The new thriller series comes from Harlan Coben’s daughter, Charlotte.
New Prime Video thriller series Dead Hot has been created by Charlotte Coben, the daughter of Harlan Coben, who is known for his twisty novels and shows including The Stranger and Fool Me Once.
This new show follows two best friends, Elliot and Jess, who have bonded over the past five years after his boyfriend and her twin brother Peter disappeared.
However, when strange things start happening to the pair of them, they investigate just what is going on, and whether they are being targetted.
The show features Bilal Hasna and Vivian Oparah, while major stars including Penelope Wilton and Peter Serafinowicz play supporting roles. But who else appears in the series and who do they all play?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Dead Hot.
Who’s in the cast of Prime Video series Dead Hot?
Here are the main cast members and characters in Dead Hot. Read on below for more info about who they are and where you’ve seen the actors before.
- Bilal Hasna as Elliot
- Vivian Oparah as Jess
- Penelope Wilton as Francine
- Peter Serafinowicz as Danny
- Rosie Cavaliero as Bonnie
- Rebekah Murrell as TBC
- Alan Turkington as Timothy
- Brandon Fellows as Charlie
- Marcus Hodson as Will
- Olisa Odele as Peter
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Bilal Hasna plays Elliot
Who is Elliot? Elliot is a young man who has a job at a dog grooming partner, and who is still grieving the loss of his boyfriend Peter, who disappeared years ago, with only a finger left behind. He is best friends with Jess, has a wealthy grandmother who regularly checks in on him, and at the start of the series goes on a date with Will – which gets him excited to love again.
Where have I seen Bilal Hasna? Hasna has previously appeared in Screw and Extraordinary.
Vivian Oparah plays Jess
Who is Jess? Jess is a young woman who works in a shop and who, along with Elliot, is grieving the loss of Peter, her twin brother. She has grown close with Elliot since Peter’s disappearance, and lives with him.
Where have I seen Vivian Oparah? Oparah’s first on-screen role was in Doctor Who spin-off Class, while she has since starred in Rye Lane and Then You Run, while also appearing in Intelligence and I May Destroy You.
Penelope Wilton plays Francine
Who is Francine? Francine is Elliot’s judgemental, overbearing grandmother, who dotes on him.
Where have I seen Penelope Wilton? Wilton has had many acclaimed roles over the years, including in series such as Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, After Life and Murder is Easy. She has also starred in films such as Calendar Girls, Shaun of the Dead, Pride & Prejudice, The History Boys, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Operation Mincemeat and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
Peter Serafinowicz plays Danny
Who is Danny? Danny is a detective chief inspector who is looking into the case surrounding Peter’s disappearance, and something new and mysterious which happens to Elliot and Jess.
Where have I seen Peter Serafinowicz? Serafinowicz has had roles in many major films and series over the years, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Shaun of the Dead, Run Fatboy Run, John Wick: Chapter 2, Sing 2, Spaced, Parks and Recreation, Doctor Who, The Tick, His Dark Materials, Dreaming Whilst Black and Rick and Morty. He will soon also be seen in Guy Ritchie Netflix series The Gentlemen.
Rosie Cavaliero plays Bonnie
Who is Bonnie? Bonnie is Elliot’s aunt who is getting married. They do not get on.
Where have I seen Rosie Cavaliero? Cavaliero has previously appeared in many series, including Peep Show, Little Dorrit, Jam & Jerusalem, Spy, Inside No. 9, Death in Paradise, Doc Martin, Call the Midwife, Unforgotten, Ghosts, Gentleman Jack, Code 404, Funny Woman and The Power of Parker. She has also had roles in films including Vera Drake, Nativity! and The Children Act.
Rebekah Murrell plays TBC
Who is TBC? Nothing is yet known about the character Murrell is playing.
Where have I seen Rebekah Murrell? Murrell has previously had roles in Roman Mysteries, Trying, In My Skin, The Pact and One Day.
Alan Turkington plays Timothy
Who is Timothy? Timothy is an aggressive man who brings his dog to the groomers where Elliot works.
Where have I seen Alan Turkington? Turkington has previously appeared in films including The Man From UNCLE and Dad’s Army, as well as series such as Hollyoaks, Mrs Wilson and Heartstopper.
Marcus Hodson plays Will
Who is Will? Will is a man Elliot goes on a date with after they meet in a bar.
Where have I seen Marcus Hodson? Hodson has previously appeared in The Little Mermaid, The Stand Up Sketch Show and Domino Day.
Olisa Odele plays Peter
Who is Peter? Peter is Jess’s twin brother and Elliot’s boyfriend who disappeared five years before the series starts, with just a finger left behind.
Where have I seen Olisa Odele? Odele is known for his roles in My Parents are Aliens, Chewing Gum, It’s a Sin, Starstruck, Am I Being Unreasonable?, Still Up and Big Boys.
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