{"id":14434,"date":"2022-04-26T18:33:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T16:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1631171"},"modified":"2022-04-26T18:46:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T16:46:23","slug":"under-the-banner-of-heaven-cast-meet-the-characters","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/under-the-banner-of-heaven-cast-meet-the-characters\/","title":{"rendered":"Under the Banner of Heaven cast: Meet the characters"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Abby Robinson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Note: contains discussion of subjects including murder that some readers may find upsetting.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hulu\/Disney+<\/a> series\u00a0Under the Banner of Heaven<\/a>, which is based on Jon Krakauer\u2019s book of the same name, delves into the true story of Brenda Lafferty and her infant daughter Erica, who were brutally murdered in their Utah home in 1984. It was Brenda\u2019s brothers-in-law, Ron and Dan Lafferty, who were responsible for their deaths.<\/p>\n

The pair were Mormon Fundamentalists who believed that they were commanded by God to carry out the heinous acts, which took place while their brother Allen was at work.<\/p>\n

Brenda was found dead by her husband in the kitchen that evening. Their child was discovered in her crib.<\/p>\n

Read on for your complete guide to the Under the Banner of cast and characters,\u00a0including where you might have seen them before.<\/p>\n

Andrew Garfield plays Detective Jeb Pyre<\/h2>\n
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Who is Detective Jeb Pyre?<\/strong> Detective Jeb Pyre is an elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who heads up the investigation into the murder of Brenda and her daughter Erica. His faith is rocked following the harrowing ordeal.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s very understated, a solid centre of the story that is the audience\u2019s eyes,\u201d Garfield told Variety<\/a>. \u201cNot flashy, a very solid dude and internal. I wanted to play with that \u2013 be as internal as possible \u2013 and less expressive than I\u2019ve been in recent projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

What else has Andrew Garfield been in?<\/strong> You\u2019ll recognise Andrew Garfield from the Spider-Man franchise, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Tick, Tick\u2026 Boom, Under the Silver Lake, Hacksaw Ridge, The Social Network and Never Let Me Go.<\/p>

Daisy Edgar Jones plays Brenda Lafferty<\/h2>\n
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Phillip Faraone\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption> Phillip Faraone\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Brenda Lafferty?<\/strong> Brenda Lafferty (24) was studying broadcast journalism at university and she also enjoyed performing arts. She was beaten and stabbed to death by her husband\u2019s brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, in her home. Her 15-month-old daughter Erica was also killed.<\/p>\n

Brenda encouraged Ron\u2019s wife Dianna to walk away from their marriage when he announced that he wanted to take a second wife, a practice that Ron and other hardline Mormons consider integral to the faith, despite the church turning its back on \u201dplural marriage\u201d in 1890. Men who engage in multiple marriages have one lawful wife and several spiritual wives to circumnavigate bigamy.<\/p>\n

What else has Daisy Edgar Jones been in?<\/strong> Daisy Edgar Jones\u2019 CV includes Normal People, Fresh and War of the Worlds.<\/p>\n

Sam Worthington plays Ron\u00a0Lafferty<\/h2>\n
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Who was Ron Lafferty?<\/strong> Ron Lafferty was the eldest of the Lafferty sons and was responsible for Brenda\u2019s murder. Ron believed that the church had lost its way by abandoning the practice of multiple marriages \u2013 Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, is believed to have had as many as 33 wives, with some putting that number at 50.<\/p>\n

According to reports, Ron\u2019s family had a history of violence \u2013 his father was an authoritarian presence \u2013 and Ron was described as having a temper. He was excommunicated from the church for his extreme views, which prompted him to establish his own sect in 1984 called the School of the Prophets, which his brothers joined. It was also reported that he was dealing with financial troubles at the time of Brenda\u2019s murder.<\/p>\n

Richard Stowe and Chloe Low, who were both part of the church, also gave support to Dianna after she left Ron. Following Brenda and Erica\u2019s murders, Ron and Dan travelled to the Low house, where they planned to kill Chloe, but she wasn\u2019t there. They then drove to Stowe\u2019s house, where they planned to do the same, but they missed the turning and did not return.<\/p>\n

Ron didn\u2019t express any remorse for the murders.<\/p>\n

What else has Sam Worthington been in?<\/strong> Sam Worthington has appeared in Avatar, Terminator: Salvation, Clash of the Titans, Wrath of the Titans and Hacksaw Ridge, among others.<\/p>\n

Wyatt Russell plays Dan Lafferty<\/h2>\n
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Who is Dan Lafferty? <\/strong>Dan was working as a chiropractor at the family business and was a husband and a father. Like Ron, his finances were also reportedly in disarray and he had previously been excommunicated from the church for his radical views, one of which was allegedly a desire to marry his step-daughter, who was 14.<\/p>\n

Dan claimed that he had killed both Brenda and Erica, as reported by The Salt Lake Tribune<\/a>, but a witness claimed that Ron had killed Brenda, with Dan murdering Erica. Dan also didn\u2019t express any remorse for the murders.<\/p>\n

What else has Wyatt Russell been in?<\/strong> Wyatt Russell has featured in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Lodge 49 and The Woman in the Window.<\/p>\n

Billy Howle plays Allen Lafferty<\/h2>\n
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Who is Allen Lafferty?<\/strong> Allen Lafferty was the youngest member of the eight Lafferty children. He was married to Brenda and was Erica\u2019s father.<\/p>\n

During a court appearance, Allen said that Ron had told him a number of months prior to the killings that God had commanded that Brenda and Erica be \u201cremoved\u201d.<\/p>\n

What else has Billy Howle been in?<\/strong> Billy Howle has appeared in Chloe, The Beast Must Die and The Serpent.<\/p>\n

Denise Gough plays Dianna Lafferty<\/h2>\n
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Manuel Romano\/NurPhoto via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption> Manuel Romano\/NurPhoto via Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Dianna Lafferty?<\/strong> Dianna Lafferty was Ron\u2019s wife. She would seek advice from Brenda regarding her husband\u2019s\u00a0 changing nature as he leaned into the more extreme aspects of his religion. She eventually divorced him and moved to Florida with their children.<\/p>\n

What else has Denise Gough been in?<\/strong> Denise Gough is best known for her stage work, but she also starred alongside Emily Watson in ITV\u2019s Too Close.<\/p>\n

Gil Birmingham plays Bill Taba<\/h2>\n
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Who is Bill Taba?<\/strong> Gil Birmingham plays Bill Taba, a long-serving detective who worked in Las Vegas before heading to Salt Lake Valley.<\/p>\n

What else has Gil Birmingham been in?<\/strong> Gil Birmingham\u2019s CV includes Pieces of Her, Yellowstone, Twilight franchise.<\/p>\n

Adelaide Clemens plays Rebecca Pyre<\/h2>\n
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Who is Rebecca Pyre?<\/strong> Adelaide Clemens plays Rebecca Pyre, Jeb\u2019s wife and the mother of their two children. She is described as \u201cstrong and caring\u201d.<\/p>\n

What else has Adelaide Clemens been in?<\/strong> You can watch Adelaide Clemens in Tommy and Rectify.<\/p>\n

Rory Culkin plays Samuel Lafferty<\/h2>\n
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Who is Samuel Lafferty?<\/strong> Samuel Lafferty was the middle Lafferty sibling. He was extremely loyal to his brothers and also had a fiery temperament.<\/p>\n

What else has Rory Culkin been in?<\/strong> Rory Culkin has appeared in Halston, City on a Hill, Castle Rock, Scream 4, Signs and more.<\/p>\n

Seth Numrich plays Robin Lafferty<\/h2>\n
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Who is Robin Lafferty?<\/strong> Robin was another of the Lafferty sons and was extremely close with Dan. He\u2019s forced to choose between the mainstream church and his radical views.<\/p>\n

What else has Seth Numrich been in?<\/strong> Seth Numrich has appeared in The Blacklist, Madame Secretary and Homeland.<\/p>\n

Chloe Pirrie plays Matilda Lafferty<\/h2>\n
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Who is Matilda Lafferty?<\/strong> Matilda Lafferty was married to Dan Lafferty. Like Dianna, she also looked to Brenda for words of wisdom as her husband\u2019s worldview became a cause for concern.<\/p>\n

What else has Chloe Pirrie been in?<\/strong> Chloe Pirrie\u2019s CV includes Hanna, The Queen\u2019s Gambit, Temple and Troy: Fall of a City.<\/p>\n

Sandra Seacat plays Josie Pyre<\/h2>\n
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Who is Josie Pyre?<\/strong> Josie Pyre is Jeb Pyre\u2019s mother. She is a dedicated Mormon and is suffering from dementia.<\/p>\n

What else has Sandra Seacat been in?<\/strong> Sandra Seacat is predominantly known for her acting coaching. Her most recent film appearances include Buster\u2019s Mal Heart, Alex of Venice and Palo Alto.<\/p>\n

Additional cast includes Christopher Heyerdahl, who plays Ammon, another member of the Lafferty family. He has appeared in Peacemaker, Chapelwaite, Van Helsing and Them.<\/p>\n

Under the Banner of Heaven premiers on Hulu in the US on Thursday 28th April. It will air on Disney+<\/a> in the UK, but no air date has been announced as yet. <\/strong>Check out more of our Drama<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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