left guessing as to what his true motives are. The legendary actor Nicolas Cage plays the character of the mysterious passenger in Sympathy for the Devil. Cage is well known for his enthralling performances across dozens of films. He is best known for his roles as Castor Troy in Face/Off, Ben Sanderson in Leaving Las Vegas, and Ben Gates in the National Treasure franchise.
5 Joel Kinnaman as The Driver
Opposite Cage, Joel Kinnaman stars as The Driver. As Cage’s character holds him at gunpoint, he will be left navigating a web of mystery and danger as he’s unwillingly put in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. A versatile actor, Kinnaman is known for his roles as Stephen Holder in The Killing, Alex Murphy in RoboCop, and Rick Flag in Suicide Squad.
4 Kaiwi Lyman as The Colleague
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The Colleague is a friend of The Driver who gets tangled up in the sinister events surrounding The Passenger. This character exists to raise questions: is he really The Driver’s friend? What is he hiding? Who is he really loyal to? The Colleague is played by Kaiwi Lyman, who is known for his roles as Tony Z Zapata in Den of Thieves, as Noah in Don’t Look Deeper, and as Gutterball in American Horror Story.
3 Alexis Zollicoffer as The Waitress
During a pivotal diner scene, The Driver and The Passenger are served by The Waitress, whose interactions with the main characters add more tension and provide crucial moments of revelation to the audience. She is portrayed by Alexis Zollicoffer, who previously played small roles in Never Goin’ Back, The Price of Fame, and Quantum Leap.
2 Cameron Lee Price as The Cop
With one man holding another at gunpoint while they drive through the streets of Los Angeles, The Cop is on the case. The cop is a determined officer investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding the main character. As he relentlessly pursues the truth, The Cop introduces an external force that not only intensifies the tension between the main characters, but also raises the stakes. He is portrayed by Cameron Lee Price, who is known for his roles as Shane in We Need Rent Money and as Todd in Nicole, her Ex & the Killer.
1 Supporting Cast
The supporting cast is made up of Rich Hopkins as The Trucker, Burns Burns as The Owner, Nancy Goodman as Grandma, Danny Tesla as Dr. Richards, Oliver McCallum as The Boy, and Annisse White as The Hospital Patron. Although uncredited, Rachael Boyd appears as the Wife in Photos.
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