Cast of Now You See Me 3: Returning & New Actors (2025)

The Now You See Me franchise has always been about the thrill of the unexpected — sleight of hand, misdirection, and a heist that leaves you questioning what you just saw. But the biggest trick the series ever pulled might be keeping its cast together. When Now You See Me: Now You Don’t hits theaters on November 14, 2025, it will reunite Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher as the original Four Horsemen, while introducing four new faces.

Release year: 2025 · Director: Ruben Fleischer · Returning original cast members: 5 · New cast members announced: 4 · Number of films in franchise: 3 (including this one)

The implication: the franchise is doubling down on its original ensemble while seeding a new generation.

Who is in the cast of Now You See Me 3?

The cast of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t brings back the original Four Horsemen and adds a new generation of illusionists. Here’s a breakdown of returning faces and fresh additions.

Returning cast members

• Jesse Eisenberg returns as J. Daniel Atlas, the charismatic leader of the Horsemen (Official Lionsgate Trailer).
• Woody Harrelson is back as mentalist Merritt McKinney (Screen Rant (entertainment news outlet)).
• Dave Franco returns as Jack Wilder, the sleight-of-hand expert (Official Lionsgate Trailer).
• Isla Fisher reprises her role as Henley Reeves, the escapologist (Official Lionsgate Trailer).
• Morgan Freeman returns as Thaddeus Bradley, the former FBI agent turned magic debunker (Wikipedia cast list).
• Daniel Radcliffe returns as Walter Mabry, the tech billionaire antagonist from the second film (Wikipedia).

New cast additions

• Justice Smith plays Charlie Gees, a young magician and magic history enthusiast (Wikipedia cast list).
• Dominic Sessa appears as Bosco LeRoy, a young impressionist and friend of Charlie’s (Wikipedia).
• Ariana Greenblatt plays June Rouclere, a lockpicker and expert pickpocket (Wikipedia).
• Rosamund Pike joins the franchise, though her character details remain under wraps (Official Lionsgate Trailer).

Confirmed actors

• The official trailer billing confirms all main cast: Eisenberg, Harrelson, Franco, Fisher, Freeman, Radcliffe, Smith, Sessa, Greenblatt, and Pike (Official Lionsgate Trailer).
• Screen Rant notes that the film “brings back the original four lead characters from the first film” (Screen Rant (entertainment news outlet)).

The pattern: the franchise is betting that nostalgia for the original team still outdraws any interest in a complete reboot.

Why is Mark Ruffalo not in Now You See Me 3?

Mark Ruffalo’s character Dylan Rhodes, the FBI agent turned Horsemen ally, is conspicuously absent from the main cast. Here’s what we know.

Where was Mark Ruffalo during filming?

• Screen Rant reports that Ruffalo appears only in the final teaser or post-credit stinger, not throughout the film (Screen Rant (entertainment news outlet)).
• Wikipedia lists Ruffalo as appearing in an uncredited cameo as Dylan Rhodes (Wikipedia cast list).
• No official explanation from Lionsgate has been given for his reduced role (Screen Rant).

What tragedy happened to Mark Ruffalo?

• In 2023, Ruffalo’s mother passed away, a personal loss that may have influenced his limited involvement in the project (reported by multiple outlets, though not officially confirmed).
• Ruffalo has not publicly discussed the film or his reduced role.

The implication: Dylan Rhodes is now a cameo, not a lead — a significant shift for a character who anchored the first two films.

Is Daniel Radcliffe returning for Now You See Me 3?

Yes, Daniel Radcliffe reprises his role as Walter Mabry, the tech billionaire antagonist from Now You See Me 2.

Daniel Radcliffe returns as Walter Mabry

• Radcliffe is confirmed in the cast by Wikipedia and the official trailer (Wikipedia cast list).
• His character served as the main villain in the sequel, and his return suggests a continued adversarial role.

What disability does Daniel Radcliffe have?

• Daniel Radcliffe has dyspraxia, a developmental coordination disorder, but he has not indicated that it affects his acting roles (Wikipedia (actor biography)).
• There is no evidence that dyspraxia influenced his participation in Now You See Me 3.

The catch: Radcliffe is one of the few antagonists to return across sequels, but his character’s fate after the second film leaves room for a reformed or more complex role.

Why did Isla Fisher not return for Now You See Me 3?

Isla Fisher is returning as Henley Reeves in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Earlier rumors about her absence were unfounded.

Director’s comments on Isla Fisher’s return

• Director Ruben Fleischer confirmed Fisher’s return in the film’s marketing (Official Lionsgate Trailer).
• The official trailer shows Fisher alongside the other Horsemen, debunking claims she was written out.

Did Isla Fisher’s personal life affect her role?

• Fisher’s divorce from Sacha Baron Cohen was finalized in 2024, but sources confirm the split had no impact on her involvement with the film (Screen Rant (entertainment news outlet)).

The pattern: Fisher’s return restores the original Four Horsemen dynamic, a key selling point for the franchise.

Is Now You See Me 4 confirmed?

Yes, Lionsgate has officially confirmed Now You See Me 4, though no release date has been set.

What is the next level for the franchise?

• Screen Rant reported that Lionsgate announced the fourth film concurrently with the third (Screen Rant (entertainment news outlet)).
• Director Ruben Fleischer has expressed interest in expanding the story, suggesting a larger arc across multiple films.

Are they making a Now You See Me 4?

• Wikipedia confirms that a fourth film is in development (Wikipedia franchise entry).
• No cast or release date has been announced.

The implication: Lionsgate is betting big on the franchise, and the story isn’t ending with this installment.

“The Four Horsemen are back in full force.”

— Official Lionsgate Trailer Description

“The movie brings back the original four lead characters from the first film.”

— Screen Rant (entertainment news outlet)

For Lionsgate, the decision to bring back the original core while introducing a new generation is clear: bank on nostalgia while building a future. For fans wondering about Mark Ruffalo, the implication is that his absence may be temporary — or a setup for a larger role in Now You See Me 4.