Though it boasts some impressive fights and choreography, the main draw ofThe Cageis its character-driven story.

By theending ofThe Cage, Taylor is a completely different fighter and man.

Perhaps his biggest role was inTaxi 5, where he portrayed the main character, Sylvain Marot.

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Gastambide has also created more projects since 2009, includingThe Cage, which he co-created with Sylvain Caron.

Bosh is a French rapper who has found quite a bit of success.

After his first fight with Taylor, Ibrahim had it out for him.

Taylor (Melvin Boomer) and Ibrahim (Bosh) in The Cage

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Prior to that, Simony also had a role inBarbara.

Aside from acting, Simony is known for his musical career.

Niko is also a fighter at Boss' gym, though he’s not nearly as skilled as Chris.

Taylor (Melvin Boomer) wearing a letterman jacket in The Cage

The Cage follows a young fighter aiming for professional success, who faces challenges in gaining recognition until a chance opportunity pits him against a fierce rival in the competitive arena. Released in 2024, the film explores themes of ambition and rivalry in the world of combat sports.

Instead, he offers his friendship and moral support to Taylor’s fights.

The Cage Supporting Cast & Characters

Yanisse Kebbab as Bilal: Yanisse Kebbab plays Bilal inThe Cage.

Bilal is known for his role in the movieThe Innocent.

Boss (Franck Gastambide) wearing a beanie in The Cage

Edwige Ahonto as Elena: Edwige Ahonto plays Elena inThe Cage.

Ahonto is mainly a Nike trainer, andThe Cageseems to be her first major acting role.

Georges St-Pierre as Himself: InThe Cage, Georges St-Pierre plays himself.

Ibrahim (Bosh) looking angry in the ring in The Cage

As in real life, St-Pierre is a world-renowned MMA fighter with three UFC welterweight championships.

Camille de Sablet as Isabelle: Camille de Sablet plays Isabelle, Taylor’s mother, inThe Cage.

De Sablet is known for movies likeMr & Mme Adelmanand shows likeCitoyens cladenstins.

Niko (Antoine Simony) talking to Taylor in The Cage

Vini Vivarelli as Regis: Vini Vivarelli plays Regis inThe Cage.

Regis is Isabelle’s lover and a bad influence on her, due to his illegal income.

Vivarelli is known for movies likeSupremesand shows likeNarvalo.

Yanisse Kebbab as Bilal in The Cage

Released in 2024, the film explores themes of ambition and rivalry in the world of combat sports.

Elena (Edwige Ahonto) in The Cage

Georges St-Pierre coaching Taylor (Melvin Boomer) in The Cage

Camille de Sablet as Isabelle smoking a cigarette in The Cage

Vini Vivarelli as Regis in The Cage

Ibrahim (Bosh) in The Cage

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