'A Gentleman in Moscow': Cast and character guide on who's playing who in Paramount+'s historical drama series
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Paramount+ is all set to release an adaptation of Amor Towles's novel 'A Gentleman in Moscow' this month.
Titled after the novel, this upcoming series is penned and produced by Ben Vanstone. The storyline follows Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov, an aristocrat who endures decades of house arrest in a hotel attic room following the October Revolution, as decreed by a Bolshevik tribunal.
The official synopsis of 'A Gentleman in Moscow' reads, "Count Alexander Rostov, in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, finds that his gilded past places him on the wrong side of history. Spared immediate execution, he is banished by a Soviet tribunal to an attic room in the opulent Hotel Metropol, threatened with death if he ever sets foot outside again."
"As the years pass and some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history unfold outside the hotel’s doors, Rostov’s reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery. As he builds a new life within the walls of the hotel, he discovers the true value of friendship, family and love," it reads further.
Ahead of its premiere on Friday, 29 March, 2024, let's explore the cast of characters in the series.
Ewan McGregor as Count Alexander Rostov
Ewan McGregor, an Emmy Award-winning actor, is set to portray the central character of Count Alexander Rostov in the upcoming series.
Known for his roles in the 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy (1999–2005), 'Angels and Demons' (2009), 'Fargo' (2017), and 'Birds of Prey' (2020), McGregor has garnered acclaim for his versatile performances.
He won the Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of fashion designer Halston in the miniseries 'Halston' (2021) and also earned the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his dual role as brothers Ray and Emmit Stussy in the third season of 'Fargo' (2017).
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Anna Urbanova
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who co-starred with Ewan McGregor in 'Birds of Prey', has joined him in a significant role in 'A Gentleman in Moscow'.
She is recognized for her roles in horror films like 'Final Destination 3' (2006), 'Death Proof' (2007), and the slasher film 'Black Christmas' (2006).
Additionally, her portrayal of Hera Syndulla in the 'Star Wars' series 'Ahsoka' (2023) has garnered recent attention.
Johnny Harris as Osip Glebnikov
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Johnny Harris, renowned for his performances in 'London to Brighton' and 'This Is England '86', is set to portray Osip Glenikov in the upcoming Paramount+ series.
In 2023, he captivated audiences with his portrayal of Magwitch in the BBC/FX Network/Disney adaptation of 'Great Expectations', starring alongside Academy Award winner Olivia Colman.
Described by The Independent as "One of Britain's finest and toughest actors", Harris's involvement in the upcoming historical drama promises to be an engrossing experience.
Paul Ready as Prince Nikolai Petrov
British actor Paul Ready has been cast in the role of Prince Nikolai Petrov.
Some of his notable credits include 'Utopia' (2013-14), 'Motherland' (2016–2022), and 'Bodyguard' (2018). His most recent appearance was in the Gal Gadot-led film 'Heart of Stone' (2023), where he portrayed Max Bailey.
Other cast members include Alexa Goodall as Nina Kulikova, John Heffernan as "The Bishop" Leplevsky, Lyes Salem as Andrey Duras, Anastasia Hille as Olga, and Jason Forbes as Nachevko.
'A Gentleman in Moscow' trailer
First episode of 'A Gentleman in Moscow' will be available to stream on March 29, 2024, on Paramount+.