The Actor 2025

Paul Cole finds himself stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here. As bits and pieces of his past slowly emerge, he attempts to find his way home, but time is slippery, appearances can't be trusted, and it's unclear which of his identities is real.

On location

The cast

André Holland Paul Cole

Gemma Chan Edna

May Calamawy May / Benny's Girl / Mattie / Rita / Karen / Lady

Tracey Ullman Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman

Toby Jones Lieutenant Murray / Artie Bellman / Cabbie / Arnold

Simon McBurney Doctor Croft / Doctor Edgarton

Joe Cole Nick / Director

Tanya Reynolds Judy / Set Dresser / Hailey / Clerk / Frances

Olwen Fouéré Judge / Old Lady / Neighbor / Wardrobe Woman / Old Man

Edward Hogg Hotel Clerk / Bartender / Makeup Artist

Youssef Kerkour Black Jack / Ed / Defense Attorney / Dock Worker

Asim Chaudhry Little Jack / Fred / Herbie / Dock Worker

Fabien Frankel

Scott Alexander Young

Top billing shown. Full cast and crew on IMDB ↗

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