The storyline of Lift revolves around Cyrus Whitaker, an accomplished leader of an international heist team. Cyrus assembles a group of like-minded thieves for a daring mission – to steal 500 million dollars in gold from a plane soaring over 40,000 feet in the air. The stakes are high as Cyrus and his team race against time to accomplish the heist before the gold falls into the wrong hands.
The cast of Lift boasts a mix of highly recognizable faces and introduces some new talent to audiences. Leading the ensemble is Kevin Hart, supported by Vincent D’Onofrio from Daredevil, Gugu Mbatha-Raw from Surface, and Sam Worthington from Avatar. With this stellar cast, Lift promises an entertaining ride, offering viewers the chance to acquaint themselves with each cast member and their characters.
Kevin Hart as Cyrus Whitaker
Cyrus Whitaker serves as the brilliant strategist steering the operations of the Lift team. Despite finding himself reluctantly roped into one last government-sanctioned heist, the role of Cyrus is brought to life by the talented comedian and movie star, Kevin Hart. Born on July 6, 1979, Kevin Hart, at the age of 44 as of January 2024, has emerged as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Transitioning from the stand-up comedy circuit, Hart made a successful move to television with his role in the Judd Apatow series Undeclared, marking the beginning of his diverse career in television and film.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Abby Gladwell
Abby Gladwell, a no-nonsense Interpol agent, initially harbors little inclination to enlist Cyrus and his team for the latest mission. However, assuming a leadership role, she extends an opportunity to Cyrus and the team. Gugu Mbatha-Raw portrays Abby Gladwell, showcasing her exceptional acting skills, as evidenced by her outstanding performance in the Apple TV+ series Surface.Vincent D’Onofrio as Denton
Denton is a close friend and a permanent fixture in Cyrus’s crew. The talented Vincent D’Onofrio plays the character. D’Onofrio is most notably known for his role as Detective Robert Goren on the crime series Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Úrsula Corberó as Camila
Camila is Cryus’s getaway driver who is prepared for anything he throws her way. Actress Úrsula Corberó plays Camilla and is very familiar with the heist drama as she starred in the series Money Heist as Tokyo.
Sam Worthington as Dennis Huxley
Interpol boss Dennis Huxley is convinced by his employee Abby to bring Cyrus into the team as he is desperate to stop the gold from falling into anyone else’s hands. Actor Sam Worthington plays the Interpool boss, most notably recognized as Jake Sully in James Cameron’s Avatar movies.
Billy Magnussen as Magnus
Every heist team needs a safecracker, which is what Magnus brings to the table. The wise-cracking man is played by Billy Magnussen, known for his roles in Game Night and Into the Woods.
Other cast members include Yun Jee Kim as Mi-Sun, Jean Reno as Lars Jorgensen, Jacob Batalon as N8, Burn Gorman as Cormac, Paul Anderson as Donal, Oli Green as Mollsen, David Proud as Harry, and Viveik Kalra as Luke.
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