Heads of State cast and character guide: Who plays whom in Prime Video's latest action comedy?

Heads of State is a film in the action comedy genre that was released on Amazon Prime Video on July 2, 2025. It is directed by Ilya Naishuller and produced by Peter Safran and John Rickard. The story is by Harrison Query, who also wrote its screenplay with André Nemec and Josh Appelbaum. It is about the Prime Minister of the UK and the President of the US, who are targeted by a foreign entity. The official synopsis of the film, as per Letterboxd, reads,

"The UK Prime Minister and US President have a public rivalry that risks their countries’ alliance. But when they become targets of a powerful enemy, they’re forced to rely on each other as they go on a wild, multinational run. Allied with Noel, a brilliant MI6 agent, they must find a way to thwart a conspiracy that threatens the free world."

Some of its prominent cast members include John Cena and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

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Heads of State cast and character guide

1) John Cena as Will Derringer

John Cena plays the President of the United States, Will Derringer. Derringer used to be a film star and was known for his work in the action genre. He is newly elected and lacks experience in politics. The situations force him to collaborate with the British Prime Minister during a time of crisis.

Cena is a professional wrestler who transitioned into acting. Some of his works include Blockers, F9, and The Suicide Squad.

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2) Idris Elba as Sam Clarke

In Heads of State, Sam Clarke is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He is also a trained ex-commando who was trained with the SAS. Clarke realizes that Will lacks political experience and has to lead the charge in tricky situations. Elba has done films like American Gangster, Hijack, and Luther.

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3) Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Noel Bisset

Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays Noel Bisset, a senior-ranking agent in the MI6. Her mission is to protect both Sam Clarke and Will Derringer after they are attacked by a foreign force. She works with both to uncover the actual conspiracy behind the attack. The film also hints at a romantic past between Noel and Clarke. Jonas has done projects like Citadel, The Matrix Resurrections, and Baywatch.

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4) Other cast members of the film

• Paddy Considine as Viktor Gradov
• Carla Gugino as VP Elizabeth Kirk
• Stephen Root as Arthur Hammond
• Jack Quaid as Marty Comer

Heads of State is produced by Peter Safran and John Rickard under the production banners The Safran Company, Big Indie Pictures, and Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, among others.

Elba told Screen Rant that The Suicide Squad laid the foundation of this film, where he has once again worked with Cena. He said,

"Confession for me was that when I got to work as Bloodsport, and I was going to be sort of that natural dynamic against Peacemaker, and they said he was going to be played by John Cena, I was like, 'Wait, what?' I mean I was fanboying a little bit here. This guy's amazing and, genuinely, as a performer and a wrestler, he's incredible to watch. I thought, 'Wow, I've got to up my game to have that dynamic come alive.'."

Heads of State is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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