Summary
The cast of Netflix’sTrigger Warningfeatures more than a dozen key stars. The new action-thriller movie was in development for some time before its 2024 streaming premiere, having been originally acquired in 2016 by Thunder Road Films before it was picked up by Netflix in 2020. Originally a spec script by John Brancato and Josh Olson, who were later joined by Halley Gross for the finished project, the movie was helmed by Mouly Surya, who is best known for Indonesian dramas and thrillers including her 2008 debutFiksi.
The cast of thenew Netflix movieis jam-packed with familiar faces. This includesstars from well-known movies from throughout the history of modern cinema, ranging from the 1980s through the 2000s and the modern era.Trigger Warningalso includes a fresh face who will be familiar from another recent action hit from the streamer as well as a recent box office hit, alongside a cadre of veteran character actors and up-and-coming stars from across both the big and small screens.
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Jessica Alba as Parker
Date Of Birth: June 26, 2025
Actor:Jessica Alba was born in Pomona, California andhad her first big break in the 2003 dance movieHoneyafter finding some success on television. She has since gone on to star in a variety of blockbusters that have collectively earned more than $1 billion at the global box office. Before joining the cast of theTrigger Warningmovie, one of her most notable roles was playing the Invisible Woman in the first two live-actionFantastic Fourmovies in addition to appearing in a variety of movies helmed by Robert Rodriguez.
L.A.’s Finest(2019-2020)
Nancy McKenna
Character:InTrigger Warning, Jessica Alba plays Parker.Parker is a Special Forces officerwho is currently on active duty and has returned to her hometown after the death of her father. She tries to run the bar that he left behind, but gets drawn into a high-octane battle with a local gang that may expose secrets about her father’s passing.
Anthony Michael Hall as Senator Ezekiel Swann
Date Of Birth: June 11, 2025
Actor:Anthony Michael Hall was born in Boston, Massachusetts andhad his first major film role playing Rusty Griswold in 1983’sVacation. He followed that movie, which was written by John Hughes, with a role in Hughes' 1984 directorial debutSixteen Candles. Hall was cemented as part of the Brat Pack by appearing in other 1980s teen movies includingThe Breakfast ClubandWeird Science. He has since shed his teen star image and embraced tougher, more taciturn roles in projects ranging fromThe Dead ZonetoHalloween Killsand theupcomingReacherseason 3.
Halloween Kills(2021)
Tommy Doyle
Character:InTrigger Warning, Anthony Michael Hall plays Senator Ezekiel Swann.Parker is drawn into the orbit of the dangerous politicianwhile trying to rebuild her life.
Mark Webber as Jesse
Date Of Birth: June 12, 2025
Actor:Mark Webber was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, andhad one of his first major movie roles in 2000’sSnow Day. One of his best-known characters is Stephen Stills from 2010’sScott Pilgrim vs. the World, a role he reprised in the animated Netflix showScott Pilgrim Takes Off. Webber has been married toLights OutandWarm Bodiesstar Teresa Palmer since 2013.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off(2023)
Stephen Stills
Character:InTrigger Warning, Mark Webber plays Jesse. Jesse is the lynchpin between the seemingly disparate storylines of the movie, as he is both the ex-boyfriend of Parker and the son of Senator Ezekiel Swann. He is also nowthe sheriff of Parker’s hometown, putting him right in the middle of her conflict with the local gang.
Trigger Warning Supporting Cast & Characters
A Dozen More Stars Play Key Roles In Trigger Warning
Jake Weary as Elvis- Jake Weary, who plays Jesse’s mercurial brother Elvis, is a musician with a robust acting career that includes starring as Deran Cody on all six seasons of TNT’sAnimal Kingdomin addition to playing roles in the moviesIt FollowsandHow to Blow Up a Pipeline.
Gabriel Basso as Mike- Gabriel Basso, who plays local drug dealer Mike, is best known as the lead of the Netflix action-thriller hitThe Night Agent, which was recently renewed for season 2, though he also held a supporting role in the 2024 horror movieThe Strangers: Chapter 1.
Tone Bell as Spider- Tone Bell, who plays Parker’s covert ops partner Spider, is primarily known for appearances in the television showsThe Flash,Survival of the Thickest, andWhitney.
Alejandro De Hoyos as Harry- Alejandro De Hoyos, who plays Harry, recently collaborated with Netflix by playing Colonel Marin in 2022’sThe Man from Toronto.
Peter Monro as Mickey- Peter Monro, who plays Mickey, had his most recent role playing James in four episodes ofThe Exchangein 2017.
Kaiwi Lyman as Ghost- Kaiwi Lyman, who plays Ghost, is best known for starring opposite Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. in 2018’sDen of Thieves.
Hari Dhillon as Mohamed- Hari Dhillon, who plays Mohamed, has appeared in more than 250 episodes of the BBC medical dramaHolby City.
Stephanie Jones as Georgia- Stephanie Jones, who plays Georgia, most recently played a small role as a secretary inFlamin' Hot.
David DeLao as Luis Torres- David DeLao, who plays Luis Torres, recently played Officer Mike opposite Kristen Stewart inLove Lies Bleeding.
Nadiv Molcho as Beck- Nadiv Molcho, who plays Beck, is a frequent Netflix collaborator who has appeared inTransatlanticandThe Gray Man.
Jerry G. Angelo as Adam- Jerry G. Angelo, who plays Adam, also appeared inLove Lies Bleeding, as Mikey.
James Cady as Frank- James Cady, who plays Frank inTrigger Warning, has held small roles in movie and television titles includingGet Shorty,Army of the Dead, andBetter Call Saul.
Trigger Warning
Trigger Warning (2024) is an action-thriller directed by Mouly Surya, featuring Jessica Alba in a lead role as Parker, a Special Forces commando dealing with PTSD. After her father’s sudden death, Parker returns to her small hometown to take over his bar, only to uncover that his death was no accident. She finds herself entangled in a deadly conspiracy involving a powerful and violent gang that has taken control of the town. As Parker delves deeper into the mystery, she is forced to confront her traumatic past while battling dangerous adversaries.
