The enduring legacy of Wyld Stallyns continues to be most triumphant, and the actors who brought Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan to life are having an excellent adventure of their own in 2025. The core cast members from the time-traveling comedy franchise—which spans Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991), and Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)—have been busy with major new projects, from blockbuster films and critically acclaimed indie movies to a highly-anticipated reunion on the Broadway stage.
The biggest news for fans of the iconic duo is the surprising and exciting 2025 reunion of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter for a project outside of the time-traveling phone booth. Furthermore, the newer stars of the franchise, the daughters Thea and Billie, have also solidified their places as major Hollywood players with a slate of high-profile films.
The Most Excellent Cast: A Complete Biographical Profile and Recent Updates (2025)
To fully appreciate the current careers of the Bill & Ted cast, it's important to look at their complete profiles, including their most recent and upcoming endeavors as of late 2025. This list includes the main stars, the iconic supporting cast, and the new generation of Wyld Stallyns.
- Keanu Reeves (Theodore "Ted" Logan)
- Born: September 2, 1964 (Beirut, Lebanon)
- Role in Franchise: Theodore "Ted" Logan, one half of Wyld Stallyns.
- Career Highlights: The Matrix franchise, John Wick franchise, Speed, Point Break.
- 2025/Upcoming Projects: Starring alongside Alex Winter in the Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by Jamie Lloyd, in late 2025. He is also set to star in the film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Discussion about a potential Bill & Ted 4 continues, with both actors expressing interest.
- Alex Winter (Bill S. Preston, Esq.)
- Born: July 17, 1965 (London, England)
- Role in Franchise: Bill S. Preston, Esq., the other half of Wyld Stallyns.
- Career Highlights: The Lost Boys, and a highly successful career as a documentary filmmaker with films like Downloaded, Deep Web, and Showbiz Kids.
- 2025/Upcoming Projects: Reuniting with Keanu Reeves for the Broadway production of Waiting for Godot. Winter has also been actively giving updates on the possibility of a fourth Bill & Ted film, suggesting a script may be in the works.
- William Sadler (Death/The Grim Reaper)
- Born: April 13, 1950 (Jamestown, New York, U.S.)
- Role in Franchise: Death, who becomes the bass player for Wyld Stallyns.
- Career Highlights: The Shawshank Redemption, Die Hard 2, and the TV series Roswell.
- 2025/Upcoming Projects: Sadler is continuing his prolific career, with a new project called The Yeti recently completed. He is also scheduled for a live on-stage appearance, "An Evening of Music and Tomfoolery," in June 2025.
- Samara Weaving (Thea Preston)
- Born: February 23, 1992 (Adelaide, South Australia)
- Role in Franchise: Thea Preston, Bill's daughter from the future.
- Career Highlights: Ready or Not, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Babylon.
- 2025/Upcoming Projects: Weaving is a major star in 2025, set to star in the action-horror film Azrael, and the comedy-thriller Borderline, directed by her husband Jimmy Warden. There is also buzz about a sequel, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.
- Brigette Lundy-Paine (Billie Logan)
- Born: August 10, 1994 (Dallas, Texas, U.S.)
- Role in Franchise: Billie Logan, Ted's daughter from the future.
- Career Highlights: The Netflix series Atypical, Bombshell.
- 2025/Upcoming Projects: Lundy-Paine received a Gotham Award nomination for their performance in the 2024 film I Saw the TV Glow, and is set to appear in the 2025 film Love, Brooklyn.
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter: From Time Travel to Existential Dread on Broadway
The most surprising and exciting news for fans of the franchise is the professional reunion of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who have maintained a close friendship since meeting at the Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure audition in the mid-1980s. While many hoped for a fourth film, their current collaboration takes them to a completely different stage: Broadway.
In a highly-anticipated production scheduled for late 2025, Reeves and Winter will star in a revival of Samuel Beckett's classic absurdist play, Waiting for Godot. Reeves will play the role of Estragon, and Winter will play Vladimir. This marks a dramatic shift from their previous roles, trading in the comedic, optimistic energy of Wyld Stallyns for the existential, melancholic themes of Beckett's masterpiece.
The play, directed by the acclaimed Jamie Lloyd, has been one of the most buzzed-about productions of the 2025 Broadway season. The actors themselves have commented on the reunion, with Winter noting that the play's themes of waiting and friendship align in some ways with their own long-standing relationship. This reunion showcases the depth of their professional bond and their willingness to tackle challenging, non-commercial work together.
The Next Generation and Supporting Players: Where Are They Now?
The success of Bill & Ted Face the Music introduced a new generation of fans to the franchise, largely thanks to the excellent casting of the daughters, Samara Weaving (Thea) and Brigette Lundy-Paine (Billie). Their current career trajectories are a testament to the franchise's ability to launch major new talents.
Samara Weaving's Horror and Comedy Reign: Since playing Thea, Weaving has become a sought-after leading actress in Hollywood. Her 2025 slate is packed, including the action-horror film Azrael and the dark comedy-thriller Borderline. Her role in *Ready or Not* cemented her status as a "scream queen," and the buzz for a potential sequel shows her continued dominance in the genre.
Brigette Lundy-Paine's Indie Success: Lundy-Paine, who plays Billie, has focused on critically acclaimed independent projects. Their performance in the 2024 film I Saw the TV Glow garnered significant praise, including a Gotham Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Performance. Their upcoming 2025 project, Love, Brooklyn, continues this focus on unique, character-driven storytelling.
The Enduring Supporting Cast and Departed Legends
The franchise's topical authority is bolstered by its memorable supporting cast, many of whom reprised their roles in Face the Music.
- Amy Stoch (Missy): The actress who played Missy, the "step-mom" and former high school crush of both Bill and Ted, continues to work as an actress and is also known as an academic under the name Amy Stock-Poynton.
- Diane Franklin and Kimberley Kates (The Princesses): The original Princesses, Joanna (Franklin) and Elizabeth (Kimberley LaBelle, now Kimberley Kates), who were rescued in the first film, are frequently celebrated at fan conventions and retrospectives.
- George Carlin (Rufus): The legendary comedian who played Rufus, the time-travel guide, passed away in 2008. His presence was honored in Face the Music through archived footage and a dedication, reminding fans of his crucial, most non-heinous contribution to the franchise.
- Robert V. Barron (Captain Logan): The actor who played Ted's strict father, Captain Logan, also passed away in 2008, but his character's influence on Ted remains a key element of the story.
Will We See Bill & Ted 4? The Latest Updates
The question that remains on every fan's mind is whether the excellent adventures will continue with a fourth film. As of late 2025, the possibility is still very much alive. Alex Winter has provided the most recent updates, confirming that he and Keanu Reeves are open to the idea, provided the story is "most excellent" and serves a real purpose.
The original writers of the franchise, Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon, have also maintained a continuous conversation about a potential script, which Winter has referenced. While no official announcement has been made, the fact that the two lead actors are reuniting on Broadway—a powerful symbol of their enduring friendship and professional connection—only fuels the hope that the Wyld Stallyns will one day dust off the phone booth for one last, most triumphant journey to fulfill their destiny and save the world with their music.
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