While walking through another harrowing portrayal of a dystopian prison-like setting,The Platform 2introduces new players while also marking the return of some characters from the first film. Directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia,The Platformis a Spanish thriller that premiered on Netflix with rave reviews and even rose in the ranks to become one of the highest-viewed non-English movies on the streaming platform. Considering its success, it is not surprising that it spawned a sequel that delves deeper into the philosophical and social commentary introduced by its predecessor.
Similar to the first film,The Platform 2also unfolds in a “self-managing” tower where each floor accommodates two people. The primary driver of its narrative is the titular platform that goes down and sequentially carries hoards of food from one level to another. While the movie’s setting and the violent action it generates are enough to keep viewers hooked,The Platform 2’s storyis primarily driven by its well-written characters, portrayed by talented actors. Some of these actors in the Netflix sequel are recognizable for their parts inThe Platformwhile others are new additions to the story.
Hovik Keuchkerian as Zamiatin
Date Of Birth: 26 July 2025
Actor:Although Hovik Keuchkerian was born in Beirut, Lebanon, he was raised in Alpedrete, Spain, after he moved there with his family at the age of three. Before he dipped his feet into acting, Keuchkerian was a boxer and also earned the title of Spanish Heavyweight Champion twice. After retiring from the sport, he immersed himself in stand-up comedy, which paved the way for him to star in many movies and shows.He made his TV debut withHispania, la leyendain 2010but only garnered attention for his acting talent when he played Pedro in 2013’sAlacrán enamorado(Scorpion in Love).
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Character:InThe Platform 2’s opening arc, Hovik Keuchkerian’s character, Zamiatin, is introduced as a new prisoner in the central vertical cell. He finds himself sharing his cell with Perempuán during his first month. Like every new prisoner in the cell, he initially struggles to adapt to its machinations and even resists the existing rules established by the people in his neighboring cells. However, his early struggle pales compared to what he experiences as more time passes in the central pit.
Milena Smit as Perempuán
Date Of Birth: 09 June 2025
Actor:After being born in Elche, Spain, Milena Smit was raised in Torrevieja, Torre de la Horadada, and Murcia. She worked as a model during her early years in show business before she learned acting at the Cristina Rota acting school and even trained under Bernard Hiller. After appearing in a few short films, she made her feature film debut in 2020 withCross the Line. In the years that followed, her acting portfolio expanded as she starred in several TV shows and movies, likeParallel Mothers,Tin & Tina,The Snow Girl, andThe Girl in the Mirror.
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Character:Like Hovik Keuchkerian’s Zamiatin, Milena Smit’s Perempuán also awakens in the vertical cells one day, having no clue about its inner workings. Although she keeps her reason for putting herself in the central prison shrouded, the movie makes it evident that she has underlying guilt for something she did in the past. AsThe Platform 2progresses, Perempuán is not only forced to deal with the violence inside the vertical cells but also the demons of her past.
Natalia Tena as Perempuán’s Unnamed Second Roommate
Date Of Birth: 24 August 2025
Actor:Born in London, Natalia Tena is fluent in both Spanish and English. She started her acting career by starring inAbout a Boyin 2002. Although she mostly played roles in stage adaptations likeGone to EarthandNights at the Circusin the 2000s, her breakthrough came in 2007 when she got the opportunity to play the recurring role of Nymphadora Tonks in theHarry Pottermovie series. Apart from being known for portraying Tonks, she also played Osha inGame of Thronesand starred in one ofBlack Mirror’s best episodes, “White Christmas.”
Our Biggest Unanswered Questions After The Platform
Netflix’s The Platform was another hit for the streaming service, but the dystopian horror movie left many big questions unanswered afterward.
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Character:Natalia Tena appears as Perempuán’s second unnamed roommate inThe Platform 2. Her reserved demeanor makes Perempuán believe she is new to the vertical cells. However, the movie gradually reveals that Natalia Tena’s character has had a past in the harrowing prison.
Óscar Jaenada as Dagin Babi
Date Of Birth: 18 August 2025
Actor:Óscar Jaenada was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain, but moved to Madrid to look for acting opportunities. During his early years, he played minor parts in several TV shows and movies, like7 vidas,Descongélate, andHospital Central, beforehe got his first leading role in 2003’sNovember. Since then, he has acquired over 70 acting credits, with his work spanning across several genres. Over the years, he has also been a part of many mainstream movie and television franchises, likeThe Walking Dead,Journey to the Center of Earth,Pirates of the Caribbean, andRambo.
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Character:InThe Platform 2, Óscar Jaenada appears as the enigmatic messiah, Dagin Babi. His extreme actions in the pit lead prompt some prisoners to follow his command but also prompt others to rebel against him. As seen in the first movie, these contrasting views between the inmates lead to dire, violent situations.
The Platform 2 Supporting Cast & Characters
Ivan Massagué as Goreng:Ivan Massagué, who played one of the leading roles inThe Platform, returns as Goreng inThe Platform 2. The actor is best known for his work inPan’s Labyrinth,The Boat, andMy Fault.
Iván Massagué lost 12 kilos (26 lbs) duringThe Platform’s filming to accurately portray his character’s weight loss.
Antonia San Juan as Imoguiri:Antonia San Juan, of theAll About My MotherandLa Chinafame, reprises her role as Imoguiri inThe Platform 2.
Zorion Eguileor as Tiramigasi:Zorion Eguileor’s Tiramigasi is another character who returns inThe Platform 2after playing a major role in the first film. BeforeThe Platform 2, Zorion Eguileor played roles in movies and shows, likeThe Elderly,Hay algo en el bosque, andAll the Moons.
Tadashi Ito as Bárbaro 21:Best known for his stuntwork inUnder Paris,Black Mirror, andBird Box: Barcelona, Tadashi Ito appears as one of the prisoners, Bárbaro 21, inThe Platform 2.
The Platform 2
The Platform 2 is the follow-up to the original dystopian thriller set in a vertical prison. This installment explores new layers of its brutal regime, delving deeper into its social hierarchy and survival dynamics. Directed by an unknown filmmaker, the sequel continues to challenge its characters' moral boundaries.
