Here's your guide to the cast and characters of Epix's War of the Worlds. H.G. Wells's 1898 novel, The War of the Worlds, is one of the most popular works of science-fiction ever written. The novel details an extraterrestrial invasion, which stages a conflict between humans and alien creatures. The War of the Worlds has inspired numerous adaptations in radio, film, and television including Orson Welles's radio drama in 1938 and Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds in 2005. In fact, BBC ran their period-piece version of The War of the Worlds in late 2019.
Epix's War of the Worlds is a reimagining of Wells's novel that takes place in modern-day Europe. When astronomers detect a foreign transmission from another galaxy, it's clear proof of extraterrestrial life. Days later, nearly all of the world's population is wiped out by the aliens. As the aliens wreak havoc on the world, the few remaining survivors are left to figure out the origin of the creatures and their mission. War of the Worlds' trailer highlighted the alien invasion and captured the chaos on Earth. War of the Worlds was first released in full on MyCanal in France in October 2019. In the United States, it will be released on Epix on February 16, 2020.
Created by Howard Overman (Misfits and Future Man), War of the Worlds stars two Golden Globe winners, one of whom was nominated for an Academy Award. Here's a complete list of the cast and characters in Epix's War of the Worlds.
War Of The Worlds' Main Cast & Characters
Gabriel Byrne as Bill Ward: A survivor of the attack in London who tries to save his son, Dan, and ex-wife, Helen, from dying. Gabriel Byrne is one of the most influential actors in Irish cinema. Byrne has been nominated for multiple Tony and Emmy Awards. Byrne memorably starred in the film The Usual Suspects and the television series In Treatment, with the latter earning him a Golden Globe Award.
Elizabeth McGovern as Helen Brown: Bill's ex-wife and one of the few survivors of the initial alien attack. Elizabeth McGovern is an Academy Award-nominated actress (for 1981's Ragtime) who recently portrayed Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey.
War Of The Worlds' Supporting Cast
Léa Drucker as Catherine Durand: Astronomer who detects the signal that signals extraterrestrial life. Léa Drucker is a French actress best known for her performance as Miriam Besson in Custody, which resulted in a César Award for Best Actress.
Adel Bencherif as Colonel Mustafa Mokrani: French colonel who leads a team to stop the attacks on Earth. Adel Bencherif has acted in two well-known action movies, London Has Fallen and Spectre.
Natasha Little as Sarah Gresham: Mother to Emily and Tom. Natasha Little is best known for her roles as Lady Caroline Langbourne in the BBC series, The Night Manager, and Edith Thompson in the film, Another Life.
Daisy Edgar-Jones as Emily Gresham: Daughter of Sarah and sister to Tom. Emily struggles with her vision but makes up for it with her hearing. Daisy Edgar-Jones portrayed Delia Rawson on BBC One and HBO's Gentleman Jack.
Ty Tennant as Tom Gresham: Son of Sarah and brother to Emily. A 16-year-old kid who is struggling to cope during the alien invasion. Ty Tennant recently starred as a young Christopher Wiseman in Tolkien.
Bayo Gbadamosi as Kariem Gat Wich Machar: A survivor who eventually befriends Emily. Bayo Gbadamosi's most notable role to date was Vincey in Doctor Who.
Guillaume Gouix as Noah Dumont: French policeman. Before War of the Worlds, Guillaume Gouix is best known for his portrayal of Serge in the series The Returned.