Netflix's 'Untamed'—Who Are the Cast and Where Is It Filmed?
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Netflix's thriller Untamed, released on the streaming platform on Thursday, features a star-studded cast. Here's everything you need to know about the new limited series.
The Context
The description of the series on Netflix's website says: "In the vast expanse of Yosemite National Park, a woman's death draws a federal agent into lawless terrain—where nature obeys no rules but its own."
Newsweek reached out to a Netflix spokesperson via email for comment.
What To Know
Although Untamed takes place in Yosemite, the show was actually filmed in British Columbia, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Eric Bana, who stars as Kyle Turner in the show, described filming in the wilderness in an interview with the outlet.
"We had a bear guy on set who was responsible for our and the bears' safety," the Australian actor said in the interview published Thursday. "We had very strict rules around food and all that sort of stuff. I was desperate, desperate to have an encounter with a bear of the positive kind, and I never saw one."
Untamed's creator, Elle Smith, said that while most people did see a bear while filming, Bana had "really bad bear luck."
Here's a look at the Untamed cast:
Eric Bana
Eric Bana as Kyle Turner.
Eric Bana as Kyle Turner.
Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025
Bana stars as Kyle Turner. Previously, the 56-year-old appeared in projects such as Troy
, Black Hawk Down
, Hulk
, and Dirty John
.
Sam Neill
Sam Neill as Paul Souter.
Sam Neill as Paul Souter.
Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025
Sam Neill, 77, stars as Paul Souter. The New Zealand actor is best known for his role in Jurassic Park and has starred in a slew of other notable films, including The Piano and The Hunt for Red October.
Rosemarie DeWitt
Rosemarie DeWitt as Jill Bodwin.
Rosemarie DeWitt as Jill Bodwin.
Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025
DeWitt stars as Jill Bodwin. Fans may recognize the 53-year-old from La La Land, United States of Tara, and more.
Lily Santiago
Lily Santiago as Naya Vasquez.
Lily Santiago as Naya Vasquez.
Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025
Santiago, 29, stars as Naya Vasquez. She's largely known for her role as Veronica Castillo in La Brea.
Wilson Bethel
Wilson Bethel as Shane Maguire.
Wilson Bethel as Shane Maguire.
Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025
Wilson Bethel, 41, stars as Shane Maguire. Before Untamed, he appeared in the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless and Hart of Dixie.
William Smillie
William S. Smillie as Bruce Milch.
William S. Smillie as Bruce Milch.
Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2025
William Smillie stars as Bruce Milch. He is known for Chicago Fire and The Dark Knight.
What People Are Saying
William Smillie promoted Untamed on Instagram in May: "Untamed is a thriller/mystery set in beautiful Yosemite. On Netflix, starting July 17th. Eric Bana. Sam Neill. Rosemarie DeWitt. Lily Santiago. Wilson Bethel. And not infrequently, me. Six episodes. Written by father/daughter team Mark Smith and Elle Smith. Produced by John Wells. It's so good, y'all. Kindly make some time."
Lily Santiago said in an interview with Geek Girl Authority published on July 16: "I think of all the characters—and yes, I am biased—[Vasquez] has the biggest arc in this series. As we've been discussing, [it's] because of how much she has to adapt to her new environment and her new surroundings."
What Happens Next
Untamed is available to stream on Netflix.
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