The Regime miniseries is the latest star-studded affair from HBO, featuring a packed cast of A-listers bringing the characters of this political thriller to life.
The series comes from Succession and The Menu writer Will Tracy in his latest play on the prestigious TV network.
Starring Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant, The Regime follows the final year of an authoritarian government, watching it as it falls around those who have benefitted from it.
Here Is Every Character and Actor in The Regimes?
Below is a list of every main character and actor set to appear as a part of The Regime cast, with detailed filmography and character info to follow:
- Kate Winslet - Elena Vernham
- Matthias Schoenaerts - Corporal Herbert Zubak
- Guillaume Gallienne - Nicholas
- Andrea Riseborough - Agnes
- Martha Plimpton - Judith Holt
- Hugh Grant - The Leader of the Opposition
- Louie Mynett - The Palace Manager’s Son
- Michael Colgan - Leo Huber
- Alasdair Hankinson - Malcolm
- Donald Sage Mackay - Richard
- Patrick Fusco - Director
- Vinodini Patel - Minister
- Danny Webb
- David Bamber
- Henry Goodman
- Stanley Townsend
- Rory Keenan
- Karl Markovics
- Pippa Haywood
Kate Winslet - Elena Vernham
Kate Winslet stars as The Regime's central character, Elena Vernham. Elena is the Chancellor of the fictional European nation at the center of the series known for her tyrannical nature and complete disregard for the people she serves.
It is the autocracy that Winslet's character leads that is set to fall throughout The Regime's run, as her character races to grip onto the power that seems to be slipping through her fingers.
Winslet has previously led two other HBO dramas Mildred Pierce, and Mare of Easttown, and she is best known for her work on films like Titanic, Avatar: The Way of Water, and The Reader (which she won an Academy Award for).
Matthias Schoenaerts - Corporal Herbert Zubak
Matthias Schoenaerts' Corporal Herbert Zubak stands alongside Kate Winslet's Elena Vernham, as a military man who catches the eye of Elena after gunning down some protestors speaking out against her regime.
After his heinous act, Herbert joins Elena's staff as an aide, eventually engaging in a romantic relationship with the Chancellor despite her ongoing marriage.
Schoenaerts can also be seen in The Danish Girl, Rust and Bone, and Red Sparrow.
Guillaume Gallienne - Nicholas
French actor Guillaume Gallienne brings together Nicholas, the husband of Chancellor Vernham. While his wife is known for her iron fist and ruthless tactics, Nicholas is a little more soft-spoken, taking a liking to things like poetry and art.
Gallienne's previous credits include Me, Myself and Mum, Maryline, and Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette.
Andrea Riseborough - Agnes
Anges (brought to life by Oscar-nominee Andrea Riseborough) is the palace manager in The Regime, standing alongside Chancellor Vernham.
In a world where Kate Winslet's authoritarian leader has fewer and fewer people on her side, Agnes stands as her closest collaborator, hoping to keep the Madame Chancellor in power as long as possible.
Riseborough was nominated for an Academy Award in 2023 for her work as Leslie in To Leslie, and has also appeared in titles like Oblivion alongside Tom Cruise and 2014's Birdman.
Martha Plimpton - Judith Holt
Set to clash with Kate Winslet's Chancellor Vernham is Matha Plimpton as Judith Holt. Plimption's character is the U.S. Secretary of State, who amid the crumbling of the Vernham government seeks to protect American interests at all costs.
Plimpton is best known for her work in The Goonies, Running on Empty, and Beautiful Girls.
Hugh Grant - The Leader of the Opposition
Hugh Grant takes on the role of The Regime's leader of the opposition. Working directly opposed to Elena Vernham's authoritarian rule, it is the imprisonment of Grant's character that triggers calls widespread social unrest calling for Vernham's removal from office.
A stalwart of cinema for over twenty years, Grant's previous credits include Love Actually, Notting Hill, and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Louie Mynett - The Palace Manager’s Son
Louie Myneet plays the son of Andrea Riseborough's Agnes (a.k.a. the manager of Chancellor Vernham's palace).
In his young career, Mynett has also appeared in Chemistry of Death, Silent Witness, and The Man Who Fell to Earth.
Michael Colgan - Leo Huber
Michael Colgan plays Leo Huber in The Regime. Details on the character currently remain under wraps.
Colgan can also be seen in HBO's Chernobyl miniseries as well as This England.
Alasdair Hankinson - Malcolm
Alasdair Hankinson takes on the role of Malcolm in the HBO miniseries.
Heralding from Macclesfield, Cheshire, Hankinson's other credits include The Lost King, Still Game, and Falling for Figaro.
Donald Sage Mackay - Richard
Information remains scarce about Donal Sage Richard Mackay's The Regime character Richard; however, he is said to only appear in two episodes of the HBO miniseries.
Mackay can be seen elsewhere in The Great Escaper, Eric, and BBC's The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies.
Patrick Fusco - Director
Taking on the role of Director is Patrick Fusco, while it is unknown exactly how Fusco's character plays into the series, one can assume he will be involved in the inner workings of Chancellor Vernham's regime in some way.
Fusco's only other major acting credit is from one episode of AMC's Quiz miniseries.
Vinodini Patel - Minister
Vinodini Patel brings to life a Minister in The Regime, assumed to be a member of the Vernham government in some way. In government, a minister is a member of a cabinet responsible for helping form policy in a specific nation.
Patel's other work includes And Mrs and Wicked Little Letters.
Danny Webb
Danny Webb joins The Regime in an undisclosed role. Webb is best known for his work in big-screen mega-hits like Alien 3, Robin Hood, and Valkyrie.
David Bamber
David Bamber is yet another member of The Regime cast yet to have his character made public. Bamber can also be seen in The Bourne Identity, Miss Potter, and High Hopes.
Henry Goodman
English actor Henry Goodman will also bring to life an unknown character in The Regime. Goodman also worked on Taking Woodstock, Private Parts, and The Saint.
Stanley Townsend
It is currently unknown who exactly Stanley Townsend plays in this new political HBO miniseries. Townsend will be familiar to fans of The Libertine, The Current War, and Pixar's Cars 2.
Rory Keenan
Rorya Keen is a veteran of the stage and screen, set to join the cast of The Regime. Keenan is best known for working on Ella Enchanted, Reign of Fire, and the Guard.
Karl Markovics
Austrian actor Karl Markvics brings to life a currently undisclosed character in The Regime. Markovics' other work includes The Counterfeiters, Beat, and Resistance.
Pippa Haywood
Rounding out The Regime cast is Pippa Haywood. The classically trained British actress has made waves on English TV in series like Green Wing and The Brittas Empire.
The Regime debuts on HBO and Max on Sunday, March 3.
