Here's Where You Know The Cast Of Suspicion From

The following article includes references to sexual assault and domestic abuse.

The streaming service Apple TV+ is still relatively new (two and a half years old as of February 2022), but it has quickly made a name for itself as the home of original gritty dramas and suspenseful thrillers like "Defending Jacob" and "Home Before Dark." One standout series from its 2022 roster is "Suspicion," a show which is meant to keep viewers guessing. "It is a really, really good, big, suspenseful drama. A real, true whodunit," star Kunal Nayyar explained to ABC Audio. The thriller premiered its first two episodes globally on February 4, with the remaining six airing weekly each Friday.

"Suspicion" is set between New York and London. It pulls together five seemingly unrelated people who were all at the same New York hotel on the night a corporate PR strategist's son was kidnapped. When they return to the U.K. (London), these same people are investigated "on suspicion of conspiracy to abduct Leo Newman." Are they guilty, or were they just in the wrong place at the wrong time?

"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." star Elizabeth Henstridge shares the screen with the likes of Kunal Nayyar ("The Big Bang Theory") and Uma Thurman ("Pulp Fiction") in this dramatic thriller. "Derry Girls" star Ian McElhinney and "Eastenders" actor Clare Perkins also appear as guest stars at the beginning of the series.

Here's everything you need to know about the cast of "Suspicion" and where you've seen them before.

Uma Thurman plays Leo's mom, Katherine Newman, in Apple TV's dramatic thriller "Suspicion." The actor told Fox 5 New York that while the fast-paced nature of the writing made her head spin, she loved that each episode continued to draw the show's mystery even deeper. "Any character could kind of go in any direction," she said. "I think that was part of the sort of dramatic tension that [showrunner] Rob Williams was using."

Thurman has been a household name since 1988 when she starred in Stephen Frears' feature "Dangerous Liaisons" with the likes of Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer. She then solidified this status thanks to her short-lived marriage to Gary Oldman and her leading role in the Quentin Tarantino hit, "Pulp Fiction." From then on, the actor, model, writer, and producer has had a busy career in the entertainment industry. She reunited with Tarantino in the early aughts for the now cult-classic "Kill Bill" franchise — and the pair have been in talks over a third film.

While "Reality Bites" fans might recognize Thurman as the ex-wife of star Ethan Hawke, anyone who's been following the allegations against Harvey Weinstein will know her for speaking out against the disgraced movie producer. In 2018, she told The New York Times Weinstein assaulted her after the release of "Pulp Fiction," but she later had to work with him on "Kill Bill." "I stand as both a person who was subjected to it and a person who was then also part of the cloud cover," she said.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

After Special Agent Anderson does his initial investigation in New York, the case is handed over to U.K. law enforcement. There, Detective Vanessa Okoye (Angel Coulby) begins rounding up suspects that she and Anderson believe are connected to Leo's abduction.

Fans of British television will, of course, recognize Coulby for her starring role in the BBC fantasy drama "Merlin" alongside Colin Morgan, John Hurt, Katie McGrath, Bradley James, Richard Wilson, and Anthony Head. Coulby played the former main-tuned-queen, Guinevere, in the series which ran from 2008 to 2012. "Merlin" is one of the most notable roles in Coulby's career — and the most memorable. She particularly loved the fantasy element of the series. As an actor, "it's exciting to be able to venture beyond the realms of everyday life. Immersing yourself in that is a very attractive prospect," she explained to BBC. Plus, "viewers love a bit of escapism," Coulby added.

Acting was something Coulby always knew she wanted to do. "From the moment I understood that those people I'd watched in films and on the tele were in fact actors being paid to perform, and that this was a legitimate career choice, I knew it was what I wanted to do," she revealed, per Black History Month. Since appearing in "Merlin," Coulby has had a busy television career, appearing in a handful of crime dramas, even playing a detective in the 2018 anthology series "Innocent."

"The Big Bang Theory" star Kunal Nayyar swaps comedy for drama in his new series "Suspicion." The actor plays Aadesh Chopra, an aspiring cyber security consultant who is the next suspect to be arrested for Leo Newman's abduction. In an interview with Moviefone, Nayyar explained that when Aadesh and the other four suspects start to get to know each other, the show becomes, in part, about the relationship that develops between them. "They definitely need each other to accomplish whatever it is that they're trying to accomplish, whether it's clearing their name or actually trying to get the job done, we don't necessarily know."

While Nayyar enjoys having time to explore other projects like Apple TV's "Suspicion" and the Netflix film "Spaceman," he misses working on "TBBT." "I grew up on that show. I miss my cast and the writers and the whole family, and I can't imagine a life without it," he said to Metro.

However, the fan-favorite comedy was also a big part of the reason the actor wanted to star in "Suspicion," too. "[I wanted] to do something in a different genre not only to diversify my portfolio, but also to challenge myself to see if I can live in this world as well as a different character because I've been known for one thing for so long," Nayyar revealed to Looper.

British actor Elyes Gabel plays the dangerous and certainly criminal character Sean Tilson in "Suspicion." Unlike the first three suspects (Tara, Aadesh, and Natalie), who are arrested while going about their lives in the U.K., Tilson is on a plane on his way back from New York. However, he evades arrest by disguising himself and using a fake passport.

Viewers may recognize the actor playing Sean from some of his notable television roles, such as "Game of Thrones." Gabel played Daenerys' bodyguard Rakharo in the first two seasons of the show. This role presented a new challenge for the actor in having to ride a horse for most of his scenes. "They asked me, 'Can you ride a horse?' I said yes ... I could not ride a horse," he admitted to Larkshead. After a few riding lessons, Gabel's performance was passable, but there was one scene he couldn't actually do on a horse. "For one scene, I sat on [the stunt coordinator's] shoulders, bereft of any poise, and whipped the Viserys character."

Gabel's character met his own tragic end soon after, but, according to "GOT" bosses, it wasn't actually the plan to kill Rakharo off. The actor had booked bigger roles he wanted to pursue. Gabel has since starred in feature films like "World War Z" and "Interstellar," and had main roles in dramas like "Body of Proof" and "Scorpion." Speaking about the latter series, he acknowledged how it is a "nice challenge and responsibility" to lead the show, per YouTube.

Heading up the investigation (and updating the press) in America is FBI Agent Owen Neilssen, played by Ross McCall. Neilssen is putting pressure on Special Agent Anderson and Detective Okoye to round up the five suspects and prove they're guilty, but is he steering the investigation in the wrong direction? The actor, who is Scottish, had no trouble taking on the role of an American FBI agent in "Suspicion." "I've always been able to do a convincing American accent. I think it was because I watched so many movies when I was younger," he told The Scotsman. In fact, the American accent is basically second nature to him now, as he's starred in a ton of U.S.-based projects like "White Collar" and "24: Live Another Day."

In 2022, McCall made his directorial debut with the feature "A Violent Man," which was released in theaters and digital platforms on February 4. The actor and director is also a passionate environmental activist. Viewers may recognize him from the documentary "Operation Sleppið Grindini" detailing marine conservation in the Faroe Islands.