In recent years, Apple TV+ has become one of the most popular streaming platforms ever thanks to the production of a wide range of extraordinary television shows and miniseries that have achieved enormous success, winning over fans and receiving acclaim from audiences and critics. We could talk for hours about Ted Lasso or other series like Five days at the Memorialbut today is the turn of the new show with Tom Holland titled The Crowded Room.
The miniseries is a psychological thriller set in New York City starring Holland, Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum and many more. Whereas the cast di The Crowded Room is made up of various actors that you have surely already seen, the time has come to find out which are the most famous titles in which the interpreters of the new show created by Akiva Goldsman and based on the 1981 novel A room full of people by Daniel Keyes have starred .
Tom Holland (Danny Sullivan)
Let’s start this list with Tom Holland, who plays the male lead in The Crowded Room as Danny Sullivan. Holland has been in the business for years, but recently gained worldwide fame for his role as Peter Parker, otherwise known as Spider-Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; the British actor has starred in three films as Spider-Man, as well as a series of cameos.
In addition to his participation in the world of superheroes, Holland also showed his versatility as an actor in other projects: he played the role of Lucas Bennett in the British TV series Wolf Hall and appeared in the drama film The Impossible, which earned him widespread praise for his performance. Holland also played the lead role in the film Cherry, a drama about a war veteran’s PTSD. Furthermore, she has taken part in film productions such as Dolittle, Uncharted, Undercover spies and had a voice-over role in the film Onward.
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Amanda Seyfried (Rya Goodwin)
We now turn to Amanda Seyfried, who plays the female lead, Rya Goodwin. She the actress has been in the film business for years: she made her big screen debut with the comedy classic_ Mean Girls_, and since then she has appeared in many other films such as the musical Oh mama!and its sequel Oh mama! Here we go again, Letters to Juliet e Dear Johnearning a reputation as a charming and sensitive performer.
Amanda has also played more complex roles in films such as Lovelacein which he gave birth to actress Linda Lovelace, and Wretched, in which she played Cosette. Seyfried has also starred in successful TV series such as Big Lovein which she played Sarah Henrickson, one of the protagonist’s daughters, Veronica Mars and the anthology series Twin Peaks: The Return.
Emmy Rossum (Candy Sullivan)
Emmy Rossum is a talented actress who has achieved success on both the big and small screens: although she is mostly known for her starring role in the TV series Shamelessin which she played Fiona Gallagher for eleven seasons, Rossum had already proven her talents in the film The Phantom of the Opera of 2004, in which she played Christine Daaé.
The star has also acted in films such as Mystic River, The day the Earth stopped e Something good and had roles in TV series such as Law & Order: Special Unit e The Practice. In addition to her acting career, Rossum is also a talented singer: in 2007 she released the EP Carol of the Bells and in 2013 the album by Warner Bros titled Sentimental Journey.
Sasha Lane (Ariana)
Sasha Lane is an up-and-coming actress who has started to make a name for herself in the world of independent cinema in recent years. You may have seen her in several movies and TV series that she has appeared in over the course of her relatively short but promising career. Her debut took place in 2016 with the film American Honeydirected by Andrea Arnold, in which he played the lead role of Star.
Her performance was critically acclaimed and earned her an Independent Spirit Awards nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role. After the film’s success, Lane continued to land interesting roles, such as that of Alice in Cameron Post’s film The Miseducation, thanks to which she won another nomination at the Independent Spirit Awards. The actress also starred in the TV series Utopia and in the movie Hellboy of 2019, in which she played the role of Alice Monaghan.
Will Chase (Martin)
Will Chase is an American actor and singer who made his Broadway debut in 1998 in the musical Rent, where he played the role of Roger. His outstanding performance was included in the production Rent: Filmed Live on Broadwaydocumenting the last Broadway performance of the musical, known as rerun number 5123.
In 2001 he starred in Miss Saigon e Aida a Broadway e in The Baker’s Wife in New Jersey in 2005, while in 2012 it was the turn of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for best supporting actor in a musical. Will also starred in After the wedding by Bart Freundlich and in several television series, including Shock therapy, Nashville e Smash.
Lior Raz
Lior Raz is an Israeli actor and writer who became popular thanks to his role in the TV series Fauda. The series, created by and starring Raz himself, has been critically acclaimed for its realistic portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In Fauda, Lior Raz plays the character of Doron Kavillio, an Israeli intelligence agent who infiltrates Palestinian terrorists. The series became a worldwide phenomenon and helped bring Lior Raz to international prominence. Beyond FaudaRaz has acted in other movies and TV series in Israel, such as Mary Magdalene e Operation Finale.
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Jason Isaacs (Jack Lamb)
Jason Isaacs is a versatile British actor best known for playing the role of Lucius Malfoy in the film series of Harry Potter, where he charmed audiences with his wicked portrayal of Draco Malfoy’s father. The actor has also played memorable characters in other films like ˜The Patriot’, Black Hawk Down e The Spotlight case.
In the world of television, Isaacs gained notoriety for his starring role in the TV series Brotherhood and for starring in acclaimed shows such as The OA e Star Trek: Discovery, in which he played Captain Gabriel Lorca. His career is characterized by a wide variety of roles, ranging from fantasy to action, from drama to thriller: which is why, even if you are not a fan of Harry Potter, there are so many titles in which you could have seen him.
Christopher Abbott (Stan Camisa)
Christopher Abbott is a talented American actor who rose to fame through movies Martha’s escape, 1981: Indagine a New York e James White, in which he played the lead garnering a Gotham Independent Film Awards nomination for Best Actor. The actor is also well known for his role in the TV series Girls, in which he played Charlie Dattolo, the boyfriend of one of the main characters. Thanks to his performance in Girls garnered public attention and numerous critical praises.
As for his recent career, in 2016 the actor starred in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, a film starring such talents as Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton. In 2017, she took part in the horror film It Comes at Night, starring Joel Edgerton, proving his versatility in the genre. He also starred in the thriller television series The Sinner, playing the role of Mason Tannetti. Finally, in 2019, he was cast as John Yossarian in the mini-series ‘Catch-22’, based on the novel of the same name.