Generation Kill
Miniseries on the 2003 invasion of Iraq
Generation Kill follows the highly trained Marines of First Recon Battalion through the first 40 days of the Iraq war. The seven-part miniseries portrays the true story of the young Marines' experience at the tip of the spear of the American invasion, as they contend with equipment shortages, incompetent commanding officers, ever evolving Rules of Engagement and an unclear strategy. 'Generation Kill' is based on the award-winning book by Evan Wright, who was embedded with First Recon and originally reported the story in a series of articles for Rolling Stone. The series also benefited greatly from the presence of two of the real-life Marines it depicts - Sgt. Eric Kocher and Cpl. Jeffrey Carisalez - who served as consultants. A third First Recon Marine, Sgt. Rudy Reyes, appears in the miniseries, portraying himself.
Cast ages at the series premiere (July 13, 2008)
- Alexander Skarsgård, as Sgt. Brad "Iceman" Colbert: 31
- James Ransone, as Cpl. Josh Ray Person: 29
- Lee Tergesen, as Evan "Scribe" Wright: 43
- Stark Sands, as Lt. Nathaniel Fick: 29
- Pawel Szajda, as Cpl. Walt Hasser: 26
- Kellan Lutz, as Cpl. Jason Lilley: 23
- Eric Ladin, as Cpl. James Chaffin: 30
- Neal Jones, as Sgt. Maj. John Sixta: 48
- Michael Kelly, as Captain Bryan Patterson: 39
- Owain Yeoman, as Sgt. Eric Kocher: 30
- Jonah Lotan, as Navy Hm2 Robert Timothy "Doc" Bryan: 35
- Chance Kelly, as Lt. Col. Stephen "Godfather" Ferrando: 41
- Brian Patrick Wade, as Cpt. Craig "Encino Man" Schwetje: 30
- Jon Huertas, as Sgt. Antonio "Poke" Espera: 38
- Wilson Bethel, as Cpl. Evan "Q-Tip" Stafford: 24
- Billy Lush, as Lance Cpl. Harold James Trombley: 26
- Marc Menchaca, as Gunnery Sgt. Mike "Gunny" Wynn: 32
- Rey Valentin, as Cpl. Gabe Garza: 29
- Eric Nenninger, as Cpt. Dave "Captain America" McGraw: 29
- Nabil Elouahabi, as Meesh: 33
- Robert John Burke, as Maj. Gen. James "Chaos" Mattis: 47