Five years ago, Joe Taslim was best known in Indonesia for choking people out in "The Raid." Now he's about to share a call sheet with Chris Hemsworth. That's the kind of jump that doesn't happen by accident.

Netflix and production company AGBO have officially confirmed that Joe Taslim has joined the cast of "Extraction 3," the next chapter in Hemsworth's Tyler Rake franchise. He's not walking in alone  Pierce Brosnan, Korean action star Don Lee, Chi Lewis-Parry, and Siena Agudong are all joining at the same time. Together they round out a cast that already includes returning stars Idris Elba and Golshifteh Farahani.

At a glance:

• 5 new cast members added in one announcement
• Shooting is currently underway in Sydney, Australia
• Taslim was born June 23, 1981
• Release is targeted for summer 2027

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Who is Joe Taslim, and what is "Extraction 3"?

"Extraction 3" is the third film in Netflix's action franchise built around Tyler Rake, a former Australian special forces operator played by Chris Hemsworth. Taslim followed his breakout role in "The Raid" with other action-heavy films like "The Night Comes For Us" and "The Swordsman," plus a role in "Fast & Furious 6." He also played Sub-Zero in 2021's "Mortal Kombat," and his most recent project, "The Furious," was one of Hong Kong's biggest box office hits this year. Filming for "Extraction 3" is happening now in Sydney, and the studio is aiming for a summer 2027 release.

Where is "Extraction 3" filming, and when does it come out?
Production is currently active in Sydney, Australia, with director Sam Hargrave back behind the camera. Netflix hasn't confirmed an exact release date, but multiple reports point to summer 2027. That's a long wait, but it also means details about the plot  and who plays what  are still completely under wraps.

"Notable Indonesian martial arts action star Joe Taslim has joined, best known for credits such as the recent buzzy international flick 'The Furious,' Gareth Evans' landmark pic 'The Raid,' and playing Sub-Zero in 'Mortal Kombat.'"  Deadline, via The Playlist

What role will Joe Taslim play in "Extraction 3"?
Here's the part fans keep asking about, and the honest answer is: nobody knows yet. Netflix and AGBO haven't revealed character details for any of the five new additions, Taslim included. That secrecy is deliberate  the franchise has built its reputation on brutal, single-take fight sequences, and surprise casting reveals are part of the marketing playbook.

Why does this matter for Indonesian cinema?
Taslim joining a Hemsworth-led Netflix tentpole is a bigger deal than one casting announcement. It puts an Indonesian actor inside one of the platform's most-watched action franchises, alongside a former 007 and a K-action star with his own spinoff already in post-production. For Indonesian audiences who've followed Taslim since "The Raid," this is proof his Hollywood run isn't a one-off  it's building.