Kaleidoscope cast guide: Who’s who in the Netflix heist drama?

An all-new anthology series titled Kaleidoscope lands on Netflix on Jan. 1. If you’re into suspenseful crime thrillers, you must check out this new show!

Kaleidoscope is a non-linear heist drama created by Eric Garcia for Netflix. Garcia is best known for his novels Matchstick Men and Anonymous Rex, which were both adapted into movies.

The show consists of eight episodes centering around a group of skillful thieves attempting their biggest heist yet worth $7 billion dollars on a seemingly unbreakable vault guarded by a powerful security team.

But who can we expect to see in action in the series? Below, you’ll find a guide to the Netflix show‘s cast and characters.

Kaleidoscope cast guide

Giancarlo Esposito as Leo Pap

Giancarlo plays the mastermind behind the heist. Leo Pap is quick-witted, driven, and has an eye for detail. He became a thief at a young age, and even had a way out of the criminal world but chose to continue on. Ultimately, his criminal ways cost him his family and his freedom.

• Birthday: April 26, 1958
• Age: 64
• Zodiac sign: Taurus
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Relationship status: He was married to a woman named Joy McManigal, but they got divorced. They share four daughters together.
• Where have you seen him before? Do the Right Thing, The Usual Suspects, Breaking Bad, The Jungle Book, Better Call Saul, Beauty, Once Upon a Time, The Mandalorian
• Social media: Instagram

Paz Vega as Ava Mercer

Paz plays Ava, a weapons specialist a part of Leo Pap’s crew of thieves. She’s also an attorney who will do anything she can to protect her loved ones.

• Birthday: Jan. 2, 1976
• Age: 46
• Zodiac sign: Capricorn
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches
• Relationship status: Paz has been married to a man named Orson Salazar since 2002. They have three kids together.
• Where have you seen her before? Rambo: Last Blood, Sex and Lucía, Spanglish, 10 Items or Less
• Social media: Instagram

Rosaline Elbay as Judy Goodwin

Rosaline portrays Judy, an explosives expert a part of Leo Pap’s crew of skilled thieves. She’s strong-willed, independent, and very talented.

• Birthday: Nov. 21, 1990
• Age: 32
• Zodiac sign: Scorpio
• Height: About 5 feet 4 inches
• Relationship status: She appears to be single.
• Where have you seen her before? Diamond Dust, Qabeel, Ramy
• Social media: Instagram

Jai Courtney as Bob Goodwin

Jai plays Bob, a safe cracker a part of Leo Pap’s crew of thieves. He’s known to push people’s buttons but is also good-looking and intelligent. You don’t want to be on his bad side.

• Birthday: March 15, 1986
• Age: 36
• Zodiac sign: Pisces
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch
• Relationship status: He was previously dating a woman named Mecki Dent, but it’s unclear if they are still together in 2022. It appears that he’s single at the moment.
• Where have you seen him before? A Good Day to Die Hard, Divergent, Terminator Genisys, Suicide Squad
• Social media: Instagram

Peter Mark Kendall as Stan Loomis

Peter portrays Stan, a smuggler a part of Leo Pap’s crew of thieves. He’s very talkative, a hopeless romantic, loyal, and is willing to risk everything to get what he truly desires.

• Birthday: May 11, 1986
• Age: 36
• Zodiac sign: Taurus
• Height: 6 feet 2 inches
• Relationship status: He is reportedly married to actress Helen Cespedes.
• Where have you seen him before? Girls, The Americans, Chicago Med, Strange Angel
• Social media: None

Jordan Mendoza as RJ

Jordan portrays the role of RJ, the driver in Leo Pap’s crew of thieves. He’s a self-taught engineer and skilled mechanic, car customizer, and driver. Although RJ might be tech-savvy, his people skills are below average. In addition, he’s loyal to Leo and jumps at the chance to join his crew.

• Birthday: Unknown
• Age: He’s believed to be in his late 20s or early 30s.
• Zodiac sign: Unknown
• Height: He’s believed to be 5 feet 9 inches.
• Relationship status: He appears to be single.
• What’s next? We’ll see Jordan next in a Netflix series called Neon, and two comedies titled Please Don’t Destroy and No Hard Feelings.
• Social media: Instagram

Rufus Sewell as Roger Salas

Rufus plays Roger, a former thief turned corporate security titan. He’s manipulative and loyal to a certain extent, but his interests and needs will always come first. Leo Pap and his crew are looking to rob Roger and his security team by breaking into the vault they’re guarding.

• Birthday: Oct. 29, 1967
• Age: 55
• Zodiac sign: Scorpio
• Height: 6 feet
• Relationship status: He was married twice before and has two kids. His most recent relationship was with hairstylist and founder of BRIGHT LITE magazine, Ami Komai. It’s unclear if they’re still together, but she’s the mother of his second child.
• Where have you seen him before? Dark City, A Knight’s Tale, The Illusionist, Judy, The Man in the High Castle
• Social media: Instagram

Tati Gabrielle as Hannah Kim

Tati Gabrielle plays Hannah Kim, Roger’s protege who works for his security team. She’s ambitious, adaptable, and quick-witted. There’s definitely more to her than meets the eye.

• Birthday: January 25, 1996
• Age: 26
• Zodiac sign: Aquarius
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches
• Relationship status: She appears to be single.
• Where have you seen her before? The Emoji Movie, The 100, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, You, Uncharted, The Owl House
• Social media: Instagram

Soojeong Son as Liz Kim

Soojeong portrays Liz Kim, Hannah’s free-spirited younger sister. While Hannah is more serious about her work, Liz has a more laissez-faire attitude to life. Still, Hannah loves her younger sister and will do anything to protect her from harm. In order to come out on top, they will have to work together despite their differences.

• Birthday: Her exact birthdate is unknown, but it’s believed to be sometime in August.
• Age: She’s believed to be in her mid-20s.
• Zodiac sign: Unknown
• Height: 5 feet 2 inches
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Where have you seen her before? Servant, Search Party
• Social media: Instagram

Hemky Madera as Carlos Sujo

Hemky plays Carlos, the henchman. He’s Roger’s right-hand man and the head of the security team. Carlos is very loyal to Roger and will pretty much do anything he asks. So, it’s best that nobody gets in his way.

• Birthday: Jan. 26, 1977
• Age: 45
• Zodiac sign: Aquarius
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches
• Relationship status: He is married to singer Jesse Lynn Madera.
• Where have you seen him before? Queen of the South, Rango, Weeds, Spider-Man: Homecoming
• Social media: Instagram

Niousha Noor as Nazan Abassi

Niousha plays Nazan, the ambitious agent. She is an FBI agent determined to take down Leo Pap and his crew of thieves no matter what it takes.

• Birthday: According to Celebsweek, Niousha was born on March 12, 1986.
• Age: She is reportedly 36 years old.
• Zodiac sign: Pisces
• Height: About 5 feet 6 inches or 5 feet 7 inches
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Where have you seen her before? Here and Now, The Night
• Social media: Instagram

Bubba Weiler as Agent Samuel Toby

Bubba plays FBI agent Samuel Toby. He’s kindhearted, has a sharp mind, and has a deep admiration for fellow FBI agent Nazan. He tries to help Nazan take down the crew of thieves but finds himself on the fence about it when he realizes she’s become obsessed with the mission.

• Birthday: May 19, 1993
• Age: 29
• Zodiac sign: Taurus
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Where have you seen him before? Puzzle, The Ranger, Pose, Run the World, Dopesick
• Social media: Instagram

Make sure to check out Kaleidoscope, available to stream on Netflix on Jan. 1.