Some casts are big. This one is a full city block. Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn is packed with Marvel names, comedy legends and Pixar regulars, all voicing the alien-filled world of Metropia. The film lands on Netflix on December 18, 2026, so here’s your who’s who.
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Ray Gunn: The Main Voices
| Actor | Role | You Might Know Them From |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Rockwell | Ray Gunn, a small-time private eye | Three Billboards, Moon, The Bad Guys |
| Scarlett Johansson | Venus Nova, a pop star caught in a scandal | Black Widow, Her, Sing |
| Tom Waits | Eyera, Ray’s alien sidekick | The Ballad of Buster Scruggs |
| Matt Berry | Slugsy Xavier, a spongelike mob boss | What We Do in the Shadows |
| Alan Tudyk | Barry Vogel, likely Venus’s manager | Moana, Zootopia, Rogue One |
| Brad Bird | Gunsol and Musker, Slugsy’s alien henchmen | Edna Mode in The Incredibles |
Ray Gunn: The Scene-Stealers
The supporting bench is just as deep:
- Bobby Cannavale: Boardwalk Empire, Ant-Man
- Michelle Rodriguez: Fast & Furious, Avatar
- Patton Oswalt: voicing a hologram, and Remy in Ratatouille
- John Ratzenberger: the Pixar good-luck charm
- Michael Chernus: Severance
- Aasif Mandvi, Matt Jones, Kathryn Hunter and Kether Donohue
Two curiosities round out the list. Tony-winning choreographer Justin Peck is credited, and it’s unclear whether he’s voicing a role or shaping a dance sequence. Bird also reportedly cast his son’s former soccer coach, known only as “Buck,” as an underground weapons dealer.
What It’s About?
The story follows a discreet private investigator pulled into a sprawling case involving aliens, murder and a pop superstar, all wrapped in a 1939-meets-the-future look from Skydance Animation. It’s PG-rated and runs just under two hours.
Rockwell fans can dig into his career at Sam Rockwell on Wikipedia. For more casting news and streaming updates, follow Technosports, and check our entertainment section for more trailers and release dates.
FAQs
1. Who voices the lead in Ray Gunn?
Sam Rockwell plays Ray Gunn, with Scarlett Johansson as pop star Venus Nova.
2. Is Ray Gunn’s cast list final?
Not yet. Character names for several actors haven’t been revealed, so more details may follow.
