Here’s your guide to the full cast and characters in Kaleidoscope, the non-linear heist thriller on Netflix that dropped on New Year’s Day 2023.
Kaleidoscope isn’t like other shows. Sure, it has a stacked cast with one of the best actors on TV, and it revolves around the heist of the century – but it’s how you watch it that matters.
Just like Black Mirror’s Bandersnatch, it “takes a non-linear approach to storytelling, building intrigue and suspense uniquely, with Netflix members each having a different immersive viewing experience.”
Now that the show has come out and fans have enjoyed the twists and turns in Kaleidoscope, we’ve broken down all the major roles in the full cast, including the actors and the characters that they play.
Contents
- The Crew
- Leo Pap: Giancarlo Esposito
- Ava Mercer: Paz Vega
- Judy Goodwin: Rosaline Elbay
- Bob Goodwin: Jai Courtney
- Stan Loomis: Peter Mark Kendall
- RJ Acosta Jr.: Jordan Mendoza
- Corporate Security Team
- Roger Salas: Rufus Sewell
- Hannah Kim: Tati Gabrielle
- Liz Kim: Soojeon Son
- Carlos Sujo: Hemky Madera
- The Agents
- Nazan Abbasi: Niousha Noor
- Agent Samuel Toby: Bubba Weiler
Kaleidoscope cast: All actors and characters
The official synopsis for Kaleidoscope reads: “Spanning 25 years, Kaleidoscope (previously titled Jigsaw) is an all-new anthology series following a crew of masterful thieves and their attempt to crack a seemingly unbreakable vault for the biggest payday in history.
“Guarded by the world’s most powerful corporate security team, and with law enforcement on the case, every episode reveals a piece of an elaborate puzzle of corruption, greed, vengeance, scheming, loyalties and betrayals. How did the crew of thieves plan it? Who gets away with it? Who can be trusted?”
To make this easier, we’ve split the full Kaleidoscope cast into three categories: the crew, the corporate security team, and the agents, and we’ve provided Netflix’s official description of their characters.
The Crew
Leo Pap: Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito plays Leo Pap in Kaleidoscope, the “mastermind” of all the characters.
“The Leader. Leo is whip-smart, intense, and driven, with an engineer’s mind and a meticulous eye for detail. He became a thief at a young age – and though he had a chance to get out, he couldn’t stay away from the criminal life and his relapse cost him his family and his freedom.”
Ava Mercer: Paz Vega
Paz Vega plays Ava Mercer, the “weapons specialist.”
“An attorney by day, she is equally at home on a gun range or gallery show as she is in the courtroom. Although she plays things fast and loose, deep down she’s a passionate soul who will do anything to protect the few people close to her.”
Judy Goodwin: Rosaline Elbay
Rosaline Elbay plays Judy Goodwin, the “explosives expert.”
“The crew’s demolitions specialist, Judy is headstrong and independent – an eccentric spitfire with a sarcastic edge who is clever and talented enough to stay a step ahead of her mistakes.”
Bob Goodwin: Jai Courtney
Jai Courtney plays Bob Goodwin, the “safe cracker.”
“A chest-puffing alpha male with a knack for safecracking and pushing people’s buttons, Bob is attractive enough to be a threat and smart enough to be dangerous to anyone who gets in his way when he’s on the hunt.”
Stan Loomis: Peter Mark Kendall
Peter Mark Kendall plays Stan Loomis in Kaleidoscope, the “smuggler.”
“A small-time smuggler with a big-time passion for life’s epicurean pleasures, Stan’s got a mouth that never stops running and the heart of a hopeless romantic. Loyal to a fault, he’s willing to risk it all for the object of his desire – even if it means giving up the comfortable life he’s built for himself.”
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RJ Acosta Jr.: Jordan Mendoza
Jordan Mendoza plays Rj Acosta Jr., the “driver.”
“Shaggy and technical-minded, RJ is a self-taught engineer, a brilliant mechanic and car customizer, and a driver extraordinaire. What he excels in tech know-how, he lacks in common sense and people skills, but his loyalty to Leo knows no bounds. When he’s invited to join the crew, he jumps at the chance to prove his worth.”
Corporate Security Team
Roger Salas: Rufus Sewell
Rufus Sewell plays Roger Salas, the “corporate security titan.”
“A former thief who has reinvented himself as a top-tier security expert, Roger is a salesman with an uncanny ability to manipulate people to his ends. Loyal, to a point, but his own ambitions and needs will win out every time.”
Hannah Kim: Tati Gabrielle
Tati Gabrielle plays Hannah Kim, the “protégé.”
“Intelligent, ambitious, and adaptable, Hannah is a woman who wears many hats — and is driven by far more than money. As a chameleon who flows between the world of high-stakes finance and low-lying crime, she will have to use everything in her bag of tricks to find a way up and out.”
Liz Kim: Soojeong Son
Soojeong Son plays Liz Kim, the “sister.”
“Liz is Hannah’s younger sister, a free spirit and aspiring DJ/immersive dance captain. She’s a source of joy to Hannah, but her laissez-faire attitude conflicts with Hannah’s deep work ethic. Together, they’ll have to find a way to support each other and work hand-in-hand if they want to come out on top.”
Carlos Sujo: Hemky Madera
Hemky Madera plays Carlos Sujo, the “henchman.”
“Carlos is Roger Salas’s right-hand man and head of security – not just for the company, but for Roger himself. Loyal and intense, Carlos is the one who Roger turns to when he needs something handled off-book. Very few people really understand what Carlos does for Roger, but they all know it’s best to leave him a wide berth and not get in his way.”
The Agents
Nazan Abbasi: Niousha Noor
Niousha Noor plays Nazan Abbasi, the “driven agent.”
“Driven, damaged, and tenacious to a fault, FBI Agent Nazan Abassi is the raging fire that threatens to burn the crew of thieves down – as long as those flames don’t consume her first.”
Agent Samuel Toby: Bubba Weiler
Bubba Weiler plays Agent Samuel Toby, the “partner.”
“Special Agent Samuel Toby is a boy scout in the FBI, the kind of guy who’d take a strawberry milkshake over a vodka on the rocks. He’s got a sharp mind, and an immense admiration for fellow Agent Nazan Abbasi that seeps over from professional to personal.
“He’s attracted to her intelligence and skill in the field and devotedly aids her as she attempts to track down the crew. But when he realizes Nazan is way too deep into her obsession, he’ll have to choose whether his priorities lie in being on the right side of his career, or the right side of justice.”
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