One Fast Move Cast & Character Guide

Summary

• One Fast Move features captivating bike racing scenes and talented actors who bring their roles to life.
• Despite negative reviews from critics, the film’s action sequences and professional racing moments stand out.
• KJ Apa, Eric Dane, and Maia Reficco deliver strong performances in a story about family, love, and racing.

One Fast Move not only walks through several captivating bike racing scenes but also features performances from a talented group of actors who do an incredible job of portraying their respective roles. Directed by Kelly Blatz, One Fast Move premiered on Amazon Prime Video on August 8, 2024. After its release, the film mostly received negative from critics, holding a Rotten Tomatoes score of 20%. However, its audience reception was relatively better, allowing it to drive decent numbers on the streamer.

The film’s primary appeal comes from its action sequences, which unfold on the racing track. Although it features a few street racing scenes, most of its bike racing moments play out in a professional setting. This allows the movie to stand out among most other racing action movies. One Fast Move is also driven by its cast members, who perfectly embody their characters, effectively immersing audiences into the film’s central family drama.

KJ Apa as Wes Neal

Date Of Birth: June 17, 1997

Actor: Born at Waitakere Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, KJ Apa is half Samoan and half European New Zealander. Before he dipped his feet in the world of acting, he attended King’s College in Auckland. Apa made his acting debut in Shortland Street, in which he played Kane Jenkins for 46 episodes. His breakthrough came in 2016 when he was cast as Archie Andrews in CW’s Riverdale. Although he has done limited roles in movies and TV shows after Riverdale, he is recognizable for playing the teenage version of Ethan Montgomery in Lasse Hallström’s A Dog’s Purpose.

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Character: In One Fast Move, KJ Apa portrays the main character, Wes Neal, who was abandoned by his father at a young age. Since Wes’ best childhood memory was of his father’s love for bikes and racing, he spends his days racing on the streets. However, one of these races eventually leads to his arrest. With what follows, Neal decides to finally meet his father to learn more about him, hoping to understand why he abandoned him and his mother. This encounter not only helps him realize his true potential as a bike racer but also helps him empathize with his father.

Eric Dane as Dean Miller

Date Of Birth: November 9, 1972

Actor: Born in San Francisco, California, Eric Dane was raised by a single mother after his father passed away when the actor was only 7. Although Dane was more inclined towards sports in high school, he pursued a career in acting after getting the opportunity to star in a school production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons. The actor made his debut with Saved By The Bell, in which he only appeared in one episode. His first major feature film appearance was in 2000’s The Basket. He is now best known for his work in Grey’s Anatomy, Euphoria, and X-Men: The Last Stand.

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Character: Eric Dane plays Dean Miller in One Fast Move, who is surprised when his son, Wes, suddenly shows up to meet him one day. Although he is initially apprehensive about taking Wes under his wing, he decides to train him as a racer when he realizes he has potential. Dean, too, was once a talented racer. However, after a severe injury, he let his career and potential get away from him while succumbing to many vices. Before meeting his son, Miller stays in denial about how he wasted his life. However, the fateful meeting helps him own up to his mistakes.

Maia Reficco as Camila

Date Of Birth: July 14, 2000

Actor: Although born in Boston, Massachusetts, Maia Reficco moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the age of 6 with her family. She kicked off her career in the entertainment industry with music and studied singing with Eric Vetro, who is known for being the vocal coach for popular artists like Shawn Mendes and Ariana Grande. Her acting career began in 2017 when she played the role of the titular character in Nicklodean’s Kally’s Mashup. Since then, the actress has also appeared in 18 episodes of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s 2022 film Do Revenge.

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Character: Maia Reficco’s character, Camila, shows up halfway through the film. She serves as Wes Neal’s love interest, who helps him realize how his relationship with his father is holding him back from reaching his true potential as a racer. Because of Dean, Camila and Wes also almost end their relationship. However, they somehow pull through and Camila even shows up to encourage Wes during his climactic race in One Fast Move‘s ending.

One Fast Move Supporting Cast & Characters

Edward James Olmos as Abel: Best known for his roles in Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049, Miami Vice, and Battlestar Galactica, Edward James Olmos plays Abel in One Fast Move. In the film, Abel supports Wes by hiring him to work at his bike repair garage.

Austin North as Cody: Austin North, of the I Didn’t Do It and Outer Banks fame, plays Cody in One Fast Move, who is one of Wes’ competitors in the film.

Jackson Hurst as Bobby Tresco: Jackson Ryan Hurst briefly appears as Bobby Tresco in the Prime Video movie. Before One Fast Move, Hurst was seen in shows and movies, like The Mist, The Tree of Life, Drop Dead Diva, NCIS, and True Lies.