{"id":28254,"date":"2023-01-06T14:36:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T13:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1763785"},"modified":"2023-01-06T20:43:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T19:43:10","slug":"meet-the-cast-of-the-rig","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/meet-the-cast-of-the-rig\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the cast of The Rig"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By James Hibbs\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 06 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Brand-new Prime Video<\/a> series The Rig<\/a> is now available to stream in full, and while viewers will likely be caught up in the twisting and turning plot<\/a>, they may also find themselves dazzled by the absolutely stacked cast.<\/p>\n

The series features a predominantly Scottish cast, with stars such as Iain Glen, Martin Compston<\/a> and Mark Bonnar appearing alongside Schitt\u2019s Creek\u2019s Emily Hampshire and Game of Thrones\u2019 Mark Addy.<\/p>\n

The cast play oil rig workers who get stranded when a mysterious fog descends upon them. But who else stars in the series, and who do they all play?<\/p>\n

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Rig.<\/p>\n

The Rig cast: Full list of actors and characters in Prime Video thriller<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Iain Glen plays Magnus MacMillan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Iain Glen as Magnus in The Rig<\/span><\/figcaption> Amazon Prime Video\/Wild Mercury Productions<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Magnus MacMillan? <\/strong>Magnus is the boss of the Kinloch Bravo oil rig, who is trying to keep the situation under control and the crew together.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Iain Glen? <\/strong>Glen is best known for his role as Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones<\/a>, but is also known for playing Bruce Wayne in Titans<\/a>, and appearing in Delicious, Prisoners\u2019 Wives, Downton Abbey<\/a>, Doctor Who<\/a> and Jack Taylor, and in films such as The Bad Education Movie<\/a>, The Iron Lady and Kick Ass 2.<\/p>\n

Emily Hampshire <\/strong>plays <\/strong>Rose Mason<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Emily Hampshire as Rose in The Rig<\/span><\/figcaption> Amazon Prime Video\/Wild Mercury Productions<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Rose Mason? <\/strong>Rose is a representative for the Pictor Energy Company, whose presence on the rig proves controversial for some of the crew.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Emily Hampshire? <\/strong>Hampshire is best known for playing Stevie Budd in Schitt\u2019s Creek and has also been seen in many other series such as 12 Monkeys, Chapelwaite and Ruby Gloom.<\/p>\n

Martin Compston plays Fulmer Hamilton<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Martin Compston as Fulmer in The Rig<\/span><\/figcaption> Amazon Prime Video\/Wild Mercury Productions<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Fulmer Hamilton? <\/strong>Fulmer is the communications officer for the rig, whose job trying to get comms back up becomes crucial after the fog comes in.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Martin Compston? <\/strong>Compston is best known for his role as Steve Arnott in\u00a0Line of Duty<\/a>, as well as for appearing in Mayflies<\/a>, The Nest, Traces, Vigil<\/a>,\u00a0Our House<\/a> and Monarch of the Glen. He has also appeared in films such as Filth and Mary Queen of Scots.<\/p>\n

Calvin Demba plays Baz Roberts<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Calvin Demba in The Rig<\/span><\/figcaption> Amazon Studios<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Baz Roberts? <\/strong>Baz is a young drill hand aboard the rig who at the start of the series is looking forward to his leave from the Kinloch Bravo.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Calvin Demba? <\/strong>Demba has previously appeared in films including Kingsman: The Golden Circle<\/a>, Yardie and Last Christmas, as well as series such as Professor T<\/a> and Life.<\/p>\n

Owen Teale plays Lars Hutton<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Owen Teale as Lars Hutton in The Rig.<\/span><\/figcaption> Amazon Studios\/Wild Mercury<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Lars Hutton? <\/strong>Lars is the head driller aboard the Kinloch Bravo, who often speaks up for the workers against what he sees as uncaring and out of touch management.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Owen Teale? <\/strong>Teale has appeared in a number of high profile British and US series, including Game of Thrones<\/a>, A Discovery of Witches<\/a>, Line of Duty<\/a>, Stella and Torchwood, while he has also appeared in recent films such as Tolkien and Save the Cinema.<\/p>\n

Richard Pepple plays Grant Dunlin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Richard Pepple<\/span><\/figcaption> Brett Cove\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Grant Dunlin? <\/strong>Grant is crew boss aboard the Kinloch Bravo.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Richard Pepple? <\/strong>Pepple has recently been seen in series such as Line of Duty<\/a>, Gangs of London<\/a>, Code 404<\/a>, Bridgerton<\/a>, Death in Paradise<\/a>, Back and many more, while he also appeared in the film Beasts of No Nation.<\/p>\n

Mark Bonnar plays Alwyn Evans<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Mark Bonnar in The Rig<\/span><\/figcaption> Amazon Studios<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Alwyn Evans? <\/strong>Alwyn is deck foreman aboard the Kinloch Bravo, and is often seen as the voice of reason.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Mark Bonnar? <\/strong>Bonnar is known for his roles in series such as Casualty,\u00a0Line of Duty<\/a>,\u00a0Shetland<\/a>, Catastrophe, Humans, Apple Tree Yard, Porridge and\u00a0Doctor Who<\/a>, as well as his recent appearance in the ITVX series Litvinenko<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rochenda Sandall plays Cat Braithwaite<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Rochenda Sandall<\/span><\/figcaption> Dave J Hogan\/Dave J Hogan\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Cat Braithwaite? <\/strong>Cat is the medic aboard the Kinloch Bravo.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Rochenda Sandall? <\/strong>Sandall is perhaps best known for playing Lisa McQueen in Line of Duty<\/a>, while she also played Azure in Doctor Who: Flux<\/a>. She has also appeared in Criminal: UK, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker<\/a> and Small Axe, amongst other series and films.<\/p>\n

Emun Elliott plays Leck Longman<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Emun Elliott<\/span><\/figcaption> David M. Benett\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Leck Longman? <\/strong>Leck is the rig mechanic aboard the rig.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Emun Elliott? <\/strong>Elliott has appeared in major films such as The King\u2019s Man<\/a>, Old<\/a>, Star Wars: The Force Awakens<\/a>, Filth and Prometheus<\/a>, while he has also appeared in series such as The Paradise, Game of Thrones<\/a>, Trust Me and Guilt.<\/p>\n

Stuart McQuarrie plays Colin Murchison<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Stuart McQuarrie<\/span><\/figcaption> David M. Benett\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Colin Murchison? <\/strong>Colin is the head chef on the rig, who has moral reservations about what effect the work they do has on the climate.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Stuart McQuarrie? <\/strong>McQuarrie\u2019s previous roles include appearances in Peep Show<\/a>, Silent Witness<\/a>, Extras<\/a>, Hustle, The Crown<\/a>, Foundation<\/a>, Shetland<\/a> and Des<\/a>, while he has also appeared in films including The Nest, Terminator: Dark Fate<\/a> and Mr Turner.<\/p>\n

Abraham Popoola plays Easter Ayodeji<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Abraham Popoola as Easter Ayodeji in The Rig.<\/span><\/figcaption> Prime Video\/YouTube<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Easter Ayodeji? <\/strong>Easter is the rig crane driver aboard the rig.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Abraham Popoola? <\/strong>Popoola is known for appearing in series such as Andor<\/a>, The Curse<\/a>, The Great<\/a>, Starstruck<\/a>, Breeders<\/a>, Les Mis\u00e9rables and A Christmas Carol, as well as films such as Morbius<\/a> and Cruella<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Molly Vevers plays Heather Shaw<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Molly Vevers<\/span><\/figcaption> Brett Cove\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Heather Shaw? <\/strong>Heather is a roustabout on the Kinloch Bravo.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Molly Vevers? <\/strong>Vevers has previously appeared in the film Chubby Funny and in series including The Spanish Princess and War Gamers.<\/p>

Mark Addy plays David Coake<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Mark Addy<\/span><\/figcaption> Tim P. Whitby\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is David Coake? <\/strong>David is the head of Pictor\u2019s research and expansion division.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Mark Addy? <\/strong>Addy has had many high profile roles across UK and US TV and film, including appearances in films The Full Monty<\/a>, The Lost King<\/a>, Robin Hood and the Downton Abbey<\/a> film, and series such as Game of Thrones<\/a>, Sherwood<\/a>, White House Farm, Atlantis, Trollied and Doctor Who<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nikhil Parmar plays Harish<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nikhil Parmar<\/span><\/figcaption> Brett Cove\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Harish? <\/strong>Harish is a worker on a different rig, which is also under the Pictor company.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Nikhil Parmar? <\/strong>Parmar has appeared in series including Foundation<\/a>, Trollied, Brassic<\/a>, This Way Up<\/a>, Breeders<\/a> and After Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cameron Fulto<\/strong>n plays Garrow<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Cameron Fulton<\/span><\/figcaption> Dave J Hogan\/Dave J Hogan\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Garrow? <\/strong>Garrow is a worker on the rig.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Cameron Fulton? <\/strong>Fulton is best known for playing Tyler Foulkes in River City and Plug in the film Limbo.<\/p>