By Mariel Turner
8:17am PDT, Jun 11, 2019
"Men in Black" is back and better than ever! The beloved film franchise is returning on June 14, 2019, with a whole new sequel/spin-off set in London. In celebration of the release of "Men in Black: International," Wonderwall.com is taking a look at the cast. Keep reading to see who's playing whom in the newest "MiB" movie!
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Chris Hemsworth has grown into a certified movie star over the past decade. The 35-year-old Australian got his big break when he landed the role of the titular Asgardian superhero in 2011's "Thor." Since then, he's reprised the role in "The Avengers," "Thor: The Dark World," "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Doctor Strange," "Thor: Ragnarok" "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame." Chris has also starred in a few films outside of the Marvel Universe such as "Ghostbusters" and "Rush." Next up, he'll appear in "Dhaka" and "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot." Chris is the proud father of three children — a daughter and twin sons — whom he shares with his wife of eight years, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky.
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Tessa Thompson stars as Agent M, a new MIB recruit assigned to the U.K. branch — she's Agent H's new partner — in "Men in Black: International."
Tessa Thompson is quickly becoming one of Hollywood's biggest stars. The 35-year-old Los Angeles native first came to fame in the mid-2000s when she played Veronica Cook on "Veronica Mars." She then branched out into film, appearing in "Selma," "Creed," "Creed II," "Thor: Ragnarok," "Avengers: Endgame," "Annihilation" and "Sorry to Bother You." Tessa currently stars as Charlotte Hale on HBO's "Westworld" and is slated to appear in the upcoming live-action remake of "Lady and the Tramp." Tessa, who's bisexual, sparked speculation that she and longtime friend Janelle Monae, who's pansexual, might be romantically involved after she she discussed her sexuality as well as their close bond in a 2018 Porter interview.
Emma Thompson stars as Agent O, the head of MIB's U.S. branch, in 2019's "Men in Black: International."
Emma Thompson is one of the most talented actors in Hollywood. The 60-year-old Brit, who was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018, has excelled in film, television and theater, leading to two Academy Awards, one Emmy, three BAFTAs and two Golden Globes. Emma began her career in television with roles on BBC dramas before transitioning into film. She went on to star in several critically acclaimed movies including "Much Ado About Nothing," "Howard's End," "The Remains of the Day," "Sense and Sensibility," "In the Name of the Father," the "Harry Potter" film series, "Brave," "Beauty and the Beast" and, more recently, Netflix's "Late Night." She currently stars as Vivienne Rook on "Years and Years" and will appear in "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle" in 2020. Emma has been married to actor Greg Wise since 2003 (she split from first husband Kenneth Branagh in 1995). The couple share a daughter, Gaia, and a son, Tindyebwa Agaba, whom they informally adopted.
Liam Neeson stars as High T, the head of MIB's U.K. branch, in 2019's "Men in Black: International."
From action films to dramas, Liam Neeson can do it all. The 66-year-old Northern Irish actor starred in a series of period pieces in the '80s before delivering a critically acclaimed performance in 1993's "Schindler's List," for which he received an Oscar nom. Liam has gone on to star in "Nell," "Michael Collins, "Les Misérables," "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace," "Kinsey," "Batman Begins," the "Taken" film series and the "Chronicles of Narnia" trilogy. Next up, he'll appear in the crime thriller "Honest Thief" and the romantic drama "Normal People." Liam married actress Natasha Richardson in 1993. The couple welcomed two sons before Natasha's 2009 death from a head injury, which she suffered in a skiing accident. He's since been linked on and off to publicist Freya St. Johnston.
Kumail Nanjiani voices Pawny, an alien that Agent H and Agent M befriend, in "Men in Black: International."
Kumail Nanjiani is one of the funniest actors to emerge in recent years. The 41-year-old Pakistan native is best known for writing and starring in 2017's "The Big Sick," for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He's also appeared on several hilarious comedy shows including "Newsreaders," "Adventure Time" and "Franklin & Bash." He currently stars as Dinesh Chugtai on HBO's "Silicon Valley" and is slated to appear in 2020's "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle" alongside his "Men in Black" co-star Emma Thompson as well as "The Lovebirds." Kumail married screenwriter and producer Emily V. Gordon in 2007.
