FUBAR cast guide: Who’s in the Arnold Schwarzenegger series?
By Reed Gaudens
He’s back, and he’s making his television debut with a high-profile Netflix original series that everyone will be talking about through summer. Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the talented FUBAR cast in the new series that makes its premier on May 25.
The action-comedy centers on a CIA operative who’s near retirement when he’s pulled back in for a final mission to help another operative, who turns out to be his daughter. The family affair turns into a hilarious and action-packed spy adventure.
But who are the other stars joining The Terminator himself in his television debut? We’re sharing all of the cast members, their character descriptions, and additional information about all the stars of FUBAR. Here’s everything you need to know about the cast!
FUBAR cast and character guide
Get to know the FUBAR cast joining Arnold Schwarzenegger in the brand-new action series and learn more about the characters they play, beginning below with the man himself.
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Luke Brunner
Making his live-action television debut in a leading role, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in FUBAR as CIA operative Luke Brunner. He’s more than ready for retirement, but his final mission sees him helping a fellow operative, who he learns is his own daughter. Will he actually retire after working with his daughter, or will they be a new power duo?
- Birthday: July 30, 1947 (75 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? The Terminator movies, Commando, The Running Man, Conan the Barbarian, Predator, Total Recall, True Lies, Kindergarten Cop, Jingle All the Way, Batman & Robin, Collateral Damage, The Expendables
- Social media: Instagram, Twitter
Monica Barbaro as Emma Brunner
Barbaro stars as Schwarzenegger’s daughter Emma Brunner, a fellow CIA operative who teams up with her dad when she finds herself in danger in the field. By working alongside her father, Emma winds up being able to unpack some family issues that had not been previously dealt with. Are Luke and Emma about to bury whatever hatchet that’s between them?
- Birthday: June 18, 1990 (32 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? The Cathedral, Top Gun: Maverick, At Midnight, UnREAL, Chicago Justice, The Good Cop
- Social media: Instagram
Jay Baruchel as Carter Perlmutter
Fan-favorite comedy star Jay Baruchel co-stars in the FUBAR cast as Carter Perlmutter, the boyfriend of Monica Barbaro’s character Emma. Carter’s super in love with Emma, but when she’s pulled in deeper to her mission with her father, their relationship earns some question marks. Will Emma and Carter end up together by the end of season 1?
- Birthday: April 9, 1982 (41 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? How to Train Your Dragon, Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder, She’s Out of My League, This Is the End, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Undeclared, Man Seeking Woman, BlackBerry
- Social media: Instagram
Aparna Brielle as Tina Mukerji
Aprana Brielle stars in the ensemble FUBAR cast as Tina Mukerji, an analyst from a different an organization brought on board to help with the Brunners’ mission. She works closely with Barry, who enjoys working with her even if some of the other agents aren’t. What does it take for the team to accept Tina as one of their own?
- Birthday: Feb. 5, 1994 (29 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? A.P. Bio, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, and Netflix’s Boo, Bitch
- Social media: Instagram
Andy Buckley as Donatello (“Donnie”) Luna
The erstwhile David Wallace from The Office appears in FUBAR as Donnie Luna, who is Luke’s ex-wife Tally’s new boyfriend. Even though Luke and Tally have been divorced for well over a decade, Luke still poses as a threat to Donnie since Luke wants his ex-wife back. Can Donnie fend off Luke’s advances of Tally, or will the exes rekindle their flame?
- Birthday: Feb. 13, 1965 (58 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? The Office, The Lying Game, The Fugitive, The Other Guys, Life As We Know It, Jurassic World, The Heat
- Social media: Instagram, Twitter
Milan Carter as Barry Putt
Milan Carter plays Barry Put in FUBAR, and he’s otherwise the brains of the operation as the computer wizard helping the agents behind the scenes. Every secret agent has an ally behind the scenes crunching the numbers and pulling the strings, and that’s Barry.
- Birthday: Sept. 29, 1987 (35 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? Warped!, The Neighborhood, Dolemite Is My Name
- Social media: Instagram, Twitter
Fortune Feimster as Ruth (“Roo”) Russell
Actress and stand-up comedian Fortune Feimster helps round out the action-comedy’s ensemble cast as the comic relief. Feimster stars as Roo, who helps keep the mood light with her fun attitude and jokes during the mission. She looks at Luke as a father figure and helps Emma realize she’s lucky to have him in her life to fight beside her.
- Birthday: July 1, 1980 (42 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? The Mindy Project, The L Word: Generation, Chelsea Lately, Bless the Harts, Q-Force, Is It Cake?, two Netflix specials
- Social media: Instagram, Twitter
Barbara Eve Harris as Dot Okoye
Barbara Eve Harris stars in FUBAR is Dot Okoye, and from the looks of Dot as a character, she seems to be a leader or boss behind the scenes. Ahead of the new show’s release, not much is known about Dot as a character, making her one of the most intriguing to look out for while binge-watching. Is the one meant to keep Luke and his team in line?
- Birthday: March 8, 1959 (64 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? Side Effects (Canadian series), Transformers: The Last Knight, People Like Us, Prison Break, Chicago P.D., Station 19, Messiah
Gabriel Luna as Boro Polonia
Every action series needs its villain, and Gabriel Luna appears to be the antagonist (or at least one of them) for the FUBAR team. Luna plays Boro Polonia, an arms dealer who’s a formidable opponent. He presents danger through both his knowledge and position, and the Brunner crew are looking to bring him down before he can do his worst.
- Birthday: Dec. 5, 1982 (40 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? The Last of Us, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Matador, Wicked City, Terminator: Dark Fate, Bernie, Balls Out
- Social media: Instagram, Twitter
Fabiana Udenio as Tally Brunner
As previously mentioned, Luke’s ex-wife and Emma’s mother Tally plays a large role in the series. Fabiana Udenio brings Tally to life, and even though she has moved on in her personal life with Donnie, Luke hasn’t given up on getting a second chance. We’ll see how that goes for him!
- Birthday: Dec. 21, 1964 (58 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Summer School, One Life to Live, Amazon, Jane the Virgin
- Social media: Instagram
Travis Van Winkle as Aldon Reece
The ensemble cast of FUBAR rounds out with the handsome Travis Van Winkle as Aldon Reece, an agent with lots of confidence and charisma. He’s on the team, and he takes no issue with showing off his assets, er, skills. Aldon has a very obvious and outspoken crush on Emma, but since she has a boyfriend in Carter, will she continue to shut him down?
- Birthday: Nov. 4, 1982 (40 years old)
- Where have you seen them before? You, Transformers, Friday the 13th, The Last Ship, Accepted, Hart of Dixie, Instinct, Good Sam
- Social media: Instagram, Twitter
Watch the FUBAR cast in action only on Netflix!