Summary
Castlevania: Nocturne features a well-rounded cast that brings classic video game characters to life, centered around vampire hunter Richter Belmont.
The series is set in the backdrop of the French Revolution, where a fresh array of characters emerges as citizens rise against the monarchy to establish a republic.
Featuring a blend of budding actors and renowned professionals, the voice cast portrays vampires, vampire hunters, and magic users, creating an exhilarating and diverse ensemble.
The Netflix series Castlevania: Nocturne introduces a diverse cast that brings the beloved video game characters to life. Acting as a sequel to Castlevania, the show revolves around Richter Belmont, a skilled vampire hunter hailing from the renowned Belmont clan. Dedicated to upholding his family's legacy, Richter embarks on a mission to dismantle the vampire cabal that holds control over French society during the time of the French Revolution. Set about 300 years after the original animated series, Castlevania: Nocturne offers a fresh perspective by shifting its setting from Wallachia to the French Revolution, presenting a new ensemble of compelling characters.
While Richter Belmont steals the spotlight, the series also features a host of other characters originating from Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night – the video games that serve as inspiration for Castlevania: Nocturne. Against the backdrop of the French Revolution, where the monarchy is overthrown and replaced by a republic, these fantastical characters find themselves entangled in a world of political upheaval. The voice cast of Castlevania: Nocturne showcases a diverse mix of emerging talent and seasoned professionals who lend their voices to portray an array of vampires, vampire hunters, and wielders of magic.
Edward Bluemel As Richter Belmont
Edward Bluemel, born in Somerset, England in 1993, is a versatile actor. His career took off in 2017 when he started performing in various film, television, and stage projects. One of his early notable roles was playing Michael Brown in the celebrated West End production of Love in Idleness. The turning point in his career came a year later, when he landed the role of Marcus Whitmore, a series regular character on the hit show A Discovery of Witches. Ever since, Bluemel has been consistently impressing audiences with his performances in both television and movies.
Notable among his body of work are appearances in A Discovery of Witches as Marcus Whitmore, Sex Education as Sean Wiley, Killing Eve as Hugo, and Persuasion as Captain Harville.
Character: Richter Belmont is the ninth-generation descendant of Trevor Belmont and the protagonist of Castlevania: Nocturne.
Franka Potente As Erzsebet Báthory
Born in Münster, Germany in 1974, Franka Potente is a renowned actor who made her debut in the entertainment industry in 1995. Her initial role was that of Anna in the film Nach Fünf im Urwald. The following year, she gained global recognition for her outstanding performance as Lola in the Thriller movie Run Lola Run. Since then, she has been the leading lady in numerous Hollywood movies and TV shows.
Notable Movies and TV Shows: Run Lola Run (Lola), the Bourne franchise (Marie), American Horror Story (Anne Frank), Eichmann (Vera Less), Copper (Eva Heissen), and Titans (Mother Mayhem/Ms. Bennett)
Character: Erzsebet Báthory, the vampire queen, serves as the main antagonist in Castlevania: Nocturne with a goal to conquer the world.
Elarica Johnson As Drolta Tzuentes
Born in London in 1989, Elarica Johnson embarked on her acting career in 2008. The opportunity that propelled her to stardom came when she portrayed the waitress in the captivating opening scene of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Since then, Johnson has garnered numerous noteworthy roles in both television and film, predominantly of British origin. Some of her notable works include "P-Valley" where she played the character Autumn Night, "A Discovery of Witches" in which she portrayed Juliette Durand, and "EastEnders" where she took on the role of Kylie.
Character: Drolta is the secondary antagonist of Castlevania: Nocturne, acting as a sidekick to Erzsebet Báthory who performs dark magic.
Zahn McClarnon As Olrox
Born in Denver in 1966, actor Zahn McClarnon embarked on his acting journey in 1988. Throughout his career, McClarnon has showcased his immense talent in films, TV shows, and animated productions as a voice actor. His breakthrough came in 2005 when he portrayed the character Running Fox in the critically acclaimed series Into the West. For his outstanding performance in a TV Movie/Special, he received the prestigious First Americans in the Arts Award for Outstanding Actor Performance. Since then, McClarnon has continued to captivate audiences with his diverse range of roles.
Notable Movies & TV Shows: Into the West (Running Fox), Doctor Sleep (Crow Daddy), Longmire (Officer Mathias), The Son (Toshaway), and Reservation Dogs (Big)
Character: Olrax, a vampire, initially murders Richter's mother but eventually forms an alliance with Richter to combat a formidable enemy.
Pixie Davies As Maria Renard
Pixie Davies, an English actress, was born in 2006. At the young age of six, she embarked on her acting journey with her first role in the British horror mini-series titled The Secret of Crickley Hall. It was the following year that Davies received her breakthrough opportunity, portraying Princess Elizabeth in the historical drama known as The White Queen. Throughout the years, she has primarily focused on movies, while also making appearances in a few television shows.
Notable among her filmography are her roles in The White Queen as Princess Elizabeth, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children as Bronwyn, Humans as Sophie Hawkins, Mary Poppins Returns as Annabel, and The Magician's Elephant as Adele.
Character: Maria Renard is a young vampire hunter who uses celestial magic and animal spirits as a weapon.
Castlevania: Nocturne Supporting Cast & Characters:
Portraying Julia Belmont, Richter's mother, in Castlevania: Nocturne is Sophie Skelton. Sadly, Julia meets her demise during Richter's childhood. Born in 1994, Skelton hails from Woodford, Greater Manchester, England and embarked on her acting journey in 2012. Her portrayal of Brianna Randall in Outlander remains one of her notable performances.
Nastassja Kinski takes on the role of Tera in Castlevania: Nocturne. As a mentor to vampire hunters and magic users, her expertise lies in cryokinesis. Kinski, born in Berlin, Germany in 1961, embarked on her acting career in 1975. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Tess in Roman Polanski's film, Tess.
In Castlevania: Nocturne, Thuso Mbedu brings Annette to life, a Caribbean swordsman who possesses magical abilities. Born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa in 1991, Mbedu began her acting journey in 2014. She is most renowned for her role as Nawi in the historical drama, The Woman King.
Benjamin Plessala portrays the young Richter Belmont in Castlevania: Nocturne, both in the series' beginning and through flashbacks. Prior to his acting career, little is known about Benjamin's life. He ventured into acting in 2015 and gained recognition for his role as Brian McPherson in the enigmatic television series Big Little Lies.
In Castlevania: Nocturne, Richard Dormer takes on the role of The Abbot, possibly mirroring the character Abbot Vincent Dorin from the game Castlevania: Lord of the Shadow. Born in Portadown, Northern Ireland in 1969, Dormer embarked on his acting journey in 1991. His most notable portrayal is that of Beric Dondarrion in Game of Thrones.
Sydney James Harcourt stars as Edouard in Castlevania: Nocturne, portraying an original character created specifically for the series. While Harcourt does not disclose his birthdate, he does note on his website that he was born in Detroit, Michigan. In 2015, he made his first television appearance on the show Younger, but he gained recognition for his outstanding performances as Philip Schuyler and James Reynolds in the renowned Broadway production of Hamilton.
Aaron Neil takes on the role of Mizrak, an original character in Castlevania: Nocturne. Neil remains highly secretive about his personal information. He began his acting career in 2002 and is most recognized for his portrayal of Spoon in the beloved film Paddington 2.
James Callis is rumored to be reprising his role as Alucard in the upcoming Castlevania sequel series, Castlevania: Nocturne. While this information has yet to be confirmed, IMDb lists Callis as being part of the cast. Born in London, England in 1971, Callis started his acting career in 1996 and is most recognized for his portrayal of Dr. Gaius Balter in Battlestar Galactica.