Nine Perfect Strangers cast: Who stars in season 2?
The drama starring Nicole Kidman returns.
Nine Perfect Strangers returns to screens for its second outing – this time, travelling beyond the events of Liane Moriarty’s book of the same name, on which season 1 was based.
Nicole Kidman has reprised the role of Masha Dmitrichenko, who has welcomed a new and equally troubled group to another exclusive wellness retreat with a view to helping them unpack their trauma. What could possibly go wrong?
"Over the course of a week, she takes them to the brink," reads the official synopsis. Will they make it? Will she? Masha is willing to try anything in the interest of healing everyone involved, including herself.
Alongside Kidman, the cast boasts a number of recognisable faces, plus some you might not be familiar with.
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Nine Perfect Strangers.
Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 cast
- Nicole Kidman as Masha Dmitrichenko
- Murray Bartlett as Brian
- Annie Murphy as Imogen
- Christine Baranski as Victoria
- Dolly de Leon as Agnes
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Wolfie
- King Princess as Tina
- Aras Aydın as Matteo
- Lucas Englander as Martin
- Henry Golding as Peter
- Mark Strong as David
- Lena Olin as Helena
For more information about the characters and where you’ve seen the cast before, read on.
Nicole Kidman as Masha Dmitrichenko
Who is Masha Dmitrichenko? The former director of Traquillum who is focusing on a new batch of troubled guests at another wellness retreat called Zauberwald.
Where have I seen Nicole Kidman before? The biggest question is probably "where haven’t you seen Nicole Kidman before?" Her extensive CV includes Moulin Rouge!, Big Little Lies, Eyes Wide Shut, Practical Magic, The Stepford Wives, Babygirl, To Die For, The Others, The Undoing and The Perfect Couple, plus much, much more.
Murray Bartlett as Brian
Who is Brian? A former children’s TV show host and puppeteer. He is described as “socially awkward yet lovable”.
Where have I seen Murray Bartlett before? You might know him from Looking, The White Lotus, Guiding Light, The Last of Us and Welcome to Chippendales.
Annie Murphy as Imogen
Who is Imogen? A privileged woman who is attending the retreat with her mother Victoria in an effort to improve their relationship. Imogen is described as “sharp and guarded”.
Where have I seen Annie Murphy before? She’s best known for Schitt’s Creek, but has also starred in the likes of Black Mirror episode Joan is Awful and dark comedy series Kevin Can F**ck Himself.
Christine Baranski as Victoria
Who is Victoria? Imogen’s “emotionally elusive” mother. She is described as “glamorous and complicated”. Victoria arrives at the retreat with “a very young new beau”.
Where have I seen Christine Baranski before? You probably know her from The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Mamma Mia!, Cybill, The Gilded Age, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Big Bang Theory.
Dolly de Leon as Agnes
Who is Agnes? She used to be a nun but has since left the church and is “feeling spiritually unmoored”.
Where have I seen Dolly de Leon before? Her credits include Triangle of Sadness, Pintada and Ghostlight.
Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Wolfie
Who is Wolfie? She brings her girlfriend Tina to the retreat via “manipulative” means after becoming concerned about her, which negatively impacts their relationship.
Where have I seen Maisie Richardson-Sellers before? Most people will know her from The Kissing Booth and Legends of Tomorrow. She’s also appeared in The Originals, The Undeclared War and Wolf Hall.
King Princess as Tina
Who is Tina? A former child prodigy who thinks she’s at the retreat to relax, but has been tricked into going there by her girlfriend Wolfie.
Where have I seen King Princess before? King Princess is a singer. This is her first acting role.
Aras Aydın as Matteo
Who is Matteo? Victoria’s young lover. He’s a “sensitive soul with a traumatic past”.
Where have I seen Aras Aydın before? He’s known for kiraz mevsimi, Siyah kalp, Aldatmak and Canevim.
Lucas Englander as Martin
Who is Martin? Masha’s right-hand man. He is Zauberwald’s pharmacologist.
Where have I seen Lucas Englander before? His CV includes Parlement, Transatlantic and Raising Hitler.
Henry Golding as Peter
Who is Peter? Peter is a rich man without a purpose. He brings his dad David to the retreat in the hope of seeking his approval.
Where have I seen Henry Golding before? You probably know him from Crazy Rich Asians, A Simple Favour, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Last Christmas and The Gentlemen.
Mark Strong as David
Who is David? A wealthy businessman and Peter’s "confident and powerful father". He has "a closet full of secrets".
Where have I seen Mark Strong before? His extensive CV includes Kingsman, Temple, Shazam!, Murder Mystery 2, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Zero Dark Thirty, Sherlock Holmes and Dune: Prophecy.
Lena Olin as Helena
Who is Helena? She inherited Zauberwald from her grandfather and has a background in working in mental health. She also has a past with Masha.
Where have I seen Lena Olin before? You might know her from Riviera, Chocolat, Welcome to Sweden, Alias, Romeo Is Bleeding and The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
Nine Perfect Strangers season 1 cast
- Melissa McCarthy plays Frances Welty
- Michael Shannon plays Napoleon Marconi
- Luke Evans plays Lars Lee
- Bobby Cannavale plays Tony Hogburn
- Regina Hall plays Carmel Schneider
- Samara Weaving plays Jessica Chandler
- Melvin Gregg plays Ben Chandler
- Asher Keddie plays Heather Marconi
- Grace Van Patten plays Zoe Marconi
- Tiffany Boone plays Delilah
- Manny Jacinto plays Yao
- Zoe Terakes plays Glory
For more information about the characters and where you’ve seen the cast before, read on
Melissa McCarthy plays Frances Welty
Who is Frances Welty? Frances is a romance novelist who visits the resort after a bad break-up.
Where have I seen Melissa McCarthy before? McCarthy is an actress primarily known for her appearances in comedy films such as Bridesmaids, Spy and The Heat. She also took on a dramatic role in Can You Ever Forgive Me? and has starred in series such as God's Favourite Idiot and Mike and Molly.
Michael Shannon plays Napoleon Marconi
Who is Napoleon Marconi? Napoleon is a high school teacher who is mourning the loss of his son, and who attends the resort with his wife and daughter.
Where have I seen Michael Shannon before? Shannon is a mainstay in major Hollywood films, including having played Zod in Man of Steel, while also appearing in recent hits such as Knives Out, Bullet Train and Amsterdam. On the small screen he is known for The Little Drummer Girl and Boardwalk Empire.
Luke Evans plays Lars Lee
Who is Lars Lee? Lars is someone who attends the retreat with a different, hidden agenda to the others.
Where have I seen Luke Evans before? Welsh actor Evans has appeared in numerous high-profile film roles, including Beauty and the Beast, the Fast and Furious franchise, the Hobbit trilogy and the Disney Plus live-action Pinocchio. On the small screen, he has also had roles in The Pembrokeshire Murders and The Alienist.
Bobby Cannavale plays Tony Hogburn
Who is Tony Hogburn? Tony is a retired American football player and recovering drug addict.
Where have I seen Bobby Cannavale before? Cannavale is perhaps best known for his role as Paxton in the Ant-Man movies, while he has also appeared in Boardwalk Empire, Vinyl and Blonde amongst other series and films. His voice work includes appearances in BoJack Horseman, as well as Big Mouth and its spin-off Human Resources.
Regina Hall plays Carmel Schneider
Who is Carmel Schneider? Carmel is a single mother who attends the retreat after her husband leaves her for a younger woman.
Where have I seen Regina Hall before? Hall has had major roles in films such as Girls Trip and the Scary Movie franchise as Brenda, while she has also appeared in series including Black Monday and Insecure.
Samara Weaving plays Jessica Chandler
Who is Jessica Chandler? Jessica is a social media influencer who attends the resort with her husband Ben.
Where have I seen Samara Weaving before? After starring in Australian soap Home and Away, Weaving has had major roles in films including Ready or Not, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Babysitter and Bill and Ted Face the Music. She is also set to appear in Damien Chazelle's upcoming film Babylon.
Melvin Gregg plays Ben Chandler
Who is Ben Chandler? Ben is Jessica's wealthy husband who attends the retreat with her.
Where have I seen Melvin Gregg before? Gregg is best known for appearing in series such as Snowfall, American Vandal and UnREAL.
Asher Keddie plays Heather Marconi
Who is Heather Marconi? Heather is Napoleon's wife and Zoe's mother, who visits the resort with them as she mourns the loss of her son.
Where have I seen Asher Keddie before? Keddie has previously appeared in series such as Stateless, The Cry, Offspring and Party Tricks, while she also appeared in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Grace Van Patten plays Zoe Marconi
Who is Zoe Marconi? Zoe is the daughter of Napoleon and Heather, who is mourning the loss of her brother.
Where have I seen Grace Van Patten before? Van Patten has previously had roles in The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire and Maniac, while this year she starred in Hulu series Tell Me Lies.
Tiffany Boone plays Delilah
Who is Delilah? Delilah is one of Masha's employees at the resort.
Where have I seen Tiffany Boone before? Boone has previously had roles in series such as The Following, Hunters, Little Fires Everywhere and Grey's Anatomy.
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Manny Jacinto plays Yao
Who is Yao? Yao is Masha's right-hand-man at the resort.
Where have I seen Manny Jacinto before? Jacinto has previously appeared in films including Top Gun: Maverick and Bad Times at the El Royale, while he also starred as Jason in The Good Place.
Zoe Terakes plays Glory
Who is Glory? Glory is one of Masha's employees at the resort.
Where have I seen Zoe Terakes before? Terakes has previously appeared in series such as The Moth Effect and Wentworth Prison, and is also set to take on a major role in upcoming Marvel series Ironheart.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
