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Real-Life Inspirations Behind Dhurandhar Movie
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Decoding The Characters In Ranveer Singh’s Upcoming Movie

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Real-Life Inspirations Behind Dhurandhar Movie (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The trailer of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has taken the internet by storm. Viewers are excited not only for the high-voltage drama but also for the fact that the film draws from true events. The characters look sharp, intense and rooted in real history, which has now become the most significant talking point.

Dhurandhar Movie Real-life Characters

Ranveer Singh portrays a secret agent who appears to be influenced by Major Mohit Sharma, the Ashok Chakra awardee. His complete appearance evokes memories of the officer who operated undercover and ultimately gave his life in a mission in Kuprwara, Jammu and Kashmir. The movie seems to honor his bravery and the dangers he faced daily.

Arjun Rampal steps into the skin of Major Iqbal. His character appears to be inspired by Ilyas Kashmiri, a notorious militant known for his brutal tactics. The raw intensity in Arjun’s scenes matches the fear and power the real figure once commanded.

R. Madhavan plays Ajay Sanyal, an intelligent and sharp-minded officer from the Indian intelligence setup. His look and presence bear a resemblance to Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Advisor, who has played a key role in several major counter-terrorism operations. Madhavan’s strong monologue in the trailer adds more weight to this connection.

Akshaye Khanna portrays Rehman Dakait, a menacing criminal. His role seems inspired by Sardar Abdul Rehman Baloch, a personality from Karachi’s underworld who eventually established his own faction. Akshaye delivers a composed yet intimidating presence that aligns with the real-life model.

Sanjay Dutt portrays SP Chaudhary Aslam with determination, a role based on the officer Chaudhry Aslam Khan. The actual officer was renowned for confronting gangs and militant groups, surviving numerous assassination attempts before being killed in an explosion. Sanjay’s strong, on-screen persona aligns with the essence of the character.
Due to its real-world connections, Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the most discussed movies this year. The plot blends action, sentiment and intense stakes while the cast further enhances its impact.

Dhurandhar will arrive in cinemas on December 5, 2025.

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Return to Paradise cast | All the characters in season 2
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Return to Paradise cast | All the characters in season 2

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Return to Paradise spin-off Death in Paradise is back for its second season and once again, Mack and Glenn’s will-they-won’t-they takes centre stage.

In the season 1 finale, the detective overheard her former partner declaring his love for her, which wouldn’t have been remotely complicated had he not just gotten engaged.

“Confronting matters of the heart is Mackenzie’s blind spot – anything intellectually difficult, she storms toward; emotionally, she runs,” said lead Anna Samson.

“Episode 1 deals with how she chooses to respond to it all, with the question of what will happen between her and Glenn hanging over the second series. All I can say is it’s not simple, and it’s far from smooth sailing.”

And we wouldn’t want it any other way.

Tai Hara went on to say that his character is “completely unaware that Mackenzie’s heard him confess his feelings for her, so he’s just trying to move on and follow through on his wedding with Daisy.”

“So when she arrives back the very next day, it’s a whirlwind of emotions for him,” he added. “There’s this relief at the possibility for them to explore their unfinished business, but it also complicates his relationship with Daisy at the same time.

“Season 2 for Glenn is really this pursuit of trying to be a decent guy. He’s trying to do his best to remain loyal to both Mackenzie and Daisy.”

Yikes. Rather you than us, mate.

But who else will be joining them in the brand new episodes? And where have you seen them before?

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Find out about the Return to Paradise cast below.

Return to Paradise main cast

  • Anna Samson as Mackenzie Clarke
  • Tai Hara as Glenn Strong
  • Lloyd Griffith as Colin Cartwright
  • Catherine McClements as Philomena Strong
  • Celia Ireland as Reggie Rocco
  • Aaron McGrath as Felix Wilkinson
  • Andrea Demetriades as Daisy Dixon

For more information about the characters and where you’ve seen the cast before, read on.

Anna Samson plays Mackenzie Clarke

Anna Samson in Return to Paradise. John Platt

Who is Mackenzie Clarke? A detective inspector with the Metropolitan Police in London who reluctantly returns to her hometown of Dolphin Cove in Australia – where she comes face to face with her ex, who she still has feelings for.

“She battles against community, emotion, love, and friendship – all things that we as human beings need; but she thinks she doesn’t,” said Clarke.

“So that’s where a lot of the drama and comedy comes from – and from her being placed back in the community that she left six years ago in quite extreme circumstances. She left someone at the altar. It’s no small thing to have to return to that, and she brings home with her a great sense of guilt. She’s pushing against all the emotions that being back home brings up – old places, memories, and relationships. She’s trying to push them down, but they have a habit of coming back up, don’t they?”

What else has Anna Samson been in? Most people know her as Mia Anderson in Home and Away.

Tai Hara plays Glenn Strong

Tai Hara as Glenn Strong, waking out the sea, with a crab in his hand, wearing blue trunks, towards Mack

Tai Hara as Glenn Strong. Red Planet/BBC Studios/John Platt

Who is Glenn Strong? He’s a forensic pathologist and Mackenzie’s ex-fiancée. She abandoned him at the alter several years ago, but in the season 1 finale he admitted that he still loves her… to his dog.

“Season 2 for Glenn is all about building up to the wedding and then figuring out how to deal with the fact that Mackenzie hasn’t left town,” said Hara. “It’s an impossible situation, and we see how it plays out over the course of the series.

“Despite Glenn and Daisy being set to marry, there’s still so much left unsaid between him and Mackenzie.”

What else has Tai Hara been in? You probably know him from Home and Away. You might also recognise him from Colin from Accounts.

Lloyd Griffith plays Colin Cartwright

Lloyd Griffith in Return to Paradise, stood by the sea and wearing a suit.

Lloyd Griffith in Return to Paradise. John Platt

Who is Colin Cartwright? A detective constable who works closely with Mackenzie.

“Colin is the heart of the community,” said Griffith. “He’s a police officer. He’s been in Dolphin Cove for about five years. He loves the community. He loves the sense of togetherness and belonging. I think it’s something that he probably didn’t have back in England.

“They’ve really accepted him here. They love him. He’s got a slightly different accent, but you know, he pulls his sleeves up, literally and metaphorically, and he just gets stuck in.”

What else has Lloyd Griffith been in? He’s best known for Ted Lasso.

Catherine McClements plays Philomena Strong

Catherine McClements as Philomena Strong, stood on a veranda, green trees in the background, wearing a blue police uniform

Catherine McClements as Philomena Strong. Red Planet/BBC Studios/John Platt

Who is Philomena Strong? A senior sergeant. She’s also Glenn’s mum and was all set to be Mackenzie’s mother-in-law before she suddenly left.

Samson described the dynamic between Mackenzie and Philomena as “interesting”, adding: “They are two very strong, intelligent women who deeply respect and admire each other, but are at odds because of what Mackenzie has done.”

What else has Catherine McClements been in? Her credits include Rush, Water Rats and Tangle.

Celia Ireland plays Reggie Rocco

Aaron McGrath plays Felix Wilkinson and Celia Ireland plays Reggie Rocco, dressed in their police uniforms stood next to each other

Aaron McGrath plays Felix Wilkinson and Celia Ireland plays Reggie Rocco. Red Planet/BBC Studios/John Platt

Who is Reggie Rocco? A police volunteer. Griffith described Ireland as “the funniest actor you’ll ever, ever, ever encounter”.

“She’s like the queen of corpse, she’ll just do something,” he added, “and she has this amazing way, like her eyes go when she knows the camera’s not on her.”

What else Celia Ireland has been in? She’s best known for All Saints and Wentworth.

Aaron McGrath plays Felix Wilkinson

Aaron McGrath as Felix Wilkinson, wearing a blue police uniform, looking at evidence

Aaron McGrath as Felix Wilkinson. Red Planet/BBC Studios/John Platt

Who is Felix Wilkinson? A police constable who is mostly paired with Reggie. He might be the younger one, but it’s Felix who’s often telling reggie to behave.

What else has Aaron McGrath been in? You might recognise him from Glitch, Ready for This, Gold Diggers, Preppers and Back to the Rafters.

Andrea Demetriades plays Daisy Dixon

Anna Samson as DS Mackenzie Clarke, Tai Hara as Glenn Strong and Andrea Demetriades as Daisy Dixon in Return to Paradise. Mackenzie is stood in front of the other two, talking to them. Glenn and Daisy are holding hands.

Anna Samson as DS Mackenzie Clarke, Tai Hara as Glenn Strong and Andrea Demetriades as Daisy Dixon in Return to Paradise. Red Planet / BBC Studios / John Platt

Who is Daisy Dixon? A bartender at the beach club. Daisy is engaged to Glenn and their wedding is imminent.

“That love triangle between Glenn, Mackenzie and Daisy gets even more complicated,” teased Samson.

What else has Andrea Demetriades been in? She has appeared in Crownies, Janet King and Squinters.

Return to Paradise season 2 guest cast

Episode 1

  • Ardal O’Hanlon (Death in Paradise, Father Ted, My Hero) as DI Jack Mooney – Mack’s boss back in London.
  • Danielle Cormack (Shortland Street, Wentworth Prison) as Asher Svensson – she runs a company called Sharktech, which explores shark research to stop human ageing.
  • Cameron Knight (Blue Bloods) as Brian Chandler – a senior scientist at Sharktech and one of the world’s leading shark experts.
  • Michelle Lim Davidson (The Newsreader, Utopia) as Susie Huen – another Sharktech scientist.
  • Damian Walshe-Howling (Janet King, Last King of the Cross) as Craig Park – head of operations and Asher’s husband.
  • Greg Stone (Neighbours, Fake) as Damo Rocco – Reggie’s ex-husband. He despises Sharktech.
  • Ron Smyck (Spiderhead) as Trevor Bongiovanni – a taxi driver who is friends with Glenn. He hates Mack.

Return to Paradise season 2 will start airing at 8pm on Friday 31st October on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe and how to steal the look
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Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe and how to steal the look

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If there’s one thing Nobody Wants This Season 2 gets right, apart from the chaos of love, life, and late-night oversharing, it’s the fashion. Every character’s wardrobe feels like an extension of their personality: it is raw, witty, sometimes confused, but always interesting.

Adam Brody and Kristen Bell in the second season of Nobody Wants This.(HT)

From Joanne’s crisp essentials to Morgan’s Gen Z cool and Esther’s unapologetic prints, the show’s outfits mirror its messy, modern, and occasionally existential charm. Let’s decode every character’s style and how you can recreate their vibe without needing a Netflix-level budget.

1. Joanne Williams: The effortlessly put-together minimalist

Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)
Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)

Joanne’s wardrobe is basically what you’d get if French-girl chic moved to L.A. and discovered emotional depth. These can include crisp white shirts, structured trousers, neutral turtlenecks, and perfectly worn-in jeans. Everything looks intentional, but never fussy.

Her palette sticks to soft neutrals including beige, black, off-white, with the occasional pop of mustard or butter yellow. It’s quiet confidence, bottled into clothes.

Recreate her look:

Start with tailored basics: clean button-down, high-waist trousers, and a fitted tee. Layer with a cropped leather jacket or a wool blazer. Keep accessories minimal, a chunky watch, small gold hoops, and sneakers.

Style tip:

Joanne’s secret is balance. If the outfit is structured, keep the hair soft. If you’re doing sharp tailoring, add a casual accessory. She’s proof that less really can look like more.

2. Morgan Williams: The cool girl in controlled chaos

Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)
Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)

Morgan’s style is equal parts rebellion and trend forecasting. She’s the younger sister who shops vintage, mixes textures fearlessly, and somehow makes a suede co-ord work with chunky sneakers.

Her wardrobe thrives on contrast, a cropped argyle vest with wide-leg pants, leather shorts with an oversized shearling jacket, or a slinky top paired with track pants. She’s living proof that comfort and confidence can coexist.

Recreate her look:

Raid your wardrobe for something unexpected, that sequin top you never wear? Pair it with slouchy jeans. Try a cropped sweater over a flowy dress. Morgan’s looks are about intuition, not perfection.

Style tip:

Keep one piece bold and the rest chill. The magic lies in mismatching, suede with denim, shimmer with sneakers, leather with fleece. Controlled chaos never looked so cool.

3. Esther Williams: The bold-print mom redefining comfort

Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)
Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)

Esther’s style evolution this season deserves applause. She’s ditched safe neutrals for playful prints, cosy knits, and denim that means business. Picture leopard-print cardigans, patterned scarves, and those easy slide-on shoes that somehow still look chic.

Her clothes reflect a woman rediscovering herself, comfortable, expressive, and quietly rebellious.

Recreate her look:

Mix a bold print with your most lived-in jeans or linen trousers. Add gold hoops or a bold lip to make it feel deliberate. Esther’s style is proof that “comfortable” doesn’t have to mean “boring.”

Style tip:

Balance boldness with basics. If your cardigan is loud, keep the rest muted. And don’t be afraid to experiment because the best looks often come from not overthinking it.

4. Sasha Williams: The laid-back hubby

Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)
Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)

Sasha’s style is what happens when a tech nerd discovers good tailoring. It is quietly impressive, unintentionally cool, and endearingly awkward in the best way. His wardrobe this season leans into warm layers, knitted vests, soft shirts, and corduroy trousers, the kind that make you want to discuss documentaries over coffee. It is old-school academic meets modern-day understated chic.

Recreate his look:

Start with earthy tones such as rust, oatmeal, olive, navy. Go for textured fabrics: wool vests, cord pants, or flannel shirts layered under a casual blazer. Add clear-frame glasses or a knitted beanie for that signature Sasha sincerity.

Style tip:

It’s all about proportions. Since Sasha’s tall, his style balances length with softness, these include loose cardigans instead of stiff jackets, or wide-leg trousers instead of skinny fits.

5. Noah Roklov: The modern traditionalist

Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Pinterest)
Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Pinterest)

Noah’s wardrobe is all about quiet restraint, an understated blend of modern tailoring and modest classics. Expect well-fitted sweaters, clean shirts, and structured jackets that lean more intellectual than influencer.

He’s the guy who makes minimalism feel soulful; his outfits don’t need flash because the fit and simplicity do the talking.

Recreate his look:

Stick to classic shades such as navy, grey, camel and invest in high-quality basics like a merino wool sweater or a good overcoat. Keep it simple but intentional.

Style tip:

If you’re wearing muted tones, play with layering, a shirt under a sweater, a structured coat over a casual top. It adds depth without needing colour.

6. Andy: The polished professional with a soft edge

Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)
Nobody Wants This Season 2: A deep dive into every character’s wardrobe(Instagram)

Andy’s look blends crisp tailoring with warmth, literally and emotionally. His wardrobe revolves around well-cut shirts, muted suits, and subtle details that soften the sharpness, like rolled sleeves or a relaxed collar.

He’s practical but not plain, professional but approachable, a reminder that personal style doesn’t have to mean loud dressing.

Recreate his look:

Pair neutral shirts (white, sand, grey) with tailored trousers or chinos. Add texture through accessories such as a wool scarf, leather loafers, or even a knit tie.

Style tip:

Andy’s formula? Keep it simple, then break it slightly. Button-down, yes but maybe with sleeves rolled and the top button open. Effortless sophistication.

The wardrobes in Nobody Wants This Season 2 tell stories. Each outfit is a mood board of emotion, evolution, and identity. So, the next time you’re stuck in a style rut, take a cue from this cast. Dress like Joanne when you need structure, Morgan when you want fun, Esther when you crave boldness, Sasha when you want laidback confidence, Noah for quiet power, and Andy for easy charm.

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"Married to Medicine" Alum Lateasha Lunceford Weighs In On "RHOP" Star Wendy Osefo's Arrest & Fraud Charges: These Bravo Characters, They re Not Really Living That Lifestyle'
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“Married to Medicine” Alum Lateasha Lunceford Weighs In On “RHOP” Star Wendy Osefo’s Arrest & Fraud Charges: These Bravo Characters, They re Not Really Living That Lifestyle’

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“Married to Medicine” Alum Lateasha Lunceford Weighs In On “RHOP” Star Wendy Osefo’s Arrest & Fraud Charges: These Bravo Characters, They re Not Really Living That Lifestyle’

#WendyOsefo seems to be the topic of discussion among Bravo ladies, both current and former.

During a recent livestream, Married to Medicine alum Lateasha “Sweet Tea” Lunceford addressed allegations that she made shady remarks about Wendy following news of the political commentator’s arrest. If you’ve been keeping up with #TJB posts, you know that Wendy and her husband, #EddieOsefo, face nearly 20 charges each for an alleged insurance fraud scheme.

Speaking on the matter, Sweet Tea said she wouldn’t call this “vindication” for Nneka Ihim, who feuded with Wendy during her brief run as a #Housewife, but noted that “people have to be careful when they boast and brag about what they have.” She continued, saying a lot of #Bravo stars are “not really living that lifestyle.”

Sweet Tea added that she kept her real job while filming #M2M and was unbothered by criticism concerning her living situation because she’s “winning” and “has no bills to pay.”

Do you agree with #LateashaLunceford?


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All Creatures says goodbye (for now) to two long-running characters
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All Creatures says goodbye (for now) to two long-running characters

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The theme of All Creatures Great and Small season 6 has undoubtedly been transition.

From adjusting to life in the aftermath of the war – which has been particularly challenging for Tristan – to a Skeldale House in turmoil following Mrs Hall’s multi-year absence, from Helen and James becoming parents for the second time to embracing game-changing veterinary advancements, all of the characters have been forced to stay nimble over the past few years.

And now, Jenny Alderson is officially flying the nest – an especially emotional development for her dad Richard and for Helen, who essentially became her surrogate mum after theirs died.

In the latest episode, Jenny received the letter she’d been waiting for: a place at nursing college in London – news met with elation by Helen, who gave her a big hug while their dad looked on.

Of course, Richard was proud of his daughter, but he was also worried about his youngest heading off into the world for the first time – and to the Big Smoke, of all places.

His panic then rose further when he learned that Jenny’s registration date was in just three weeks’ time. But again, Helen remained positive and level-headed as she set about making a list to ensure Jenny would have everything she needed.

That composure didn’t last long, though. Helen’s demeanour soon shifted when she was confronted with the possibility that Jenny might not return to Yorkshire after completing her time at college, instead choosing to stay in London or move elsewhere. And before long, doubts crept in, with Helen arriving at the conclusion that her sister wasn’t at all prepared.

“She’s not ready, not one bit of it,” she confided in James, a solemn expression splashed across her face.

But after another conversation with her husband – in which he made the very astute point that no one can ever be truly ready to leave home, but that it can lead to the greatest adventure of one’s life – Helen gradually came around to the idea.

And after watching a very impressive display from Jenny with the horses, it was soon Helen convincing her sister, who had started to fret herself, that she had to take this opportunity.

“I don’t know anything about London, I don’t know where anything is, I don’t know anyone,” she said.

“Well, that’s what adventures are for, isn’t it? Discovering all them things,” replied Helen.

Imogen Clawson as Jenny Alderson. 5

Speaking ahead of the season premiere, Rachel Shenton described Helen and Jenny’s arc in the show’s sixth chapter as “another wave of change”.

“We’ve seen the signs – Jenny wondering what else is out there, talking about cities and new experiences,” she added.

“With Doris arriving last season, her head was turned a bit, and she started thinking about what else is out there. So Helen’s always quietly known that moment might come.

“But I don’t think she copes as well as she thought she would. It makes Helen look at her own life – the things she didn’t do, the opportunities she maybe didn’t have.

“That time’s passed for her now, with two children. So it’s a bittersweet moment, but also a lovely evolution in their relationship.”

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And in a lovely turn of events, Helen will also get to enjoy a new experience of her own when accompanying Jenny to London to help her settle in – a Richard Alderson suggestion.

After initially thinking she couldn’t, Helen agreed to join her sister for a few weeks, following some gentle encouragement from James, who must now step up in his wife’s absence.

“There was definitely a little Rachel-shaped hole on set during this series,” said Nicholas Ralph of working without Shenton, who had gone on maternity leave.

“We all really missed her – but of course, she had far more important things going on than we did

“And it was the same for James, really. Helen is his other half, his missing piece. She supports him, guides him, pushes him when he needs it. She’s a real rock for James, just as he is for her.

“So that separation was felt both onscreen and off. James really feels it, and we, as a company of actors, felt it too. We missed her hugely.”

All Creatures Great and Small season 6 airs on Thursdays on 5. You can order James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small from Amazon.

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The Woman in Cabin 10 star reacts to character's "bittersweet" ending
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The Woman in Cabin 10 star reacts to character’s “bittersweet” ending

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The film follows Lo (Keira Knightley), a journalist who is covering on a maiden voyage of a luxury yacht. Early on, she believes she sees someone thrown overboard – but her concerns are brushed off given that every member of the crew and the guests are all accounted for.

The suspected murder mystery (which has all the trappings of an Agatha Christie work) also sees Lo reunited with her ex-boyfriend, Ben (David Ajala).

Ben is a photographer, there to capture the splendour of the trip, and initially sits on the fence about helping Lo follow her “journalist instincts” due to her lack of evidence. But one of the most shocking moments comes when he finally picks a side, which has deadly consequences for him.

“I think it was a wonderfully surprising moment to read,” Ajala explained to RadioTimes.com in an exclusive interview.

“Because without judging the character, I was very taken by how this guy became the sacrificial lamb for this lady. I love seeing when characters are revealed in their actions and that was such a massive thing to do.”

He added: “I don’t think Ben weighed up the weight of the sacrifice as he was in it, but he made a decision to do it and commit to it for Lo. [It happens so quickly] so you don’t have time to process, but you see the conviction that he has to go, ‘I’m doing this for the better good.’ But then it is bittersweet because there’s nothing heroic about it because he doesn’t win.”

Ajala’s co-star Guy Pearce, who plays the billionaire philanthropist Richard, added: “You’re going to get so many more fans after this… But our audience then within the translation of it, they then get to feel the loss of you.”

Guy Pearce as Richard Bullmer in The Woman in Cabin 10. Parisa Taghizadeh/Netflix

Ajala was interested to explore a character who “operates in a very grey area” who is both with the wealthy, but disconnected from their world at the same time.

Meanwhile, Pearce was “fascinated” by Richard as a billionaire who carries a “number of secrets” but has a “relaxed way” about him.

“The idea of greed and this idea of once you have money, then you want more and you don’t want to let go of what you’ve got, and it corrupts your sense of compassion and empathy etc, that stuff I’m interested in,” Pearce explained. “And I’m interested in playing a character like this who perhaps once upon a time was a more empathetic and thoughtful and considerate human being.

“But in the nature of where he’s got to at this point in his life, he’s grabbed onto something that’s seemingly working for [him] and he doesn’t want to let that go. I feel like I see that a lot.

“That’s why the world is the way that it is, that greedy people just get greedier and richer people just get richer, the imbalance of that is fascinating to me and it was interesting to play a character that embodies that.”

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Why Do We Get So Attached To Fictional Characters?
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Why Do We Get So Attached To Fictional Characters?

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The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP) fever has swept across the world, and viewers of all ages are incredibly invested in Jenny Han’s YA drama. There’s something about a combination of dreamy summer Cousins Beach and extreme teenage angst that becomes irresistible. But why do fictional characters draw us in so much? For some people, they may not understand why fans get to the point where they’re fighting over pomegranate margaritas about whether Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah is the right choice for Belly.

Carly Dober, principal psychologist at Enriching Lives Psychology, tells Refinery29 Australia that teenage stories can evoke emotions that we love to cling to. “Most people can clearly recall their teenage years where the highs were very high and the lows were very low due to the hormonal peaks and troughs of adolescence and early adulthood,” Dober says. “It also makes us feel nostalgic for when things felt easier, as for some, retrospectively, their lives became far more complex in their adult years.”

The love triangle and heavily character-driven plot of The Summer I Turned Pretty also prove addictive, as fans drink up the drama and intrigue. “A love triangle [may leave] us deeply curious and rooting for particular people. Often, people find that who they are rooting for in the love triangle may change throughout a series,” Dober notes. “People can become heavily invested in characters, their stories, and what this represents to them. Maybe someone has been in the character’s shoes before, and we also align our identities with how we want to be seen, and what traits or behaviours we find permissible.”

We also align our identities wtih how we want to be seen, and what traits or behaviours we find permissible.

Carly Dober, Psychologist

Karen-Dill-Shackleford, PhD, a media psychologist based in Santa Barbara, CA, also says it’s natural to find these characters important. She explains that because storytelling is a way to touch on ideas that are important to us, connecting to a story and its characters is important — and often, we might even feel more empathy for a story than we do for things and people in our daily lives.

Dr. Dill-Shackleford describes our relationships to characters as parasocial relationships, or one-sided relationships that we have with the media that we consume. Even if a character can’t talk back to you or otherwise engage with you, it makes sense that if you get home at night and spend an hour or two (or more, we don’t judge) watching a TV show, you might get really attached to them because they bring you joy or cheer you up after a rough day. And feeling so much affection for these characters could be a sign that you’re capable of a lot of empathy. “You have to engage in a real human way in order to feel that connection,” Dr. Dill-Shackleford says. “That’s probably a sign that you are capable of certain social things that you are willing to let yourself go and really feel something in the story.”

There’s not a lot of hard science out there to explain why some people tend to be incredibly passionate fans while others are more casual (i.e., Westworld Reddit theorists vs. people who prefer to just watch the show and let it unfold), but Debra Kissen, PhD, a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, says it might have something to do with how deeply we probe into things in our lives in general.

You have to engage in a real human way in order to feel that connection.

Karen Dill-Shackleford, PhD

“People who have more of a tendency to dive deep into things might have more of a tendency to be specialists and dive deep while others take more of a wide view,” she says. “Part of that would then show up in anything you do — you do it fully and thoroughly.” But even if you’re not the all-or-nothing type, Dr. Dill-Shackleford says that characters are often avatars for us, and we let ourselves feel feelings through them even if we can’t relate to everything they’re going through.

That attachment and parasocial relationship can also happen with celebrities, who, in a way, are arguably fictional characters to us: We know the image they present in public, which may or may not 100% align with who they really are, and we guess at the rest. “[With] someone who you’ve followed over a career or long periods of your life, you do feel like you know them,” Dr. Dill-Shackleford says. “You see them in these intimate situations and they’re probably already a beautiful person because they’re an actor, and they’re compelling.”

And, well, the power of attraction is strong. “You can’t underestimate the fact that these stars are very attractive,” she adds. “Most people, unless you live in Hollywood or something, you don’t see that level of physical attractiveness. Like Chris Hemsworth, he’s like a god. So of course it’s a biological cue to us, we’re supposed to find someone to mate with, and it’s a message to us that this person is really valuable because they’re that attractive.”

So it’s normal to be extremely attached to a fictional character or celebrity, so long as it doesn’t become an obsession that takes over your life. If, say, you spend so long thinking about Chris Hemsworth that you’re not dating anyone else because of that attraction, that’s when it might be unhealthy. For the most part, though, Dr. Dill-Shackleford says that most people probably aren’t obsessed to that degree.

This article was originally published in 2018 and has been updated.

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Slow Horses cast | Characters and actors in Gary Oldman series
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Slow Horses cast | Characters and actors in Gary Oldman series

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Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden and Kristin Scott Thomas are all back, as is Christopher Chung, whose character Roddy Ho takes on a more central role in the story this time around.

Meanwhile, there are some new stars joining the cast too, including Nick Mohammed, playing the Mayor of London, and Hiba Bennani, playing Roddy’s new girlfriend.

But who else is in the cast, who do they all play and where might you have seen them before?

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Slow Horses season 5 on Apple TV+.

Who’s in the cast of Slow Horses season 5?

Below is the main line-up for Slow Horses season 5. Read on to find out more about the cast and characters.

  • Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb
  • Jack Lowden as River Cartwright
  • Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner
  • Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho
  • Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish
  • Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander
  • Tom Brooke as JK Coe
  • Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy
  • Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright
  • Ruth Bradley as Emma Flyte
  • James Callis as Claude Whelan
  • Nick Mohammed as Zafar Jaffrey
  • Hiba Bennani as Tara

Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb

Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Jackson Lamb? Jackson is the leader of Slough House. He’s a “brilliant but irascible” leader, who has a terse, barbed relationship with River and has a dark past.

Where have I seen Gary Oldman before? Oldman has had a long and storied career on the big screen, appearing in blockbusters such as the Harry Potter film series and The Dark Knight trilogy, alongside awards darlings such as Mank, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Oppenheimer. He’s been Oscar nominated three times, winning Best Performance by an Actor a Leading Role in 2017 for playing Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.

Jack Lowden plays River Cartwright

Jack Lowden in Slow Horses.

Jack Lowden in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is River Cartwright? River is an agent at Slough House who was sent there for botching a mission.

Where have I seen Jack Lowden before? Lowden had a leading role in the BBC’s War and Peace, and has since appeared in Small Axe, Mary Queen of Scots and Stephen Merchant’s Fighting with My Family. He also had a pivotal role in Christopher Nolan’s 2017 epic Dunkirk, and recently appeared in The Gold on BBC One.

Kristin Scott Thomas plays Diana Taverner

Kristin Scott Thomas in Slow Horses.

Kristin Scott Thomas in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Diana Taverner? Diana is the second desk at MI5, who has worked with Lamb and his agents in the past but is very willing to let them take the fall for her mistakes.

Where have I seen Kristin Scott Thomas before? Scott Thomas reunites with Oldman in Slow Horses, having played Churchill’s wife Clementine in Darkest Hour. She’s perhaps best known for her BAFTA role in Four Weddings and a Funeral, but has also won plaudits for roles in The English Patient, Nowhere Boy and Gosford Park, amongst others. She was made a Dame in 2015.

Christopher Chung plays Roddy Ho

Christopher Chung in Slow Horses, holding a large sword.

Christopher Chung in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Roddy Ho? Roddy is the team’s tech guy, who is abrasive and uncaring towards the rest of the group and likes to stay out of the field.

Where have I seen Christopher Chung before? Chung has previously appeared in Waterloo Road and Neighbours, while more recently he had roles in Doctor Who and the film Blitz.

Saskia Reeves plays Catherine Standish

Saskia Reeves in Slow Horses.

Saskia Reeves in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Catherine Standish? Catherine is Lamb’s former personal assistant, who quit at the end of season 3. She knows the ins and outs of Slough House.

Where have I seen Saskia Reeves before? Reeves is known for appearing in series such as Luther, Death in Paradise, Collateral, Silent Witness and Wolf Hall, as well as in films such as Nymphomaniac: Vol 1, Shadows and The Outrun.

Aimee-Ffion Edwards plays Shirley Dander

Aimee-Ffion Edwards in Slow Horses.

Aimee-Ffion Edwards in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Shirley Dander? Shirley is a member of the team at Slough House who has noted anger issues and problems with drug abuse.

Where have I seen Aimee-Ffion Edwards before? Edwards is perhaps best known for her role as Esme in Peaky Blinders, while she has also starred in Keeping Faith, Inside No 9, Death in Paradise, Detectorists, Luther, Dreamland and the film Mr Burton.

Tom Brooke plays JK Coe

Tom Brooke in Slow Horses, wearing a hood and with his fist raised.

Tom Brooke in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is JK Coe? Jason Kevin Coe, who goes by JK, is a new mysterious addition to Slough House. He stays mostly silent and just wants to be left alone. He has PTSD, which he keeps in check by pretending to play the piano.

Where have I seen Tom Brooke before? Brooke has had roles in series such as Game of Thrones, Sherlock, Bodyguard, Preacher and The Crown, as well as in films including The Death of Stalin and Empire of Light.

Rosalind Eleazar plays Louisa Guy

Rosalind Eleazar in Slow Horses.

Rosalind Eleazar in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Louisa Guy? Louisa is a member of Slough House and one of the most affective agents in the group.

Where have I seen Rosalind Eleazar before? Eleazar has appeared in series including Breeders, Master of None, Deep Water, Death in Paradise and Missing You, as well as the films Uncle Vanya and The Personal History of David Copperfield.

Jonathan Pryce plays David Cartwright

Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright in Slow Horses

Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright in Slow Horses season 4 Apple

Who is David Cartwright? David is the River’s grandfather and is himself a retired MI5 agent. He and Jackson have a dark past together, and since the end of season 3 he is showing signs of dementia.

Where have I seen Jonathan Pryce before? Pryce played Prince Philip in the fifth and sixth seasons of Netflix’s The Crown, as well as as the High Sparrow in Game of Thrones and Pope Francis in The Two Popes. He has also had roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, James Bond adventure Tomorrow Never Dies and more recently in 3 Body Problem and The Thursday Murder Club. He was knighted in 2021.

Ruth Bradley plays Emma Flyte

Ruth Bradley in Slow Horses.

Ruth Bradley in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Emma Flyte? Emma is the new leader of the Dogs, taking over from Nick Duffy who was left in a coma following season 3.

Where have I seen Ruth Bradley before? Bradley has previously had roles in series such as Primeval, The Fall, The Split, Humans, The Gold, Guilt and Ted Lasso, as well as films such as The Wonder.

James Callis plays Claude Whelan

James Callis in Slow Horses.

James Callis in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Claude Whelan? Claude is the new first desk at MI5, having replaced Ingrid Tearney over Diana, who expected to get the job. He is well-meaning and wants to clean up the organisation, but is seriously under qualified.

Where have I seen James Callis before? Callis is best-known for his roles in Battlestar Galactica and Bridget Jones’s Diary, while he has also appeared in Merlin, A Town Called Eureka, The Musketeers, Castlevania and Star Trek: Picard.

Nick Mohammed as Zafar Jaffrey

Nick Mohammed in Slow Horses, wearing a suit and stood in front of a blue banner referring to London.

Nick Mohammed in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Zahar Jaffrey? Zahar is the left-leaning Mayor of London, who is running in the mayoral election against a right-wing populist politician.

Where have I seen Nick Mohammed before? Mohammed is perhaps best known for his role as Nate in Ted Lasso, while he has also appeared in series such as Reggie Perrin, Drifters, Fresh Meat, Uncle, Cuckoo, Stath Lets Flats, Intelligence, Renegade Nell, Inside No. 9 and Douglas is Cancelled, plus films including The Martian, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Bridget Jones’s Baby, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and Deep Cover.

Hiba Bennani as Tara

Hiba Bennani and Christopher Chung in Slow Horses, dancing together in a club.

Hiba Bennani and Christopher Chung in Slow Horses. Apple TV+

Who is Tara? Tara is Roddy Ho’s glamorous new girlfriend.

Where have I seen Hiba Bennani before? Bennani has previously had roles in projects including the film 1995 and the series Prime Target.

Slow Horses season 5 will start streaming on Apple TV+ from Wednesday 24th September. Seasons 1-4 are available to watch now – sign up to Apple TV+ here.

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Tulsa King season 2 cast: Meet the main characters
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Tulsa King season 2 cast: Meet the main characters

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“Now, he faces his most dangerous adversaries in Tulsa yet: the Dunmires, a powerful old-money family that doesn’t play by old-world rules, forcing Dwight to fight for everything he’s built and protect his family.”

Alongside Sylvester Stallone, a number of faces have returned for the latest instalment, plus some new faces who you may or may not recognise.

Read on for everything you need to know about the major players in Tulsa King season 3.

Tulsa King cast

  • Sylvester Stallone as Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi
  • Martin Starr as Bodhi
  • Jay Will as Tyson
  • Annabella Sciorra as Joanne
  • Neal McDonough as Cal Thresher
  • Robert Patrick as Jeremiah Dunmire
  • Beau Knapp as Cole Dunmire
  • Bella Heathcote as Cleo Montagu
  • Chris Caldovino as Goodie
  • McKenna Quigley Harrington
  • Kevin Pollak as Special Agent Musso
  • Vincent Piazza as Vince
  • Frank Grillo as Bill Bevilaqua
  • Garrett Hedlund as Mitch Keller
  • Dana Delany as Margaret Devereaux
  • Samuel L Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr
  • Michael Beach as Mark
  • Mike ‘Cash Flo’ Walden as Bigfoot
  • James Russo as Ray Renzetti
  • Brett Rice as Theo Montague

For more information about the characters and where you’ve seen the cast before, read on.

Sylvester Stallone plays Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi

Jay Will as Tyson, Sylvester Stallone as Dwight Manfredi and Mike Walden as Bigfoot in Tulsa King. Viacom International Inc

Who is Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi? After serving 25 years in prison, mobster Dwight Manfredi, also known as ‘The General’, is exiled by his boss to Tulsa, Oklahoma in season 1, where he establishes a new crew and gets to work making the town his own. But his success draws the attention of plenty of sharks, old and new, who want what he’s having.

What else has Sylvester Stallone been in? This man needs no introduction, but we’ll give you one anyway. Stallone is best known for: Rocky, Rambo, The Expendables, Cobra, Cliffhanger, Demolition Man – we could go on, and on, and on.

Martin Starr plays Bodhi

Martin Starr as Bohdi, standing in his office

Martin Starr as Bohdi. Brian Douglas/Paramount+

Who is Bodhi? He owns a marijuana dispensary in Tulsa and imparts his wisdom on Dwight.

What else has Martin Starr been in? Most people will know him from comedies Silicon Valley, Freaks and Geeks, and Party Down.

Jay Will plays Tyson

Jay Will as Tyson Mitchell, leaning on a car

Jay Will as Tyson Mitchell. Brian Douglas/Paramount+

Who is Tyson? Dwight’s trusted, sharp-minded driver.

What else has Jay Will been in? He’s played leading roles in films Rob Peace and It Doesn’t Matter. Will also had a role in Prime Video’s The Marvellous Mrs Maisel.

Annabella Sciorra plays Joanne

A woman with dark hair stands on a staircase, wearing a leopard-print robe tied at the waist. She rests one hand on the banister and the other on her hip, looking intently forward. A blurred abstract painting hangs on the wall behind her.

Annabella Sciorra as Joanne. Viacom International Inc

Who is Joanne? Dwight’s younger sister, who hails from Brooklyn.

What else has Annabella Sciorra been in? Her CV includes The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and Jungle Fever, among others.

Neal McDonough plays Cal Thresher

Neal McDonough as Cal Thresher in Tulsa King, wearing a cowboy hat, leaning on a fence

Neal McDonough as Cal Thresher in Tulsa King. Brian Douglas/Paramount+

Who is Cal Thresher? A “powerful and extremely territorial businessman in Tulsa”, who clashed with Dwight in season 2.

What else has Neal McDonough been in? His CV includes Desperate Housewives, superhero series Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow, action drama Boomtown, US drama Medical Investigation, legal drama Suits, Yellowstone, war drama Band of Brothers and Western crime drama Justified.

Robert Patrick plays Jeremiah Dunmire

Sylvester Stallone as Dwight Manfredi and Robert Patrick as Dunmire, sat across a table from one another in a low lit bar

Sylvester Stallone as Dwight Manfredi and Robert Patrick as Jeremiah Dunmire. Viacom International Inc

Who is Jeremiah Dunmire? He’s a big player in the liquor business. Jeremiah is described as “powerful” and “forceful”.

What else has Robert Patrick been in? His credits include Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Scorpion, The Unit, The X Files, Peacemaker, 1923, among others.

Beau Knapp plays Cole Dunmire

Beau Knapp as Cole, wearing a dark shirt, talking to someone.

Beau Knapp as Cole Dunmire. Will Hart/NBC via Getty Images

Who is Cole Dunmire? Jeremiah’s son. He is described as “a trust fund country boy with crazy in his eyes”.

What else has Beau Knapp been in? You might know him from SEAL Team, The Bikeriders and The Good Lord Bird.

Bella Heathcote plays Cleo Montague

Bella Heathcote, standing in front of a black backdrop with advertisements on it, having her photo taken.

Bella Heathcote. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Who is Cleo Montague? Mitch’s ex-girlfriend. The pair still have sizzling chemistry. Cleo’s father runs a distillery, which the Dunmires want.

What else has Bella Heathcote been in? Her credits include The Man in the High Castle, Fifty Shades Darker, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Scrublands.

Chris Caldovino plays Goodie

Chris Caldovino and Sylvester Stallone are seen on the film set of Tulsa King, camera man to theior left, walking down a city street wearing suits

Chris Caldovino and Sylvester Stallone are seen on the film set of Tulsa King. Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Who is Goodie? He was the Invernizzi family’s consigliere, but is now on Dwight’s team.

What else has Chris Caldovino been in? He has appeared in Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos.

McKenna Quigley Harrington plays Grace

A woman with short, wavy blonde hair and a tattoo on her neck that reads “LOVE” sits at a table, holding a bingo marker. She wears a floral lace top with a visible chest tattoo and gold necklace, looking intently ahead. People in orange clothing are blurred in the background.

McKenna Quigley Harrington as Grace. Viacom International Inc

Who is Grace? She’s part of Dwight’s crew and works with Bodhi at the dispensary.

What else has McKenna Quigley Harrington been in? This is her most prominent role to date.

Kevin Pollak as Special Agent Musso

A man in a suit and tie with graying hair and a beard speaks intently to another man outdoors. The background is blurred greenery with pink flowers.

Kevin Pollak as Special Agent Musso. Viacom International Inc

Who is Special Agent Musso? He works for the FBI. Musso has a mountain of incriminating evidence on Dwight, who is now at his beck and call.

What else has Kevin Pollak been in? You might know him from A Few Good Men, The Usual Suspects, The Whole Ten Yards, End of Days, and The Marvellous Mrs Maisel.

Vincent Piazza as Vince

Vincent Piazza as Vince sat at a desk

Vincent Piazza as Vince. Brian Douglas/Paramount+

Who is Vince Antonacci? He was ‘Chickie’s’ main capo but has since taken over following his murder.

What else has Vincent Piazza been in? He’s appeared in Boardwalk Empire and vampire thriller The Passage.

Frank Grillo as Bill Bevilaqua

Frank Grillo as Bill, talking on the phone

Frank Grillo as Bill. Brian Douglas/Paramount+

Who is Bill Bevilacqua? A gangster based in Kansas City. He killed ‘Chickie’ in season 2 and formed a business alliance with Dwight.

What else has Frank Grillo been in? You might recognise him from US drama Kingdom, The Purge, US soap Guiding Light, Captain America, Prison Break and survival thriller The Grey.

Garrett Hedlund as Mitch Keller

Garrett Hedlund as Mitch, leaning against a wall

Garrett Hedlund as Mitch. Brian Douglas/Paramount+

Who is Mitch Keller? Part of the Manfredi crew. He was working at the bar, but is now running a car showroom, which he hates.

What else has Garrett Hedlund been in? He’s best known for Friday Night Lights, Troy, Pan, Tron: Legacy, Inside Llewyn Davis and Eragon.

Dana Delany as Margaret Devereaux

Dana Delany as Margaret., talking to Dwight

Dana Delany as Margaret. Brian Douglas/Paramount+

Who is Margaret Devereaux? The wealthy owner of a horse ranch. She is romantically involved with Dwight.

What else has Dana Delany been in? She’s best known for Desperate Housewives, war drama China Beach and medical comedy drama Body of Proof. You might also have watched her in films Light Sleeper, Tombstone, True Women and Wide Awake.

Samuel L Jackson plays Russell Lee Washington Jr

Sylvester Stallone and Samuel L Jackson in Tulsa King, sat at a table with a bottle of whisky on it, and a reserved sign.

Sylvester Stallone and Samuel L Jackson in Tulsa King. Brian Douglas/Paramount+

Who is Russell Lee Washington Jr? He befriended Dwight during a 10-year stint in prison, but is then sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family to take Dwight out once and for all. He will star in his own series, NOLA King, in 2026, which sees him return to New Orleans, the home he abandoned 40 years ago, to rekindle his relationship with his family, friends, and to take control of the city he left behind. But in doing so, he he incurs the wrath of his former employers in New York, and makes himself vulnerable to old NOLA foes, both criminal and cop.

What else has Samuel L Jackson been in? Well, where to begin? You might have watched him in any of the following: Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Do the Right Thing, The Hateful Eight, Django Unchained, Snakes on a Plane, and a variety of MCU titles in which he plays Nick Fury, plus many, many more.

Additional Tulsa King cast includes:

  • Michael Beach (Mayor of Kingstown) plays Mark – Tyson’s father. He was also almost killed in a car bombing in season 2.
  • Mike ‘Cash Flo’ Walden plays Bigfoot – Dwight’s bodyguard.
  • James Russo (Not a Stranger) plays Ray Renzetti – a New York mob boss.
  • Brett Rice (Sully) plays Theo Montague – Cleo’s father.

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Coronation Street cast 2025 | Joining, leaving, returning characters
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Coronation Street cast 2025 | Joining, leaving, returning characters

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2025 has already seen some major departures, with recent big exits including Rovers barmaid Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) and the moving final days of Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh-Jupe).

However, there are more changes to come.

RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to the cobbles of Coronation Street in the coming months.

So who’s in? Who’s out? And which rumours are true? Read on for all the latest details on cast changes.

Coronation Street cast 2025

The full present regular cast for Coronation Street can be found below.

  • William Roache as Ken Barlow
  • Barbara Knox as Rita Sullivan
  • Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
  • Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts
  • Ben Price as Nick Tilsley
  • Michael La Vell as Kevin Webster
  • Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
  • Sally Ann Matthews as Jenny Connor
  • Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
  • Tina O’Brien as Sarah Barlow
  • Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
  • Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
  • Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
  • David Neilson as Roy Cropper
  • Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby
  • Georgia Taylor as Toyah Habeeb
  • Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs
  • Jimmi Harkishin as Dev Alahan
  • Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
  • Andy Whyment as Kirk Sutherland
  • Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw
  • Sam Robertson as Adam Barlow
  • Jennie McAlpine as Fiz Dobbs
  • Antony Cotton as Sean Tully
  • Sam Aston as Chesney Brown
  • Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
  • Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
  • Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor
  • Alison King as Carla Barlow
  • Liam McCheyne as Dylan Wilson
  • Mikey North as Gary Windass
  • Patti Clare as Mary Taylor
  • Charlie Wrenshall as Liam Connor Jr.
  • Peter Gunn as Brian Packham
  • Cherylee Houston as Izzy Armstrong
  • Kyran Bowes as Jack Webster
  • Isabella Flanagan as Hope Stape
  • William Flanagan as Joseph Brown
  • Macy Alabi as Ruby Dobbs
  • Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
  • Bobby Bradshaw as Jake Windass
  • Brooke Malonie as Lily Platt
  • Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
  • Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
  • Daniel Brocklebank as Billy Mayhew
  • Liam Bairstow as Alex Warner
  • Carter-J Murphy as Harry Platt
  • Julie Goulding as Shona Platt
  • Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman
  • Sally Carman as Abi Webster
  • Maureen Lipman as Evelyn Plummer
  • Jason Callender as James Bailey
  • Trevor Michael Georges as Ed Bailey
  • Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey
  • Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter
  • Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas
  • Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth
  • Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman
  • Vinta Morgan as Ronnie Bailey
  • Vicky Myers as DS Lisa Swain
  • Jodie Prenger as Glenda Shuttleworth
  • Channique Sterling-Brown as Dee Dee Bailey
  • Cait Fitton as Lauren Bolton
  • Claire Sweeney as Cassie Plummer
  • Jacob Roberts as DC Kit Green
  • Sydney Martin as Betsy Swain
  • Ryan Mulvey as Brody Michaelis
  • James Cartwright as Theo Silverton
  • Natalie Anderson as Danielle Silverton
  • Jonathan Howard as Carl Webster
  • Richard Windsor as Noah Hedley
  • Amy Cudden as Becky Swain

Below are the upcoming changes to the regular cast.

LEAVING

Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews)

Sally Ann Matthews as Jenny Connor in Coronation Street. ITV

When is Jenny Connor leaving? Autumn 2025.

Former Rovers Return landlady Jenny Connor has been confirmed to be written out of the soap later this year.

The actor has played fan-favourite character Jenny Connor (also known as Jenny Bradley) on and off since 1986, and announcing the news on social media, Matthews paid tribute to the show.

She wrote on Instagram: “I was supposed to stay for five months but ended up doing an extra ten years because I loved it so much! It’s time though to play those parts I always hoped I would when I’d ’grown up.’

“Thanks Trafford Wharf Rd for the memories and endless laughter x”

An ITV spokesperson declined to comment further on the news when contacted by Radio Times, but we understand Matthews has now filmed her final scenes as Jenny.

Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank)

A drunk and angry Billy in Coronation Street holding his keys

Billy in Coronation Street. ITV

When is Billy Mayhew leaving? 2026.

Actor Daniel Brocklebank has been confirmed to be leaving our screens as Billy Mayhew in Coronation Street next year.

The Sun reports that a story-based decision will see Billy Mayhew depart the cobbles not long after losing his husband, Paul Foreman, in a new issues-based storyline in 2026.

Confirming his exit to the paper, Daniel said: “I have been working on Corrie for a quarter of my life.

“I have adored every minute I have been in that building and have never not looked forward to going into work.

“I love everyone who works on this show and whilst I am sad to be going, I am equally excited to see what the future holds.”

RadioTimes.com reached out to ITV for comment.

Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney)

Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster in Coronation Street, looking shocked.

Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster in Coronation Street. ITV

When is Debbie Webster leaving? 2027.

Actress Sue Devaney is being written out of the show as her fan-favourite character Debbie Webster is due to be killed off in a long-running dementia storyline.

Devaney first appeared as 15-year-old Debbie Webster and starred in the role for one year, before returning to the soap in 2019, and has been a main cast member since 2020.

A source told Metro: “It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline.”

They added: “It’s one of many major storylines new boss Kate Brooks has in the bag, and there will not be a dry eye in the house.

“There is no doubt in the Corrie family that she will give the performance of a lifetime and make Debbie’s exit one to remember for years.”

The report also revealed that the character of Debbie was expected to stay in the show beyond 2025 to complete the long-running storyline, so there is plenty of Debbie still to come on-screen.

The storyline has since been confirmed by ITV and actress Sue Devaney, who revealed in June 2025 that she would still be on the soap until 2027.

RETURNING

Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon)

Lucy Fallon as Bethany Platt in Coronation Street

Lucy Fallon as Bethany Platt. ITV

When is Bethany Platt returning? Autumn 2025.

Actress Lucy Fallon is set to return from her maternity leave this Autumn, and Bethany will be back in Weatherfield.

Bethany left for a job in London earlier this year following a split from Daniel Osbourn,e as his love for his ex Daisy Midgeley became clear.

Daisy has since left Weatherfield, but the chances are slim for a Bethany and Daniel reunion…

Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley)

Catherine Tyldesley in a pink blazer in front of the Rovers Return sign as Eva Driscoll in Coronation Street.

Catherine Tyldesley as Eva Driscoll in Coronation Street. ITV

When is Eva Price returning? Autumn 2025.

Actress Catherine Tyldesley is returning to Coronation Street as former Rovers Return barmaid and Leanne Battersby’s half-sister Eva Price later this year.

The Sun initially reported that the actress would begin filming with the soap this summer and will be back on-screen in the autumn.

A source told the paper: “Cath has been away for a while and worked on countless other projects but she really missed Corrie.

“They’ve tried to get her back a few times but the stars have never aligned.

“But when she was approached with the idea for Eva’s return, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.”

The character of Eva left Weatherfield in 2018 with baby Susie following the tragic suicide of her true love, Aidan Connor, played by Shayne Ward.

The ITV soap later confirmed Eva’s return as the new landlady of the Rovers Return after Carla sells it, and Eva will be accompanied by her new husband and his formidable mother-in-law.

Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks shared: “We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow.”

JOINING

Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker)

Aaron McCusker as Ben Driscoll smiling in close-up for Coronation Street.

Aaron McCusker as Ben Driscoll for Coronation Street. ITV

When is Ben Driscoll arriving? Autumn 2025.

When Eva returns to Coronation Street, she will be accompanied by her new husband Ben Driscoll, played by Shameless alum Aaron McCusker.

Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks shared: “The Driscolls do not arrive quietly, so expect big drama, explosive secrets and raucous knees-ups galore.”

She added: “To have actors of Catherine, Aaron and Pauline’s considerable calibre at the beating heart of this family is absolutely wonderful, and we can’t wait for you to get to know and fall in love with them as much as we have already done.

“Strap yourselves in, it’s going to be an exciting and eventful ride.”

Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn)

Pauline McLynn as Maggie Driscoll in close-up in a red blazer for Coronation Street.

Pauline McLynn as Maggie Driscoll in Coronation Street. ITV

When is Maggie Driscoll arriving? Autumn 2025.

Father Ted legend and former EastEnders star Pauline McLynn is joining Corrie as Eva’s new mother-in-law, the formidable Maggie Driscoll.

The character is set to be interfering and clearly a mother-in-law from hell for Eva to contend with!

We feel a classic Corrie character in the making here!

Who has left Coronation Street in 2025?

Dev and Aadi hugging in Coronation Street

Aadi made his exit from Weatherfield in Coronation Street. ITV

  • Mason Radcliffe
  • Matty Radcliffe (Guest)
  • Brie Benson (Guest)
  • Gus Deering (Guest)
  • Anthea Deering (Guest)
  • Eric Sandford (Guest)
  • Yasmeen Nazir
  • Tommy Orpington (Guest)
  • Max Turner
  • Rob Donovan
  • Daisy Midgeley
  • Julie Carp
  • Bobby Crawford
  • PC Craig Tinker
  • Eileen Grimshaw
  • Jason Grimshaw (Guest)
  • Mick Michaelis
  • Lou Michaelis
  • Logan Radcliffe (Guest)
  • Aadi Alahan

Who has left Coronation Street in 2024?

Jesse and Gail hugging and looking awkward

Jesse and Gail in Coronation Street. ITV

The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2024.

  • Sarge Bailey (Guest)
  • Moses Ekundayo
  • Harvey Gaskell
  • Violet Wilson (Guest)
  • Eliza Woodrow
  • Simon Barlow
  • Nathan Curtis
  • Tommy Orpington
  • Beth Tinker
  • Rowan Cunliffe
  • Nicky Wheatley
  • Dorian Pop
  • Alina Pop
  • Stu Carpenter
  • Damon Hay
  • Paul Foreman
  • Sabrina Adetiba
  • Joel Deering
  • Rowan Cunliffe
  • Richard Hillman (Guest, dream sequence)
  • Jesse Chadwick
  • Gail Chadwick

Who has left Coronation Street in 2023?

Chris Gascoyne as Peter Barlow in Coronation Street

Chris Gascoyne as Peter Barlow in Coronation Street ITV

The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2023.

  • Griff Reynolds
  • Jacob Hay
  • Mike Hargrave
  • Esther Hargrave
  • Teddy Thompkins
  • Cilla the Cincilla
  • Daryan Zahawi
  • Rufus Donahue
  • Faye Windass
  • Jackson Hodge
  • Miley Hodge
  • Justin Rutherford
  • Karen Rutherford
  • Aggie Bailey
  • Aaron Sandford
  • Geoffrey “Spider” Nugent
  • Isabella Benvenuti
  • Henry Newton
  • Shelly Rossington
  • Stephen Reid
  • Darren Vance
  • Courtney Vance
  • Crystal Hyde
  • Peter Barlow

Who left Coronation Street in 2022?

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Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street ITV

The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2022.

  • Ted Spear
  • Marrium Nazier
  • Clint Stubbins
  • Linda Hancock
  • Grace Vickers
  • Lydia Chambers
  • Jon Spear
  • Emma Brooker
  • Laura Neelan
  • Elsie
  • Ben Chancellor
  • Imran Habeeb
  • Cathy Matthews
  • Nicky Wheatley
  • Camilla Perrin
  • Mimi Halliday
  • Frank Bardsley
  • Phill Whittaker
  • Geoff Metcalfe (Guest, hallucination)
  • Saira Habeeb
  • Rick Neelan (Guest, hallucination)
  • Kelly Neelan
  • Leo Thompkins
  • James Bailey
  • Martha Fraser
  • Wendy Crozier
  • Harvey Gaskell

Who else will remain in Weatherfield by the end of the year?

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