In the 2018 comedy ‘Tag‘, Jeremy Renner plays Jerry Pierce, Ed Helms plays Hogan ‘Hoagie’ Malloy, and Jon Hamm plays Bob Callahan, leading a group of friends who have been playing the same game of tag for 30 years.
Main cast
- Jerry PierceJeremy RennerMain
- Hogan ‘Hoagie’ MalloyEd HelmsMain
- Bob CallahanJon HammMain
- Randy ‘Chilli’ CillianoJake JohnsonMain
- Kevin SableHannibal BuressMain
Supporting cast
- Anna MalloyIsla FisherSupp
- Rebecca CrosbyRashida JonesSupp
- Susan RollinsLeslie BibbSupp
- Cheryl DeakinsAnnabelle WallisSupp
- Randy’s DadBrian DennehySupp
Guest & voice
- Pastor WilliamsThomas MiddleditchGuest
- Young JerryCade LappinGuest
- Young HoagieLuke NorkusGuest
- Young BobCameron ElvinGuest
- Young ChilliKaleb AlexanderGuest
- Young KevinMason GuccioneGuest
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About this cast
Based on a true story, ‘Tag’ follows a group of five friends who have been playing the same game of tag for 30 years, with the film focusing on their attempts to tag the undefeated Jerry Pierce. The main cast includes Jeremy Renner, Ed Helms, and Jon Hamm as the core players, with supporting roles from Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, and Isla Fisher.
FAQs
Who plays Jerry Pierce in Tag?
Jeremy Renner plays Jerry Pierce, the undefeated tag champion, in the 2018 film ‘Tag’.
Is Tag based on a true story?
Yes, ‘Tag’ is based on a true story about a group of friends from Spokane, Washington, who played the same game of tag for 30 years, as reported in a 2013 Wall Street Journal article.
Who plays Hoagie in Tag?
Ed Helms plays Hogan ‘Hoagie’ Malloy, the mastermind behind the group’s attempts to tag Jerry, in ‘Tag’.
What is the rating of Tag?
‘Tag’ is rated 15 in the UK for strong language and crude humour, and R in the US for language, crude sexual content, and brief nudity.
Who directed Tag?
‘Tag’ was directed by Jeff Tomsic, in his feature film directorial debut.
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