The Ultimate Full Circle Cast & Character Guide: Unveiling Every Intricate Detail!

Full Circle, a crime drama created by Ed Solomon and directed by Steven Soderbergh, is the latest addition to Max's lineup of miniseries. It follows the intertwined lives of two families, fraud inspectors, and a kidnapping gone awry. With its scintillating mystery and a talented, well-known cast, Full Circle captivates audiences with its thrilling storyline and unexpected twists. Premiering at the 2023 Tribeca Festival, this six-episode miniseries brings together a diverse array of characters, each with their own secrets and histories. Critics have applauded the strong performances of the ensemble cast, including Claire Danes and Zazie Beetz, who truly bring these characters to life over the course of the limited series.

Zazie Beetz as Mel Harmony

Mel Harmony, a US Postal fraud inspector, is on a mission to unravel a kidnapping case intertwined with trafficking activities. Played by Zazie Beetz, renowned for her remarkable performances in Atlanta, Nine Days, Deadpool 2, Joker, Bullet Train, Black Mirror season 6, The Harder They Fall, and the Prime Video animated series Invincible.

Claire Danes as Sam Brown

Claire Danes portrays Sam Browne, a prosperous Manhattan resident and lawyer in charge of her father's business, Chef Jeff's. Danes is notably recognized for her notable appearances in various projects such as the long-standing TV series "Homeland," "My So-Called Life," Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet," "Stardust," "The Family Stone," 1998's "Les Misérables," "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines," and "Fleishman is in Trouble."

Timothy Olyphant as Derek Brown

Derek Browne, portrayed by Timothy Olyphant, is Sam’s husband and the overseer of Chef Jeff’s business. Along with Sam, they play the role of helicopter parents to their introverted son Jared. Olyphant is widely recognized for his performances in acclaimed TV series like Justified and Deadwood, as well as in popular shows like Daisy Jones and the Six on Prime Video. He has also impressed audiences with his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Live Free or Die Hard. Additionally, Olyphant has made memorable appearances in Disney+ series such as The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.

Dennis Quaid as Jeff McCusker

Jeff McCusker is Sam’s father, a renowned and wealthy chef who has accumulated a fortune by successfully selling his signature hot sauce. Portrayed by the acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid, he is widely recognized for his notable performances in The Parent Trap, The Day After Tomorrow, Far From Heaven, the television series Vegas, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, the 2011 revival of Footloose, as well as his collaborations with director Steven Soderbergh in Traffic and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

CCH Pounder as Savitri Mahabir

Savitri Mahabir, a Guyanese immigrant, seeks vengeance for the passing of her brother-in-law and has devised a plan to achieve it. Portrayed by CCH Pounder, renowned for her notable performances in highly acclaimed TV series such as The Shield, James Cameron's Avatar and its anticipated sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, NCIS: New Orleans, Sons of Anarchy, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Pounder's exceptional voice talent can also be heard as Amanda Waller in the video game Batman: Arkham Origins and its subsequent releases.

Jharrel Jerome as Aked

Aked, Savitri’s nephew, collaborates with her in an attempt to abduct Sam and Derek’s son. Jharrel Jerome, renowned for his performances in When They See Us, Moonlight, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Boots Riley’s celebrated series I’m a Virgo, and Concrete Cowboy, skillfully portrays Aked.

Full Circle Supporting Cast & Characters

Phaldut Sharma stars as Garmen, Mahabir's loyal right-hand man. He is renowned for his notable performances in popular productions such as EastEnders, Children of Men, The Wedding Guest, and The Personal History of David Copperfield.

Jim Gaffigan portrays Manny Broward, Mel Harmony's superior and a US Postal fraud inspector. This talented comedian has gained recognition for his roles in The Jim Gaffigan Show, Hot Pursuit, The Ellen Show, 13 Going on 30, Super Troopers, and American Dreamer.

Ethan Stoddard stars as Jared, the son of Sam and Derek. Prior to his involvement in Full Circle, Stoddard made an appearance in an episode of Mysteries at the Museum.

Gerald Jones portrays Louis, who journeys from Guyana to collaborate with Aked. Jones is renowned for his performances in Vampires vs. the Bronx and the Disney+ film Chang Can Dunk.

Sheyi Cole portrays Xavier, who collaborates with Aked and Mrs. Mahabir in an intricate scheme involving Jared, Sam, and Derek. He has earned recognition for his remarkable performances in Boxing Day, Small Axe, and a memorable guest appearance on Atlanta.

Adia takes on the role of Natalia, Aked's former partner, who aids him in the abduction of Jared. Adia gained popularity through her involvement in the now-discontinued Netflix series, The Midnight Club, which lasted only one season.

Lucian Zanes as Nicky - Nicky is a boy Jared meets online before he is kidnapped. Full Circle is Lucian Zanes’ first major role in a TV series.