There have been many films over the years that, in spite of being highly panned by critics, grossed millions around the world and became box office hits. The 2000 film Gone in 60 Seconds is an obvious example of that. This Dominic Sena-directed production is an action remake of the 1974 film of the same name that was written, directed, produced and starred H. B. Halicki. Gone in 60 Seconds follows Randall “Memphis” Raines, a car thief who left his crime-ridden life behind long ago. But after his younger brother Kip, also a thief, is abducted by a gangster he used to work for, Memphis must get back into the swing of things to steal 50 cars for the man if he wants to save his brother from certain death. To carry out this challenging mission, this legend of the car theft business must put together a trustworthy team to ensure his success.
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Gone in 60 Seconds was criticized, among other things, for its predictable script and for not bringing anything new to the table compared to the original film, but it still managed to gross $237 million at the box office upon its release. It starred Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Christopher Eccleston, Robert Duvall, Vinnie Jones, Delroy Lindo, Chi McBride and Will Patton, among other actors, many of whom have gone on to star in major industry hits to this day. Here’s a look at where the cast is today.
Nicolas Cage
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The star of Gone in 60 Seconds is one of the most unique actors in the industry, and boasts a portfolio filled with all sorts of productions, many of which have earned him awards and nominations. Nicolas Cage worked mostly in movies, and remained very active over the years. Among his latest and most popular projects were the films Prisoners of the Ghostland, Pig and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, a production in which he starred as a fictionalized version of himself, achieving great acclaim. On TV, he hosted the documentary series History of Swear Words, which premiered on Netflix in 2021. Later this year, Cage is set to star alongside Nicholas Hoult in the film Renfield, in which he will play Count Dracula. This Chris McKay-directed production is scheduled for release in April.
Angelina Jolie
In the film, Angelina Jolie is Sway, Cage’s character’s girlfriend. Just like her co-star, Jolie herself has built a very prolific career over the years, appearing in many acclaimed productions and even landing directorial roles in several projects. In recent years, she gained widespread popularity among younger audiences for her roles in Maleficent and Kung Fu Panda, in which she lent her voice to Master Tigress. Among her other recent productions are Those Who Wish Me Dead and the Marvel Studios film Eternals. Over the course of her career, Jolie has also directed several films and documentaries, such as First They Killed My Father and The One and Only Ivan.
Robert Duvall
Because of his lengthy and acclaimed career in the industry, Robert Duvall is considered as one of the greatest actors of all time. Among his many accolades, the actor has received seven Oscar nominations, and won one in 1984 for the film Tender Mercies. Although Duvall boasts many TV productions in his portfolio, over the past few years he has been featured mostly in films, such as Widows, Hustle and The Pale Blue Eye, co-starring with Christian Bale, Gillian Anderson, Harry Melling, and Lucy Boynton. He is currently shooting The Ploughmen, an Ed Harris film for which no release date has yet been announced. In Gone in 60 Seconds, Duvall plays Otto Halliwell, Memphis’ former mentor.
Will Patton
In the film, Will Patton portrays Atley Jackson, Raymond Calitri’s associate and the main character’s former gang buddy. This actor has worked in both film and television throughout his career, and in recent years, he joined the cast of Yellowstone as Garrett Randall, a recurring character who was introduced in Season 3. Additionally, Patton starred in the 2018 reboot Halloween, and reprised his role as Frank Hawkins in both sequels, Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends, out in 2021 and 2022, respectively. He is currently shooting the upcoming film Horizon, in which he will star alongside Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, and Jamie Campbell Bower.
Delroy Lindo
The actor who played Detective Roland Castlebeck has worked extensively on stage, television, and film projects over the years. His most recent films include Da 5 Bloods, his fourth collaboration with Spike Lee that earned him public and critical acclaim, and The Harder They Fall, Jeymes Samuel’s Western film in which he co-stars alongside Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, and Regina King. In addition, from 2017 to 2021 he played Adrian Boseman in The Good Fight, a show that functioned as both a spin-off and a sequel to The Good Wife. Delroy Lindo is now confirmed as part of the cast of Blade, a Marvel Studios movie scheduled for release in 2024.
Giovanni Ribisi
Throughout his career, Giovanni Ribisi gained notoriety for many of his roles in different projects, such as Frank Buffay Jr. in Friends and Kip Raines, Memphis’ brother in Gone in 60 Seconds. But in the past few years he has gained further acclaim for appearing in the miniseries The Offer and starring in Sneaky Pete, a series created by David Shore and Bryan Cranston in which he plays an ex-con who adopts the identity of his cellmate in order to get away from his past. Additionally, Ribisi plays Parker Selfridge in Avatar and its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water. He is also expected to appear in the next two films of the franchise.
Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston is Raymond Calitri, the main antagonist of Gone in 60 Seconds and the man responsible for putting Memphis back into the world of car theft. The actor has worked across film, television, and theater, and is best known for his portrayal of the Doctor’s ninth incarnation in the 2005 series Doctor Who. Although Christopher has not been that active in the industry in recent years, he did take part in a few relevant projects, such as the British shows Close to Me and Dodger. Last year, he joined the cast of the upcoming film Young Woman and the Sea, which stars Daisy Ridley, but his role in the film has not yet been revealed.
Scott Caan
A few years before he played Tumbler in Gone in 60 Seconds, Scott Caan rose to fame for his role as Turk Malloy in Ocean’s Eleven and its two sequels. While the actor has been involved in a few projects after he starred with Cage and Jolie, he has been featured increasingly less onscreen over the years, and his latest film so far was Untogether, a 2018 production that marked Emma Forrest’s directorial debut. However, things changed in 2023 with the release of Alert: Missing Persons Unit, a TV series in which he stars alongside Dania Ramirez. This show is currently on the air with its first season, which premiered on January 8.
James Duval
James Duval is an actor who is best known for starring mostly in indie films and for his work in Gregg Araki’s Teenage Apocalypse trilogy. Over the course of his career he has appeared in films such as Donnie Darko, Independence Day and The Black Waters of Echo’s Pond. While he was not particularly active in the business these last few years, he made a comeback in 2022, starring in a number of films. Among these films, it is worth mentioning I, Challenger, Night of the Zomghouls and Nightshade.
Timothy Olyphant
Rounding out the list is Timothy Olyphant, who starred in Gone in 60 Seconds as Detective Drycoff. This actor has been featured in several popular shows over the last decade, such as The Office, The Mindy Project and Fargo. In 2017, he co-starred alongside Drew Barrymore in Santa Clarita Diet, a series in which he also served as executive producer. Moreover, in recent years he has been cast in productions like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Starling and Amsterdam, the movie starring Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington. In 2023, he is expected to star in Gareth Evans’ film Havoc, in which he will appear alongside Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker.
