PRINCIPAL CAST
Kevin Bacon SEASON 1 / SEASON 2
as Ryan Hardy, a former FBI agent, recalled to assist the FBI once Carroll escapes and his cult begins to develop
James Purefoy
as Joe Carroll, a former professor turned serial killer and cult leader
Shawn Ashmore
as Mike Weston, a young FBI agent
Valorie Curry
as Emma Hill, a follower and romantic partner of Joe Carroll
Natalie Zea
as Claire Matthews (season 1), Joe Carroll's ex-wife, who also had a relationship with Ryan Hardy
Annie Parisse
as Debra Parker (season 1), head of the investigation on Carroll and his cult
Nico Tortorella
as Jacob Wells (season 1), one of Carroll's followers and romantic interest of both Emma and Paul
Adan Canto
as Paul Torres (season 1), one of Carroll's followers, working closely with Jacob and Emma
Kyle Catlett
as Joey Matthews (season 1), Joe Carroll and Claire Matthews' son
Jessica Stroup
as Max Hardy (season 2), niece of Ryan Hardy and a New York City Police Department cop
Connie Nielsen
as Lily Gray (season 2), one of Carroll's followers and mother-figure to Luke and Mark
Tiffany Boone
as Mandy Lang (season 2), daughter of Judy, an admirer of Carroll
Sam Underwood
as Luke/Mark (season 2), twins that are both followers of Carroll
REOCCURRING CAST
John Lafayette
as Scott Turner (season 1), head of the Marshal's detail participating in the investigation of Carroll's cult
Billy Brown
as Agent Troy Riley (season 1), an FBI agent who initially assisted Hardy in the days following Carroll's escape from prison
Mike Colter
as Nick Donovan (season 1), an FBI agent who assumes command of the FBI team following Carroll's second escape from prison
Warren Kole
as Tim Nelson/Roderick (season 1), Carroll's friend and second in command of the cult
Jennifer Ferrin
as Molly (season 1), one of Carroll's followers, planted to develop a romantic relationship with Ryan Hardy
Renée Elise Goldsberry
as Olivia Warren (season 1), Carroll's attorney
Tom Lipinski
as Charlie Mead (season 1), an ex-militant and member of Carroll's cult assigned to stalk Claire Matthews in the years following Carroll's incarceration
Valerie Cruz
as Agent Gina Mendez (season 2), head of the investigation on Carroll and the new cult formed a year after his supposed death
Carrie Preston
as Judy (season 2), admirer of Carroll with whom Carroll lives for a year after going into hiding; Judy's daughter regards Joe Carroll as a father figure
Camille De Pazzis
as Gisele (season 2), a follower of Carroll, working closely with Luke and Mark
Keith Carradine
as Barry (season 2)
