Meet the stars of Amazon’s video game adaptations

Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean

Parnell plays the main character, Lucy, who leaves her safe underground home, the Vault, to see what’s going on above ground. She stumbles upon the unpleasant discovery that the world above is more dangerous than she realizes, and that she has become her target.

Parnell previously starred in yellow jacket and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, but this is her first starring role. She spoke on The Advocate Channel in April 2024 about how Lucy’s multifaceted character drew her to the role.

“That’s what I look for in every role, a real person who is multidimensional, because I think we’re all very complex and that deserves to be written about and seen on screen,” she said. Told. “One of the things I love about Lucy is that she’s always having a dialogue within herself.”

Aaron Moten as Maximus

Lucy is from the underworld, while Maximus, played by Aaron Moten, is a member of the Brotherhood of Steel, a group determined to take the underground order into their own hands. However, seeing the bold actions taken by his brotherhood, he struggles with his purpose and beliefs.

This will also be Moten’s first lead role since co-starring with Will Smith in a 2022 film. release and as Travis in Netflix’s cannabis comedy falling apart.

“What a challenge it was to create the character of Maximus. At the same time, I found myself struggling with that inner war, the truth between “Who am I?” and “What do I want?” “It was really fun to realize that I was actually playing out the conflict of the character,” he told The Advocate Channel.

Walton Goggins as Ghoul

Goggins is known as “that guy” that people have seen in something, he told PEOPLE in April 2024, but his role as the ghoul cemented his fame. did. Goggins’ character was once a popular actor named Cooper Howard, but 200 years later he is no longer what he once was and is simply known as the famous bounty hunter Ghoul.

Goggins, who is married to director Nadia Connors and has one son, previously appeared in films for FX. justified He played Uncle Baby Billy on HBO. jewel of justice.

To prepare for her role as the noseless ghoul, Goggins told PEOPLE that her makeup took two hours every day.

“It was unpleasant,” he said. “It was so hot in New York where we filmed. I could almost see the sweat coming out of my eyes!”

Kyle MacLachlan as Hank MacLean

MacLachlan plays Hank MacLean, Lucy’s father and the leader of Vault 33, also known as the Overseer. He also has a son named Norm.

McLachlan has had a storied career since starring as the original Paul Atreides in 1984. dunes to Dale Cooper twin peaks. He married his wife Desiree Gruber in 2002 and they have a son, Callum Lyon McLachlan.

Moises Arias as Norm MacLean

Rounding out the McClain family is Arias. fall out as Norm, Hank’s curious son. While Lucy discovers the world above, the gnome dives into the mysteries of his own world, especially between his Vaults 31 and 32.

Arias is best known for her role as Rico in . hannah montanaalso starred in 2019. 5 feet away and the 2020s king of staten island.

Sarita Chowdhury as Lee Moldover

Choudry is a major raider, Moldover, who inspires Lucy’s journey outside. She is previously known for playing Seema Patel in the film. sex and the city spin-off And just like that… Like Kiss Lyon, jessica jones.

“It’s apocalyptic, but it’s a little bit absurd, and I love it,” Chaudhry told Illuminati of what drew him to the show when it premieres in April 2024.

Johnny Pemberton as Thaddeus

As another member of the Brotherhood of Steel, Thaddeus (Pemberton) briefly allies with Maximus.

Pemberton’s previous works include: super store, 21 jump street and 22 Jump Street.

Michael Emerson as Sigi Wilzig

Emerson plays Sigi Wilzig, an eccentric scientist who is one of the few willing to help Lucy with her mission. He is often seen with his companion, a German Shepherd dog.

Emerson previously played Ben Linus in the film. lost and Harold Finch Person of interest. He also collaborated with Nolan on the latter project.

“I thought it was a story about espionage and determination, and this man was up to something. He had the long game in mind, and he was willing to sacrifice everything,” Emerson said. He spoke to Jobro about the charm of the character.

Register as Dave Chet

Chet, played by Register, is Lucy’s cousin, but he has more than normal familial love for her. This role will be Register’s first recurring role, although he has appeared in the role before. witch file and F.B.I..

Zach Cherry as Woody Thomas

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Cherry wasn’t just beloved Dylan George Severance payHe has also appeared in ‘ inheritance and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Leslie Uggams as Betty Pearson

Woody’s sidekick, Betty Pearson, played by Uggams, is also a member of Vault 33’s governing council and, like Woody, has a cheerful and cheerful demeanor.

Uggams is a Tony Award-winning and Emmy-nominated actress for her 1977 role. roots. Currently, she is best known for playing Deadpool’s blind friend and roommate Blind Al in 2016’s Deadpool and 2018’s Deadpool 2.

In her personal life, Uggams has been married to her husband Graham Pratt for over 50 years and they have two children and one grandchild.

Frances Turner as Barb Howard

Turner has a small role in the show as Ghoul’s ex-wife before World War I in 2077, when she was still Cooper Howard.

The actress has previously had recurring roles in the following productions: the boys and new amsterdam.

Michael Rapaport as Night Titus

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Rappaport is best known for his 1999 work. deep blue sea and in 1996 beautiful girlBut he’s been a mainstay in Hollywood for decades, most recently starring in the upcoming season three. Murder inside the building only.