Edie “Eenie Meanie” Murphy (Samara Weaving) has rebuilt her life as a mechanic in rural Arizona after leaving her criminal past behind – until mob kingpin Nico (Andy Garcia) drags her back by force. Her mission: pull off an impossible diamond heist in 48 hours to save her ex-boyfriend John (Karl Glusman), whose gambling debts have put him on Nico’s execution list. But as Edie reconnects with her con-artist father (Steve Zahn) and assembles a ragtag crew, she discovers this job is a trap designed to eliminate her. With crooked cops closing in and old flames sparking new betrayals, Edie must outdrive her demons in a high-stakes game where the prize isn’t diamonds… it’s survival.

Director Michael Matthews (Love and Monsters) crafts a white-knuckle thriller where muscle cars scream through neon-soaked streets and loyalties shift faster than gears. Flashbacks reveal the tragic heist that earned Edie her nickname – and the blood oath binding her to Nico. This isn’t just a rescue mission; it’s a collision course with a past that won’t stay buried, where every skid mark leads closer to redemption or ruin.

Eenie Meanie all actors list

1. Samara Weaving as Edie “Eenie Meanie” Murphy

Edie’s genius isn’t just driving – it’s reading city grids like chessboards, dodging roadblocks with predatory instinct while nursing old wounds. Weaving balances ferocious control with raw vulnerability, especially when panic attacks strike mid-chase: “The wheel’s the only thing that don’t lie to me.” Her defining moment comes when she must choose between saving John or her newfound family – a decision forcing her to confront why she really left the life.

Weaving (b. 1992, Australia) trained with pro drift racers, performing 90% of her own driving stunts. Her character’s nickname stems from a childhood game where Edie would “choose” which heist partner to sacrifice – a dark backstory Weaving developed with writers.

2. Steve Zahn as Dad

Dad’s a small-time grifter who groomed Edie into the driver’s seat, trading her innocence for getaway shares. Zahn radiates toxic charm – sabotaging the heist to skim diamonds while crooning Sinatra. His redemption attempt comes when he takes a bullet meant for Edie, rasping: “This don’t make us square, kid. Just makes me less of a bastard.”

Zahn (b. 1967, Minnesota) based Dad on real grifters he met researching the role. His character’s signature move – palming watches off hostages mid-chase – was Zahn’s improvisation.

3. Andy Garcia as Nico

Nico isn’t a thug; he’s a Cuban-exile kingpin who launders money through Miami art galleries. Garcia oozes velvet menace – torturing John with cigar burns while quoting José Martí. His obsession with Edie stems from her mother’s death during a botched job he ordered – a sin he “repays” by making Edie relive her trauma.

Garcia (b. 1956, Cuba) consulted ex-cartel lawyers for Nico’s psychological tactics. His character’s gallery features real dissident art – a detail Garcia insisted on to highlight cultural wounds.

4. Randall Park as Leo

Leo, Nico’s tech-savvy consigliere, hacks city grids to clear Edie’s path while battling his own conscience. Park layers deadpan wit with moral conflict – especially when discovering Nico murdered his sister. His loyalty shatters during a standoff where he reroutes police sirens to save Edie’s crew.

Park (b. 1974, LA) learned hacking basics from cybersecurity experts. Leo’s signature hoodie bears the logo of a real activist group Park supports.

5. Chris Bauer as Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn, Nico’s NFL-star-turned-enforcer, treats crime like fourth-down conversions – calculating risk through sports metaphors. Bauer channels Lynch’s real-life charisma, demanding Skittles in war rooms while crushing traitors with tackling dummies. His exit strategy? Faking his death with a Super Bowl-worthy touchdown dive into the Everglades.

Bauer (The Wire) collaborated with Lynch on mannerisms. The character’s “I’m just here so I don’t get fined” line is weaponized when feds interrogate him.

6. Karl Glusman as John

John’s “damsel in distress” act hides his betrayal: he lured Edie back to settle his debts. Glusman crafts pathetic charm – serenading Edie with off-key Johnny Cash while pocketing diamonds. His reckoning comes when Edie leaves him handcuffed to a steering wheel as police close in.

Glusman (b. 1988, Oregon) wrote John’s cringeworthy country songs. His character’s prison tattoos mirror real gambling syndicate symbols.

7. Mike O’Malley as George

George, Edie’s garage boss and AA sponsor, becomes an unlikely getaway driver when Nico kidnaps his daughter. O’Malley grounds chaos with everyman decency – using oil-change codes to warn Edie and taking a beating to protect her identity.

O’Malley (Glee) drew from his sobriety journey for George’s quiet strength. His character’s toolbox hides a sawed-off shotgun – a twist O’Malley pitched.

8. Elle Graham as Young Edie

Young Edie’s flashbacks reveal her first heist at 14 – boosting a senator’s Cadillac while Dad staged a heart attack. Graham mirrors Weaving’s mannerisms perfectly, especially the nervous lip-licking before dangerous turns. Her trauma climaxes when she crashes during her mother’s final job.

Graham (The Thing About Pam) trained in stunt cars with scaled-down controls. Her scenes were shot on 16mm film to contrast with the digital present.

9. Chelsey Crisp as Ma

Ma, Edie’s late mother, appears in flashbacks as a legendary wheelwoman who taught her to outrun grief. Crisp radiates reckless joy – drifting through cornfields with Edie on her lap. Her ghost haunts Nico, who keeps her racing gloves as a trophy.

Crisp (Fresh Off the Boat) performed highway stunts at 70mph. Ma’s death scene – crashing through a billboard that reads “YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW!” – symbolizes Edie’s trapped existence.

10. Edy Modica as Rikkel

Rikkel, Nico’s sadistic lieutenant, weaponizes ballet grace in fight scenes – disarming foes with pirouettes before snapping necks. Modica’s dead-eyed stare chills when she cleans bloodstains with lemon wedges mid-interrogation.

Modica (professional dancer) choreographed her own combat sequences. Rikkel’s knife collection features real Balinese blades she sourced.

11. Perm Walters as Perm Walters

Perm, Nico’s eccentric hacker, tracks Edie via infected traffic cams and drone swarms. Walters brings unhinged energy – snacking on crickets while discussing body disposal. His weakness? Crippling agoraphobia exploited when Edie lures him onto a rollercoaster.

Walters (tech entrepreneur) coded real malware for the role. His character’s neon-green perm was his actual hairstyle during filming.