Killer Heat on Prime Video: Complete Cast List and Details

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley have teamed up once again in the new murder mystery film Killer Heat. This contemporary noir-style mystery thriller centers around private investigator Nick Bali, portrayed by Gordon-Levitt. Nick is an American expatriate residing in Greece, contracted to look into the accidental death of young shipping magnate Leo Vardakis. The inquiry is prompted by the suspicions of Leo’s sister-in-law, played by Shailene Woodley, who questions the validity of the official police findings.

As Nick digs deeper into the circumstances surrounding Leo’s death, he uncovers a web of obscurity and intrigue, particularly within the affluent Vardakis family, marked by jealousy and complex relationships where anyone could serve as a potential suspect. Additionally, as his investigation unfolds, Nick grapples with personal demons, balancing his quest for redemption against the demands of his professional responsibilities.

Exploring the Cast of Killer Heat

Here’s the complete cast list of this thrilling film available on Prime Video.

1. Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Nick Bali

Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt is an acclaimed American actor recognized for his remarkable performances in 500 Days of Summer (2009) and 50/50 (2011), both earning him nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. In Killer Heat, he takes on the lead character of private detective Nick, who finds himself embroiled both personally and professionally while unraveling the case.

Gordon-Levitt initially began his acting career as a child in films like A River Runs Through It (1992), Holy Matrimony (1994), and Angels in the Outfield (1994). He gained fame for his role as Tommy Solomon in the popular TV series 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001). Furthermore, he was seen in a supporting capacity in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and lent his voice to Jim Hawkins in Disney’s Treasure Planet (2002).

After a brief hiatus from acting, Gordon-Levitt returned to the screen in films such as Manic (2001), Mysterious Skin (2004), Brick (2005), G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Looper (2012), and Lincoln (2012). Recently, he appeared in the legal drama The Trial of the Chicago 7 and also wrote, directed, and starred in the Apple TV+ comedy-drama series Mr. Corman.

2. Shailene Woodley as Penelope Vardakis

Shailene Diann Woodley became well-known for her role as Amy Juergens in the ABC Family drama series The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2013). She starred in critically acclaimed films such as The Spectacular Now (2013) and The Descendants (2011), the latter earning her a Golden Globe Award nomination.

Woodley is also recognized for her role as the teenage cancer patient in the touching drama The Fault in Our Stars (2014) and as Beatrice Prior in the popular science-fiction trilogy Divergent (2014–2016). She has received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her work in the HBO drama series Big Little Lies (2017–2019).

Her filmography also includes Snowden (2016), The Mauritanian (2021), and Ferrari (2023). In Killer Heat, Shailene Woodley takes on the role of Penelope Vardakis, who enlists Nick’s help to solve the mysterious death of her brother-in-law on a picturesque Greek island.