The Harder They Fall: Know the Star Cast Behind the Upcoming Big-Shot Movie

Published 11/02/2021, 9:59 AM EDT

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The cast of The Harder They Fall is perhaps one of the finest this year. The ensemble cast includes Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, Deon Cole, and Damon Wayans Jr.

When an outlaw learns that his adversary is about to be freed from jail, he reorganizes his gang to avenge his past. It is an all-new version of the wild, wild West will be on Netflix on November 3.

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Here’s all you need to know about the cast of The Harder They Fall:

  • Jonathan Majors as Nat Love

Rising to prominence with his feature film, The Last Black Man in San Francisco in 2019, Majors quickly rose to prominence. With roles like Atticus Freeman (Lovecraft Country) and He Who Remains (Loki series), the actor has quickly become one of the most in-demand actors in the business.

  • Idris Elba as Rufus Buck

There’s also the excellent Idris Elba in the role of Rufus Buck in The Harder They Fall. Elba is best known for his roles as Stringer Bell (The Wire), John Luther (Luther), and Nelson Mandela (Mandela). The veteran actor has been nominated four times for a Golden Globe Award,(one win), and has been nominated five times for the Primetime Emmy Award.

  • Zazie Beetz as Stagecoach Mary

Another Primetime Emmy award nominee, Zazie Olivia Beetz, is known for her roles in the Netflix anthology series Easy, Marvel Comics’ Deadpool 2, and for her role in the psychological thriller Joker.

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  • Regina King as Trudy Smith

 

Named one of the 100 most influential people in Time magazine, Regina King is definitely one of the most acclaimed actresses out there. She is the winner of an Academy Award, a Golden Globe award, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and numerous other nominations, giving her the highest number of awards for any African-American performer.

  • Delroy Lindo as Bass Reeves

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If you haven’t got the gist of it yet, the cast of The Harder They Fall is filled with multiple award winners and nominees. Delroy George Lindo, who has starred in the Malcolm X. Da 5 Bloods, The Cider House Rules, Gone in 60 Seconds, and The Good Fight, has managed many extraordinary feats in his lifetime. These include an NAACP Image Award, a Satellite Award, nominations for a Drama Desk Award, a Helen Hayes Award, a Tony Award, two Critics’ Choice Television Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Besides the aforementioned actors, there is also Lakeith Stanfield as Cherokee Bill, RJ Cyler as Jim Beckwourth, Danielle Deadwyler as Cuffee, Edi Gathegi as Bill Pickett, Deon Cole as Wiley Escoe, and Damon Wayans Jr. as Monroe Grimes.

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Will you watch this film just for its insane cast?

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Safia Khanam

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A writer at Netflix Junkie, Safia Khanam is a Business Administration student with a passion for writing. Having been an avid reader and cinephile all her life, she enjoys sharing analysis and insights. The Intern, Dead Poets Society, and Anne With An E are her top preferences.

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