'Manhunt': Cast and character guide on who’s playing who in Apple TV+'s historical drama series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Manhunt’, Apple TV+'s historical drama series, starring Tobias Menzies, Anthony Boyle, Lovie Simone, Matt Walsh, Will Harrison, Hamish Linklater, and Maxwell Korn in pivotal roles, officially dropped on Friday, March 15.
Based on the bestselling book, ‘Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer’ by James L Swanson, the Apple TV+ series follows the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, in the aftermath of the assassination.
The Monica Beletsky-helmed conspiracy thriller is scheduled to conclude in mid-April.
Here's a cast and character guide to help you know who's playing who in 'Manhunt'.
Tobias Menzies as Edwin Stanton
Tobias Menzies, celebrated for his versatile performances, takes on the pivotal role of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in 'Manhunt'.
After the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Stanton initiates a manhunt to capture John Wilkes Booth and bring him to justice.
Menzies gained widespread acclaim for portraying Prince Philip in 'The Crown' and Edmure Tully in 'Game of Thrones.'
Anthony Boyle as John Wilkes Booth
Anthony Boyle, who garnered attention for his Tony Award-winning role in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' plays John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated former president Abraham Lincoln at the Ford Theater in Washington, D.C.
Boyle's recent work includes his role as Harry Crosby in Apple TV+'s 'Masters of the Air,' where he has been receiving acclaim for his portrayal.
Boyle is also known for 'Derry Girls', 'Tolkien', 'The Plot Against America', and 'Tetris'.
Lovie Simone as Mary Simms
Lovie Simone, who is best known for her role as Zora Greenleaf in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series ‘Greenleaf’, takes on the pivotal role of Mary Simms in ‘Manhunt’.
Simone's portrayal of a former slave caught up in the chase following Lincoln's assassination offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the historical events of that time.
Simone is also known for her films ‘Monster’, ‘Share’, ‘Selah and the Spades’, ‘The Craft: Legacy’, ‘The Walk’ and ‘57 Seconds’.
Glenn Morshower as Andrew Johnson
Glenn Morshower, best known for playing Secret Service Agent Aaron Pierce in '24' and Colonel Sharp Morshower in the 'Transformers' film series, plays President Andrew Johnson in 'Manhunt'.
Johnson became president after the assassination of Lincoln, as he was the vice president at that time.
Morshower has appeared in many feature films and television series, including 'The Core', 'The Island', 'Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil', 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', and 'The Men Who Stare at Goats'.
Patton Oswalt as Lafayette Baker
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Patton Oswalt, an American stand-up comedian and actor, plays Lafayette Baker, an investigator and spy who served as Cast and character guide on who’s playing who in Apple TV+'s historical drama series the Lincoln and Johnson administrations during the 1860s.
Oswalt has appeared in various television series, including 'Parks and Recreation', 'Community', 'Two and a Half Men', 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', 'Archer', 'Kim Possible', and 'Modern Family'.
Matt Walsh as Samuel Mudd
Comedy veteran Matt Walsh, best known for his work on 'Veep', takes on the pivotal role of Dr. Samuel Mudd, the doctor who treated John Wilkes Booth's broken leg after the assassination of Lincoln.
Before joining the cast of 'Manhunt,' Walsh had made a name for himself with memorable roles in several popular productions.
Walsh is widely recognized for his roles in 'The Hangover' and 'Life of the Party,' two comedy films that have garnered significant acclaim.
Hamish Linklater as Abraham Lincoln
Hamish Linklater, best known for playing Matthew Kimble in 'The New Adventures of Old Christine', plays Abraham Lincoln, who was the 16th President of the United States and was assassinated in 1865.
Linklater is also known for 'Gideon's Crossing', 'Fantastic Four', 'Midnight Mass', 'The Crazy Ones', and 'Legion'.
Will Harrison as David Herold
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Will Harrison, known for his roles in 'Daisy Jones & The Six' and 'This Is a Film About My Mother,' portrays David Herold, a friend and ally to John Wilkes Booth in his assassination plot.
Harrison has made appearances in various television shows and films. He also appeared in an episode of 'Madam Secretary'.
He graduated from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, where he honed his craft and developed his skills as an actor.
Brandon Flynn as Edwin Stanton Jr.
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Brandon Flynn, best known for his role as Justin Foley in the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why', plays Edwin Stanton Jr., Secretary of War Edwin Stanton's son.
In 2020, Flynn made his feature film acting debut in the dark indie comedy 'Looks That Kill.' He also had a recurring role as Henry Osgood in the television series 'Ratched'.
How to stream 'Manhunt'?
'Manhunt' is currently airing exclusively on Apple TV+. Subscribe to the streaming platform to witness this captivating historical drama unfold.
Apple TV+ offers an ad-free streaming experience, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the narrative without any distractions.
With a competitive pricing structure, enjoy all the entertainment Apple TV+ has to offer at a monthly subscription cost, making premium content accessible to a broad audience.
The base price of Apple TV+ is $9.99 per month. For this fee, viewers can gain access to the platform's full library of original series and movies.
'Manhunt' trailer