Tom Clancy's Without Remorse Cast & Character Guide
Mia Walsh
Published Mar 29, 2026
In Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, Michael B. Jordan stars as John Kelly and leads a talented team of actors. Here's who's who in the action movie.
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse boasts a talented group of actors led by Michael B. Jordan. Based upon the novel by Tom Clancy, Without Remorse is the origin story of John Kelly, an ex-Navy SEAL who is drawn into a vast international conspiracy. Directed by Stefano Solima, Without Remorse is a gritty, ultraviolent action film set in the present day that harkens back to the Cold War intrigue of Tom Clancy's classic tales.
Without Remorse was originally scheduled for theatrical release on September 18, 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic scrapped that release date. The film was pushed back to February 26. 2021, but in July 2020, Amazon Studios purchased the rights to distribution and Without Remorse was then slated to be released digitally on Amazon Prime Video. Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan signed onto a two-picture deal to star in Without Remorse and a sequel, an adaptation of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six.
In Without Remorse, John Kelly's patriotism and sense of duty are tested and he goes on a mission of revenge after enduring a personal tragedy. Kelly's globe-trotting exploits take him from Syria to Washington D.C. to Murmansk, Russia in true Tom Clancy fashion. Kelly also deals with the highest levels of U.S. Government authority as well as a number of spies, black-ops operatives, and military personnel. Here's who's who in Tom Clancy's Without Remorse.
Michael B. Jordan As John Kelly
Senior Chief John Kelly is an elite NAVY Seal who gets caught up in an international conspiracy after Russian operatives attack him and his pregnant wife at their home. Kelly then goes off-book seeking vengeance and finds himself caught in a clandestine power play between the United States and Russia. Jordan is best known for starring in Black Panther, Creed, and Just Mercy.
Jamie Bell As Robert Ritter
Robert Ritter is a CIA operative who liaisons with Kelly's NAVY Seal unit. A keeper of secrets, Ritter appears to be untrustworthy and is at odds with John Kelly, and he also eager to climb the ladder in the CIA. Bell starred in Jumper, Fantastic Four (with Michael B. Jordan), and Rocketman.
Jodie Turner-Smith As Karen Greer
Lt. Commander Karen Greer is the Navy's liaison to the Department of Defense and John Kelly's commanding officer. Greer is also the niece of Jim Greer from the Jack Ryan movies. Greer is caught between her loyalty to Kelly's cause and her duty to her country after Defense Secretary Clay takes her under his wing. Turner-Smith starred in Nightflyers and Queen and Slim.
Guy Pearce As Secretary Thomas Clay
Secretary of Defense Thomas Clay gets personally involved in John Kelly's operations after he and his unit are attacked on American soil. Clay also mentors Lt. Commander Greer. Pearce has starred in L.A. Confidential, Memento, and Alien: Covenant.
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse Supporting Cast & Characters
Lauren London as Pam Kelly. Pam is John's pregnant wife who's eager to see him retire from active service. London starred in Baggage Claim and The Perfect Match.
Luke Mitchell As Rowdy. Rowdy is part of John Kelly's elite SEAL Team unit. Mitchell starred in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Blindspot.
Cam Gigandet as Keith Webb. Webb is another member of Kelly's SEAL Team. Gigandet appeared in The Roommate and Reckless.
Colman Domingo as Pastor West. Pastor West is a family friend of John and Pam Kelly who offers sage advice. Domingo stars in Fear the Walking Dead, Selma, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
Brett Gelman as Victor Rykov. Rykov is a Russian agent with the FSB who leads the attack on John Kelly's home. Gelman appeared in Stranger Things, The Disaster Artist, and Fleabag.
Jack Kesy as Thunder. Thunder is part of Greer and Kelly's unit during the mission to Murmansk, Russia. Kesy appeared in Baywatch and Deadpool 2.
Jacob Scipio as Hatchet. Hatchet is another member of Kelly's unit in Murmansk. Scipio appeared in Bad Boys For Life.
Todd Lasance as Dallas. Dallas also joins up with Greer and Kelly on the Murmansk mission. Lasance appeared in The Vampire Diaries and The Flash.
