The Bad Shepherd has a relatively small cast of actors. Directed by Geo Santini, who also stars in the movie, the 2024 thriller centers around four friends going on a hunting trip. While on their way there, they accidentally run over a woman, who dies immediately after the impact. Instead of reporting the accident to the police, they decide it’s in their best interest to bury her body and get the cash she had in a duffel bag.

Because of how the movie focuses on a few people and has no other subplots, the cast of The Bad Shepherd only includes a handful of characters. Not all the actors in the 2024 action movie might be recognizable to audiences as they haven’t starred in well-known movies or TV shows. However, the ensemble is one of the reasons The Bad Shepherd is such a great thriller, as they do an incredible job of portraying fear and betrayal.

Christos Kalabogias as Paul

Date Of Birth: Unknown

• Active Since: 2011

Actor: After beginning his acting career in 2011, Christos Kalaboigas got his big break in the film Uncontained, where he took on the role of Hunter. The actor and producer has a relatively small filmography and TV career. He has starred in Streets, Trying, and A Haunting on Gabriel Street.

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Character: Unlike his other friends, Paul is reluctant to take the money they found and not report that they had hit and killed someone to the police. However, his friends convince him to go along with their plan even though he doubts it will end well.

Scotty Tovar as John

Date Of Birth: Unknown

• Active Since: 2015

Actor: Although Scotty Tovar is mostly recognized for his rapping career, he has also starred in movies and TV shows. Tovar is best known for acting in Finestkind, The Mosquito Coast, and the TV show, Empire. He has also had roles in Station 19 and NCIS: Origins.

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Character: John is the mastermind behind the plan to get Darlene’s money and bury her body. He has an insatiable anger that his friends hadn’t noticed before. Because of this, they begin to lose their faith in him.

Justin Taite as Leonard

Date Of Birth: Unknown

• Active Since: 2008

Actor: Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Justin Taite is mostly recognized for starring in The Bad Shepherd, 9-1-1, and Devious Nanny. The Canadian writer, actor, and director has also acted in Big Baby, A Wreck Without You, and Edge of Space.

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Character: Leonard goes along with John’s plan despite his misgivings. He is the first person to notice that John might have a dark side that he hadn’t shown them in all the years they had been friends. Although he knows this, Leonard still does John’s bidding.

Brett Zimmerman as Travis

Date Of Birth: May 9, 1985

• Active Since: 2010

Actor: Since starting his acting career in 2010, Brett Zimmerman has made a name for himself. He is best known for his roles in Million Dollar Arm, All American, and Hawaii Five-0. Zimmerman also voices Pvt. Ronald “Red” Daniels in the Call of Duty: WWII video game.

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Character: Travis is a mechanic who isn’t making enough money for his family to live a comfortable life. For him, the money they steal means that he can reduce his working hours so that he can spend more time with his wife and kids.

Geo Santini as Sydney

Date Of Birth: Unknown

• Active Since: 2011

Actor: Born in New York, Geo Santini’s breakout role was Geo, in the TV show, Geo’s Pizza. The actor doesn’t have a lot of acting credits to his name, but he has had roles in October 31, Geo & Rat, After the Reign, and Monumental.

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Character: Sydney is a dangerous man who is looking for the money that Darlene ran away with. When he tracks down John, Leonard, Travis, and Paul, they have no idea what Sydney is willing to do to get his money back.

The Bad Shepherd Supporting Cast & Characters

Annie Gonzalez as Megan: Born on January 27, 1993, Annie Gonzalez’s breakout role was Lidia on the TV show, Gentefied. She’s also starred in Flaming Heat, Drive-Away Dolls, and Vida.

Douglas Smith as Detective Bravo: Douglas Smith has a few credits to his name. He is known for starring in the 2024 movie, Momma’s Boy and the short film Wickenburg.

Courtney Blythe Turk as Darlene: In The Bad Shepherd, Courtney Blythe Turk takes on the role of Darlene. The actor’s career in the entertainment industry started when she became the host of a travel and sports TV show, Fanatics. She then went on to star in movies and TV shows such as The Cabin Stay, Black Water, Heist, and Hit the Floor.