Deep Blue Sea (1999) is a thrilling 25-year-old shark horror film directed by Renny Harlin. With a score of 60% in Rotten tomatoes, Deep Blue Sea is a controversial film that has nevertheless developed a cult following since its release. The B-movie features a fantastic cast who play scientists researching a remote island. His experiments on sharks, designed to cure Alzheimer’s disease, take a frightening turn when the genetically modified creatures become intelligent and deadly.
The film’s talented programming and impressive special effects elevate it above the typical B-movie standard while maintaining the so-bad-it’s-good shark movie appeal. It’s a fun, campy, and entertaining disaster movie that has become a cult classic shark film among horror and sci-fi fans. Deep Blue SeaThe lasting legacy explains why many fans are eager to know where the film’s cast are today.
Thomas Jane as Carter Blake
Date of birth: February 22, 1969
Actor: Thomas Jane was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and began acting with the Telugu-language Indian film Padamati Sandhya Ragam by Jandhyala. However, it was his role as baseball player Mickey Mantle in 61* This was his big break – his critical acclaim led to leading roles, including a major title role in The Punisher (2004).
Notable Movies and TV Shows:
Title |
Year |
Character |
Dance nights |
1997 |
Todd Parker |
The sweetest thing |
2002 |
Pedro Donahue |
The Punisher |
2004 |
The Punisher |
The fog |
2007 |
David Drayton |
1922 |
2017 |
Wilfred James |
Character: Thomas Jane plays Carter Blake. Once a fighter and shark hunter, Carter became part of the Aquatica crew. He tries to dissuade Susan from conducting her controversial experiments, confessing to a past marked by two years in prison for smuggling.
Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Franklin
Date of birth: December 21, 1948
Actor: Samuel L. Jackson was born in Washington, D.C. and began in theater with Mother Courage and Her Children. Jackson is an extremely prolific actor, starring in over 150 films. His breakthrough film role was as Gator in Jungle Fever (1991)but he is best known today for his regular collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, his starring role in Star Wars prequel series and his recurring presence in the MCU as Nick Fury.
Notable Movies and TV Shows:
Title |
Year |
Character |
Jungle Fever |
1991 |
Purify Gator |
True Romance |
1993 |
Big Don |
pulp Fiction |
1994 |
Jules Winnfield |
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace |
2001 |
Mace Windu |
Iron Man |
2008 |
Nick Fury |
Character: Samuel L. Jackson plays Russell Franklin. A visionary businessman and CEO, he financed the Aquatica project, including the crew’s experiments. He is the film’s false protagonist, his famous mobilization speech is interrupted when he is unexpectedly eaten by one of the killer mako sharks.
Saffron Burrows as Dr. Susan McCallister
Date of birth: October 22, 1972
Actor: Saffron Burrows was born in St Pancras London and began her film acting career with a minor role in In the Name of the Father. His groundbreaking role was in Circle of Friends (1995)and his time dedicated to theater in the early 2000s earned him even more critical praise to bring back to his film acting.
Notable movies and TV shows
Title |
Year |
Character |
Circle of Friends |
1995 |
Nan Mahon |
time code |
2000 |
Emma Green |
Troy |
2004 |
Andromache |
Klimt |
2006 |
Lea de Castro |
Baghead |
2023 |
Catherine |
Character: Saffron Burrows plays Dr. The anti-heroic Susan leads the Aquatica team. Their goal is to harness the intelligence of genetically modified Mako sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer’s. However, his controversial research methods end up triggering a catastrophe.
LL Cool J as Sherman “Preacher” Dudley
Date of birth: January 14, 1968
LL Cool J was born in Long Island, New York, and is one of the first rappers to achieve commercial success. Although he plays himself in several of his early films, his first leading role was as Jason St. Julian in the crime drama film. Out of sync (1995). Today he is probably best known as the co-lead of the popular procedural spinoff NCIS: Los Angeles.
Notable movies and TV shows
Title |
Year |
Character |
Out of sync |
1995 |
Jason St. |
Halloween H20: 20 years later |
1998 |
Ronnie Jones |
Charlie’s Angels |
2000 |
Mr.Jones |
Last holiday |
2006 |
Sean Williams |
Grudge match |
2013 |
Frankie Brite |
NCIS: Los Angeles |
2009-2023 |
Special Agent Sam Hanna |
Character: LL Cool J plays Sherman “Preacher” Dudley. Preacher is the cook for the Aquatica crew. Isolated from the rest of the survivors for much of the film, Dudley is accompanied by his pet parrot, who helps him fight off the sharks’ unwanted attention.
Stellan Skarsgard as Jim Whitlock
Date of birth: June 13, 1951
Actor: Stellan Skarsgård was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. He began acting at a very young age and his breakthrough role was in Lars von Trier’s film. Breaking the waves (1996). This was one of several projects he did with von Trier before moving on to American titles and Skarsgård is now considered an MCU veteran for his recurring role as Erik Selvig.
Notable Movies and TV Shows:
Title |
Year |
Character |
Breaking the waves |
1996 |
Jan Nyman |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest |
2006 |
“Bootstrap” Bill Turner |
Mom Mia! |
2008 |
Bill Anderson |
The Avengers |
2012 |
Erik Selvig |
Dune: Part One/Two |
2021/2024 |
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen |
Character: Stellan Skarsgård plays Jim Whitlock. He is a scientist who works with the Aquatica crew. Arguably, he is the initial catalyst of the chaos, being the scientific leader of the research. He is also the first character to be killed by the sharks after one of them breaks free.
Michael Rapaport as Tom Scoggins
Date of birth: March 20, 1970
Actor: Michael Rapaport was born in New York City and rose to prominence with his starring role in Zebra head (1992). In addition to a prolific film career, he is equally known for his television work, including Friends and My name is Count. He recently played one of the Knights of the Brotherhood of Steel in Precipitation.
Notable movies and TV shows
Title |
Year |
Character |
Zebra head |
1992 |
Zack |
True Romance |
1993 |
Dick Ritchie |
Friends |
1999 |
Gary |
Prison Break |
2008–2009 |
Agent Donald “Don” Self |
Precipitation |
2024 |
Knight Titus |
Character: Michael Rapaport plays Tom Scoggins. Scoggs, a qualified engineer, joined the Aquatica team before the events of the film. He is continually shown as one of the more panic-prone members of the group and meets a horrific fate in the film’s climax.
Jacqueline McKenzie as Janice “Jan” Higgins
Date of birth: October 24, 1967
Actor: Jacqueline McKenzie was born in Sydney, Australia, and began her career as a model. After appearing on the small screen in All the way (1988)a notable casting agent convinced her to study Dramatic Art and she soon found success in both theater and film.
Notable movies and TV shows
Title |
Year |
Character |
The 4400 |
2006–2007 |
Diana Skouris |
The Water Diviner |
2014 |
Eliza Connor |
Stomper Jumpsuit |
1992 |
Gabe |
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears |
2020 |
Lady Lofthouse |
Malignant |
2021 |
Florence Weaver |
Character: Jacqueline McKenzie plays Janice “Jan” Higgins. Janice Higgins, a marine biologist at Aquatica, is deeply involved in the facility’s research and is Jim Whitlock’s love interest. The ensuing chaos leads to the loss of Janice and a terrifying encounter with a shark.
Aida Turturro as Brenda Kerns
Date of birth: September 25, 1962
Actor: Aida Turturro was born in Brooklyn, New York, and by far her best-known role is Janice Soprano in The Sopranos (1999–2007)a standout performance that embodies the character viewers love to hate. Other notable roles include a recurring role on The black list.
Notable movies and TV shows
Title |
Year |
Character |
True Love |
1989 |
Grace |
The Sopranos |
2000-2007 |
Janice Soprano |
Average |
2009 |
Bobbi Catalano |
Control your enthusiasm |
2011 |
Gabby |
The black list |
2017—2023 |
Heddie Hawkins |
Character: Aida Turturro plays Brenda Kerns in Deep Blue Sea. Brenda, operator of the Aquatica tower, is caught in the middle of a shark-filled frenzy. Unfortunately, her luck runs out and she becomes yet another victim of the aquatic chaos.
Cast and supporting characters
Ronny Cox as Executive – Franklin’s Boss: Despite being uncredited, Ronny Cox is the most prominent member of Deep Blue Seasupporting cast. His credits include Release, Robo Copand Full recall.
Daniel Rey as helicopter pilot: Primarily a musician, Daniel Rey has collaborated on the soundtracks of notable releases such as Possessor and Pet Cemetery.
Tajsha Thomas as Janice’s friend: Other minor Deep Blue Sea role, Thomas’ character has a close relationship with McKenzie’s. His other credits include Palisades of the Pacific and D2: The Mighty Ducks.
- Director
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Renny Harlin
- Release date
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July 28, 1999
- Execution time
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105 minutes