What Are the 'Spy Kids' up to Now? Someone Just Had a Baby
ByAnna GarrisonMay. 11 2021, Updated 11:54 a.m. ET
For so many kids during the early 2000s,Spy Kidsremains a nostalgic movie from childhood. Now, it's an iconic film franchise that's grossed over $147 million worldwide. It's been 20 years since the first film premiered and fans are wondering what thecast members, now all adults, are up to now.
Antonio Banderas as Gregorio Cortez
If you don't recognize Antonio as the super-spy dad fromSpy Kids, you probably recognize him from several other 2000s staples such as the voice of Puss in Boots fromShrek 2and Zorro inThe Legend of Zorro. More recently, however, he appeared in the filmDolittlealongside Robert Downey Jr. Antonio is currently set to appear in the upcomingUnchartedfilm, but his role has not been announced.
Carla Gugino as Ingrid Cortez
Carla Gugino played iconic spy mom Ingrid, but her acting talents are likely more familiar to adult audiences. Known for her roles inWatchmen,凯伦Sisco, andThe Haunting of Hill House, Carla has most recently starred in theHill Housefollow-up,The Haunting of Bly Manor. She's also set to return to her spy roots inGunpowder Milkshake, where she will play a female assassin.
Danny Trejo as Isador "Machete" Cortez
Everyone's favorite spy uncle, Danny Trejo has also been in his fair share of action movies. In fact, Danny has appeared in several of director Robert Rodriguez's movies, and a few of his characters have been named after knives, like Machete inSpy Kidsand Razor Charlie inFrom Dusk Till Dawn.Danny actually returned to Machete's character in two standaloneSpy Kidsfilms.
In 2019, Danny witnessed a car accident andhelped extract a trapped toddlerfrom the backseat.
Alexa PenaVega as Carmen Cortez
The coolest older spy sister in town, Alexa PenaVega has had an eventful 20 years sinceSpy Kids. Her roles over the years include the starring role inSleepover一个小角色Machete Killswith Danny Trejo, and a spot onDancing With the Stars.She marriedBig Time Rushstar Carlos PenaVega in 2014. They have three children together: Ocean King, Kingston James, and Rio, whose birth was announced in May 2021via Instagram.
Daryl Sabara as Juni Cortez
Daryl played youngest Cortez family member, Juni. Over the years, he's had many guest roles on shows such asWizards of Waverly Place,Will & Grace,Friends, andCriminal Minds. He's perhaps better known for his voiceover work as the titular character onGenerator Rexand Heatblast inBen 10. He also recently starred inBen 10Versus the Universe: The Movie.
In 2018, Daryl married musical superstarMeghan Trainor, and in February 2021, he announced the birth of their baby Rileyon Instagram.
It sounds like life for theSpy Kidscast has only continued to look up. There's an upcoming reboot with director Robert Rodriguez returning, but no release date yet. Fans of the original are keeping their fingers crossed for at least one cameo from these familiar faces.