Eric on Netflix cast: Who stars in the Benedict Cumberbatch drama?
Eric will be landing on Netflix this week with a very recognisable cast to tell the story.
Eric Official Trailer on Netflix with Benedict Cumberbatch
Eric has almost arrived on Netflix but who stars in the gripping thriller?
The six-part series is going to be dropping in full on Thursday, May 30, and will tell the tale of what happens after a nine-year-old boy goes missing.
Leading the way is none other than Hollywood actor Benedict Cumberbatch and subscribers are curious to know who else will feature in the drama that’s expected to leave viewers guessing.
Who stars in Eric on Netflix?
Vincent Anderson - Benedict Cumberbatch
Puppeteer Vincent Anderson is behind the popular children’s series Good Day Sunshine and while he is charismatic and intelligent, he is neglectful of his wife and son Edgar.
So when his son goes missing, he clings to Edgar’s drawings of a blue monster puppet which he thinks is the key to bringing him home.
Vincent is portrayed by actor Benedict Cumberbatch who is undoubtedly best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes in the BBC adaptation of Sherlock with Martin Freeman.
Some of his other work includes Doctor Strange, The Imitation Game, The Power of Dog, The Grinch and The Courier.
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Cassie Anderson - Gaby Hoffmann
Cassie is a loving and dedicated mum to Edgar but she struggles to deal with her husband Vincent’s volatile manner and has grown tired of his womanising ways.
Actress Gaby Hoffmann started off as a child star in Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Sleepless in Seattle, and This Is My Life.
More recently, Hoffman has been in the series Transparent and the 2024 film Little Death.
Detective Michael Ledroit - McKinley Belcher III
Ledroit is a leading detective in missing person cases but struggles on a daily basis to hide his sexuality and his life with long-term partner William.
However, when his love life becomes an “obstacle at work” he must choose whether to protect his secret identity or solve a case.
Actor McKinley Belcher III has portrayed Anthony Carter in Fox’s The Passage, Samuel Diggs in PBS series’ Mercy Street and Agent Trevor Evans in Netflix’s Ozark.
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Lennie Wilson - Dan Fogler
As Vincent’s best friend and colleague at Good Day Sunshine, not only is Lennie a talented puppeteer but he has a strong bond with Vincent’s son who often visits the workshops.
Actor and comedian Dan Fogler is behind Lennie and is best recognised for films like the Fantastic Beasts film franchise, Good Luck Chuck and Balls of Fury.
George Lovett - Clarke Peters
George is the super of the apartment building where Vincent, Cassie and Edgar live.
His children no longer talk to him and so whenever his parents are arguing, Edgar goes to his apartment for some peace.
The star behind George Lovett, actor Clarke Peters, was behind Albert Lambreaux in Treme and Lester Freamon in The Wire.
Why did Harry and Meghan make a Netflix series about their life?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found themselves at the centre of public attention since they took a step back from senior royal duties in 2020.
In a trailer for the Netflix series about them, Prince Harry told viewers that “no one sees what’s happening behind closed doors” in a reference to how their lives may differ from what the public think about the couple. Meghan adds: “When the stakes are this high, doesn’t it make more sense to hear our story from us?”.
Reports suggested the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could receive up to $100 million for making the show, although this has been disputed and the true figure is unknown.
Matteo Cripp - David Denman
Captain Matteo Cripp is Ledroit’s boss who he has a good relationship with, acting more like his mentor.
However, even though Ledroit thinks there is a connection between Edgar’s disappearance and a 14-year-old’s nearly a year ago, Cripps is quick to discourage him from delving further.
Other cast members include:
Cecile Rochelle - Adepero Oduye
Edgar Anderson - Ivan Howe
Anne Anderson - Phoebe Nicholls
Yuusuf Egbe - Bamar Kane
Raya - Alex Molnar
Eric premieres on Thursday, May 30, on Netflix.
