The following interviews were recorded during production.
Nearly 30 years after Benicio Del Toro played Alicia Silverstone’s kidnapper in 1997’s Excess Baggage, the pair reunites as a married couple in Reptile, a twisty thriller directed by Grant Singer. But they’re not the only draw: Justin Timberlake also joins the cast as the head of his family’s real estate firm whose girlfriend, a young real estate agent herself, is brutally murdered at one of her listings. The police investigation leads Del Toro’s Detective Tom Nichols to an unpredictable web of corruption that begins to unravel his personal life in this chilling small-town murder mystery where nothing is what it seems.
The film made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival and will open in select theaters on Sept. 22 before streaming on Netflix on Sept. 29. You may have to wait until then to find out who the killer is, but you can meet the cast of characters below.
Tom Nichols is a small-town police detective thrown into a murder investigation, who slowly realizes things aren’t quite as they seem. Nichols is a loyal detective and husband to Judy — there’s only one thing he loves almost as much as he loves her, and that’s being a cop. “He’s a man of destiny,” Del Toro told Netflix. “He’s a man who gets a second chance, but then something happens and a reckoning occurs. Through everything, he remains true to himself.” Speaking of his wife, played by Alicia Silverstone, Del Toro adds, “She’s like a partner. She knows how to hold a gun. She knows about cases. She’s kind of like Nichols’ home coach. And Alicia brought everything we wanted for the character and more.”
Traffic, Sicario, The Usual Suspects
The former Clueless star takes on the role of Tom’s wife, Judy Nichols. But she’s more than just a spouse — Judy enjoys talking about crimes with her husband and helps him with the investigation. “I love that she’s kind of feisty, and he really respects her like a partner — in life, but also in his professional life because he relies on her insights to help uncover the mystery,” Silverstone said. “He trusts her, and in this story there are a lot of people he’s not sure he can trust.”
Clueless, Batman & Robin
Will Grady is the head of his family real estate empire. When he finds his slain girlfriend’s body at one of their listings, his life is turned upside down. “There’s so much that’s out of control for Will, and I liked the idea of playing a character that has to constantly react to the unpredictability of what’s thrown in his direction,” Timberlake said.
The Social Network, Trolls, Friends with Benefits
Robert Allen is Judy’s favorite uncle and Tom’s mentor. Though he’s on track to retire from the police force after a recent medical diagnosis, Allen feels compelled to take on one last case and help his nephew-in-law with the murder investigation.
Uncut Gems, The Get Down, Succession
Dan Cleary is Nichols’ partner and right-hand man. He’s a solid and reliable partner, helping to track down leads and potential witnesses.
Jason Bourne, Dark Phoenix
Wally Fynn is a detective who appears to be a supportive friend and colleague to Nichols and a friend of the family — though his values are at times questionable.
Tulsa King
He’s the odd man in town, and he keeps a close eye on what’s happening in the shadows.
The Dreamers, Boardwalk Empire
