Bad Boys 4: Cast, News & More! The Ultimate Guide

Ms. Adele Green DDS 14 May 2025

Are you ready to ride or die with Miami's finest? The fourth installment of the beloved Bad Boys franchise promises a star-studded return, explosive action, and a deeper dive into the lives of Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. Get ready to explore the magic behind "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," a film poised to deliver another dose of high-octane entertainment.

The highly anticipated "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," also known as Bad Boys 4, has officially wrapped filming in Miami. This latest chapter reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, reprising their iconic roles as detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. The film, slated for release in June, will see familiar faces returning to the franchise, blending seasoned veterans with fresh talent.

Here's a closer look at the key players who bring the world of "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" to life:

Actor	Role	Bio & Personal Information	Career & Professional Information	Reference Link
Will Smith	Mike Lowrey	Full Name: Willard Carroll Smith Jr. Born: September 25, 1968, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age: 55 years old Height: 6'2" (1.88 m) Spouse: Jada Pinkett Smith (m. 1997) Children: Trey Smith, Jaden Smith, Willow Smith	Occupation: Actor, rapper, producer Years Active: 1985present Notable Roles:The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Men in Black, Independence Day, Bad Boys franchise, Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor (King Richard), multiple Grammy Awards	Will Smith IMDB Profile
Martin Lawrence	Marcus Burnett	Full Name: Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence Born: April 16, 1965, Frankfurt, West Germany Age: 59 years old Height: 5'7" (1.70 m) Spouse: Shamicka Gibbs (m. 20102012) Children: Jasmin Page Lawrence, Iyanna Faith Lawrence, Amara Trinity Lawrence	Occupation: Actor, comedian, producer, writer Years Active: 1987present Notable Roles:Martin, Bad Boys franchise, Blue Streak, Big Momma's House franchise Awards: BET Comedy Award for Lifetime Achievement	Martin Lawrence IMDB Profile
Joe Pantoliano	Captain Conrad Howard	Full Name: Joseph Peter Pantoliano Born: September 12, 1951, Hoboken, New Jersey Age: 72 years old Height: 5'5" (1.65 m) Spouse: Nancy Sheppard (m. 1994) Children: Four	Occupation: Actor Years Active: 1974present Notable Roles:The Sopranos, Memento, The Goonies, Bad Boys franchise Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (The Sopranos)	Joe Pantoliano IMDB Profile
Vanessa Hudgens	Kelly	Full Name: Vanessa Anne Hudgens Born: December 14, 1988, Salinas, California Age: 35 years old Height: 5'1" (1.55 m) Spouse: Cole Tucker (m. 2023)	Occupation: Actress, singer, producer Years Active: 2002present Notable Roles:High School Musical franchise, Sucker Punch, Spring Breakers, Bad Boys for Life, Tick, Tick... Boom! Awards: Teen Choice Awards, MTV Movie Awards	Vanessa Hudgens IMDB Profile
Alexander Ludwig	Dorn	Full Name: Alexander Ludwig Born: May 7, 1992, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Age: 32 years old Height: 6'2" (1.88 m) Spouse: Lauren Dear (m. 2020)	Occupation: Actor Years Active: 2000present Notable Roles:The Hunger Games, Vikings, Bad Boys for Life	Alexander Ludwig IMDB Profile
Paola Nuez	Rita Secada	Full Name: Paola Nuez Rivas Born: April 8, 1978, Tecate, Baja California, Mexico Age: 46 years old Height: 5'4" (1.63 m)	Occupation: Actress Years Active: 2002present Notable Roles: Reina de Corazones, Bad Boys for Life	Paola Nuez IMDB Profile
Jacob Scipio	Armando Aretas	Full Name: Jacob Scipio Born: January 20, 1993, Islington, London, England Age: 31 years old Height: 5'11" (1.80 m)	Occupation: Actor, Writer Years Active: 2007present Notable Roles: Bad Boys for Life, Without Remorse	Jacob Scipio IMDB Profile
DJ Khaled	Himself	Full Name: Khaled Mohamed Khaled Born: November 26, 1975, New Orleans, Louisiana Age: 48 years old Height: 5'10" (1.78 m) Children: Two	Occupation: DJ, record executive, record producer Years Active: 1993present Notable Roles: Bad Boys for Life	DJ Khaled IMDB Profile
Tasha Smith	Theresa Burnett	Full Name: Tasha Smith Born: February 28, 1971, Camden, New Jersey Age: 53 years old Height: 5'6" (1.68 m)	Occupation: Actress, director, producer Years Active: 1994present Notable Roles: Why Did I Get Married?, Empire	Tasha Smith IMDB Profile