Elisabeth Shue plays Sheriff Julie Forester, Jerry O’Connell is sleazy producer Derrick Jones, and Richard Dreyfuss appears as the doomed fisherman Matt Boyd in the 2010 creature feature ‘Piranha 3d‘.
Main cast
- Sheriff Julie ForesterElisabeth ShueMain
- Derrick JonesJerry O’ConnellMain
- Deputy FallonVing RhamesMain
- Deputy Shane GundersonAdam ScottMain
- Matt BoydRichard DreyfussMain
- DanniKelly BrookMain
- Jake ForesterSteven R. McQueenMain
- KellyJessica SzohrMain
- CrystalRiley SteeleMain
Supporting cast
- Mr. GoodmanChristopher LloydSupp
- PaulaDina MeyerSupp
- AndrewPaul ScheerSupp
- ColonelGreg NicoteroSupp
Guest & voice
- ChetDan WallerGuest
- NovakJean-Luc BilodeauGuest
- ZaneBrooklynn ProulxGuest
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About this cast
‘Piranha 3D’ is a 2010 horror-comedy film directed by Alexandre Aja. The story follows a swarm of prehistoric piranhas terrorising a spring break lake community, with a cast that includes Elisabeth Shue as the town sheriff, Jerry O’Connell as a flamboyant adult film producer, and a memorable cameo from Richard Dreyfuss as a nod to ‘Jaws’.
FAQs
Who plays the sheriff in Piranha 3D?
Elisabeth Shue plays Sheriff Julie Forester, the main protagonist.
Does Richard Dreyfuss appear in Piranha 3D?
Yes, Richard Dreyfuss has a cameo as Matt Boyd, a fisherman who is killed early on, referencing his role in ‘Jaws’.
Who plays the adult film producer in Piranha 3D?
Jerry O’Connell plays Derrick Jones, the sleazy adult film producer who films a spring break beach party.
Is ‘Piranha 3D’ a sequel or remake?
It is a remake of the 1978 film ‘Piranha’ and serves as a reboot, with a sequel ‘Piranha 3DD’ released in 2012.
What is the rating of Piranha 3D?
The film is rated 18 in the UK and R in the US for strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and language.
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