Brian Geraghty Joins Chris Hemsworth & Taron Egerton in Matt Ross’ Thriller ‘kockroach’

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New Cast Member for ‘Kockroach’

Brian Geraghty is the latest addition to Matt Ross’s crime thriller ‘Kockroach’ as it prepares to shoot in Australia. He joins an ensemble cast that already includes Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz, Alec Baldwin, and Rachel Sennott.

Background on Geraghty

Brian Geraghty has been making a name for himself in Hollywood with his diverse roles. His most recent appearance was in Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series ‘1923’, where he shared the screen with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Prior to that, he performed at the 2025 Williamstown Theatre Festival in Tennessee Williams’ ‘Not About Nightingales’ alongside Chris Messina and William Jackson Harper.

Feature Film Credits

In feature films, Geraghty is best known for his role as Owen Eldridge, a bomb-disposal specialist in Kathryn Bigelow’s Academy Award-winning film ‘The Hurt Locker’. He also starred opposite Denzel Washington in Robert Zemeckis’ acclaimed drama ‘Flight’. Other notable works include ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’, directed by Scott Cooper, with Zac Efron, Lily Collins, and John Malkovich; the Sundance-premiered ‘Faith’ starring Elias Daughdrill; and ‘The Luckiest Man in America’, a Sundance selection.

Industry Context

The addition of Geraghty to ‘Kockroach’ adds another layer of depth to Ross’s ensemble. With his experience in both stage and screen, Geraghty is well-equipped to bring complexity to the mysterious character that rises through New York’s criminal underworld.

“We’re thrilled to have Brian join our cast,” said Matt Ross. “His presence will add a unique dynamic to the story.” – Matt Ross