iHostage is one of the latest films to debut on Netflix, and the exciting heist thriller is filled with talented actors. ScreenRant’s review of iHostage cites the film’s performances as one of the critical elements in the “nail-biting thriller” centered around a hostage crisis at an Apple Store in Amsterdam. The film is based on a true story that transpired in 2022, where a gunman demanded millions of dollars in return for the lives of the hostages. iHostage examines the perspectives of the gunman, hostages, and the law enforcement agents trying to resolve the situation.

Netflix’s movie library distributes films made all over the world. With that in mind, iHostage is a Dutch production, and many of the actors have spent their careers working on projects in Europe. The film’s stars might not be familiar to audiences yet, but their excellent performances will surely put them on the map. Here’s who all the characters in the film are played by, and the movies and TV shows they appeared in prior to working on iHostage.

Soufiane Moussouli as Ammar

Date of Birth: N/A

• Active Since: 2011

Actor: Soufiane Moussouli is a Dutch-Moroccan actor who’s appeared in films and TV shows for over a decade. His first feature film performance was in 2015’s Popoz, a buddy cop action comedy. He then spent five years appearing in shorts before returning to the big screen for 2020’s The Way of Paradise, though he only played an unnamed police officer. In 2021, he appeared in six episodes of Mocro Maffia, a critically acclaimed TV series about the Moroccan mafia, before landing the role in iHostage.

Character: Ammar is the gunman, previously a bus driver who immigrated from Syria, who threatens to blow up the store after taking hostages. The review highlights Ammar as a “multi-layered antagonist.”

Admir Sehovic as Ilian

Date of Birth: January 10, 1986

• Active Since: 1996

Actor: Admir Sehovic is an actor whose career in film and television began as a child actor at the age of ten, before returning to the industry in the 2010s. His first prominent role was in a Serbian crime series called Black Sun, where he appeared in six critically acclaimed episodes. He also played a notable supporting role in a mystery thriller series called Kotlina. iHostage’s release on Netflix is likely to mean more international exposure for Sehovic than he’s had on any of his previous projects.

Character: Ilian is the lead character among the hostages, with his bad luck growing worse as he happens to be in the Apple Store when Ammar arrives. He is already struggling with heart issues and difficulties with financially providing for his family.

Loes Haverkort as Lynn

Date of Birth: 1981

• Active Since: 2004

Actor: Loes Haverkort is a Dutch actress who’s starred in film and television roles for over two decades. Her credits include critically acclaimed crime drama TV shows like Styx and Celblok H, slice-of-life stories like Moedermaffia! and Oogappels, and historical dramas like Redbad. While not a well-known name in the United States, Haverkort is a coveted actor in the Netherlands, with the most accomplished resume among iHostage’s cast.

Character: Lynn is one of the lead protagonists in iHostage, as she’s the police negotiator speaking to Ammar, attempting to rescue the hostages.

Emmanuel Ohene Boafo as Mingus

Date of Birth: N/A

• Active Since: 2013

Actor: Emmanuel Ohene Boafo is a Dutch-Ghanaian actor who’s been hard at work over the past twelve years establishing himself in the world of Dutch film and television. His most distinguished performances have been his leading role in the 2024 movie Pariah and the 2022 movie White Berry. Including short film projects, Boafo has already accumulated over thirty acting credits, half of which have been in the 2020s.

Character: Mingus is one of the employees at the Apple Store who secretly works with the police, putting his life at risk to help the hostages.

iHostage Supporting Cast & Characters

Marcel Hensema as Kees: Marcel Hensema is a Dutch film and television actor known for his roles in Hollands hoop and Sphinx.

Fockeline Ouwerkerk as Soof: Fockeline Ouwerkerk is a Dutch actress who’s regarded for her films Speech and The Resistance Banker.

Roosmarijn van der Hoek as Bente: Roosmarijn van der Hoek is a young actress who began her career as a child actress, working on тιтles like Hidden in the Spotlight.

Robin Boissevain as Lucas: Robin Boissevain is a Dutch actor who audiences might recognize from the Netflix series Ares.

Louis Talpe as Winston: Louis Talpe is a Belgian actor best known for his role as Toby on the children’s series Mega Mindy.

Eric Corton as Mark: Eric Corton is a Dutch actor who’s appeared in TV shows like Penoza and Mocro maffia.

Matteo van der Grijn as Abe: Matteo van der Grijn is a Dutch actor who had a memorable role on season 3 of Apple TV+’s Ted Lᴀsso, playing Rebecca’s love interest whom she meets in Amsterdam.

Ahlaam Teghadouini as Jihane: Ahlaam Teghadouini is an actress known for her roles in TV shows like Roomies.

Thijs Boermans as Matthijs: Thijs Boermans is a Dutch actor known for movies like The Hero and Vicious.