Sophie Turner is leading a pulse-pounding thriller on Prime Video, which explores the fallout from an enormous theft at an investment fund, leaving billions of pounds unaccounted for.

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For Zara (Turner), the day begins like any other, but quickly spirals into a nightmare as armed robbers storm her company's offices in a premeditated attack.

Zara and close friend Luke (Archie Madekwe) are on the sharp end of it, as the culprits force them to go along with their plan at gunpoint – but who exactly are these mystery assailants?

That's what DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) is brought in to find out, but it soon becomes clear that this conspiracy is even more far-reaching and dangerous than it first appears.

If you're excited for the intense new series, read on for an introduction to the Steal cast on Prime Video.

Steal cast: Full list of actors in Prime Video thriller

Sophie Turner stood in a group in an office, with her arms raised, and a scared expression on her face. She's wearing a blue shirt
Sophie Turer as Zara in Steal. Prime Video

Here's an overview of the main Steal cast – read on for more detailed profiles on each of the key characters and the actors playing them, including where you might have seen them before.

  • Sophie Turner as Zara
  • Archie Madekwe as Luke
  • Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as DCI Rhys
  • Andrew Howard as Sniper
  • Jonathan Slinger as London
  • Ellie James as DI Ellie Lloyd
  • Harry Michell as Milo Carter-Walsh
  • Thomas Larkin as Wayne
  • Sarah Belcher as Kate Shaw
  • Tara Summers as Sophia
  • Díana Bermudez as Tall
  • Spike Leighton as Junior
  • Yusra Warsama as Glasses
  • Andrew Koji as Darren Yoshida
  • Eloise Thomas as Myrtle Clarke
  • Tomisin Ajani as Scots
  • Kadiesha Belgrave as Chioma
  • Dominic Mafham as George Cartwright

Sophie Turner as Zara

Sophie Turner plays Zara in Steal; in this scene, she is looking at a laptop, holding one hand to her forehead in a worried pose
Sophie Turner plays Zara in Steal Prime Video

Who is Zara? Zara works at a pension fund investment company. On a typical day, a gang of thugs infiltrate their high-rise office and steal an eye-watering sum of money at gunpoint. Their identities and motivations, besides the obvious, are a mystery.

What else has Sophie Turner been in? Turner rose to stardom on HBO's fantasy drama Game of Thrones, where she played Sansa Stark across all eight seasons. She went on to play powerful mutant Jean Grey in the X-Men prequels Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix. More recently, Turner appeared in true crime dramas The Staircase (on HBO) and Joan (on ITVX). Next up, she'll be returning to Prime Video for a Lara Croft: Tomb Raider reboot, penned by Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Archie Madekwe as Luke

Archie Madekwe plays Luke in Steal; in this photo. he is standing in an office, wearing a suit, with his arms crossed as he looks out a window
Archie Madekwe plays Luke in Steal Samuel Dore / Prime Video

Who is Luke? Luke is Zara's best friend, who is by her side during the violent break-in, where they are both held at gunpoint and forced to carry out the will of the robbers.

What else has Archie Madekwe been in? Madekwe is probably best known for his role in Emerald Fennell's hit drama Saltburn. Other projects include horror flick Midsommar and Apple TV's sci-fi series See, where he co-starred alongside Jason Momoa.

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as DCI Rhys

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as DCI Rhys in Steal; he is standing on a city street with an apartment building and a police car with flashing blue lights behind him
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as DCI Rhys in Steal Ludovic Robert / Prime Video

Who is DCI Rhys? The lead detective on the investigation into the robbery. He is hiding a gambling addiction that could be a threat to his fight for answers.

What else has Jacob Fortune-Lloyd been in? Fortune-Lloyd debuted on our screens in the first season of Wolf Hall on BBC Two, where he played Anne Boleyn's friend and alleged lover Francis Weston. Later credits include Medici: The Magnificent, The Queen's Gambit, The Great and Netflix's Bodies, starring Stephen Graham.

Ellie James as DI Ellie Lloyd

Ellie James and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd star in Steal; in this scene, they are stood at the front of an office giving a briefing to their colleagues
Ellie James and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd star in Steal Prime Video

Who is DI Lloyd? The colleague of DCI Rhys, who works with him on the investigation into the theft.

What else has Ellie James been in? James recently played the legendary Nimue in ITV's Arthurian drama The Winter King. She has also appeared in Bodies, Red Rose, I May Destroy You and Giri/Haji.

Jonathan Slinger as London

Jonathan Slinger as London in Steal; in this scene, his character is holding two frightened office workers at gunpoint
Jonathan Slinger (centre) as London in Steal Prime Video

Who is London? London is the codename of a leading member of the gang who robs Zara and Luke's company.

What else has Jonathan Slinger been in? His earlier screen credits include The Sandman, The Sixth Commandment, Alex Rider and The Salisbury Poisonings.

Eloise Thomas plays Myrtle Clarke

Eloise Thomas as Myrtle Clarke in Steal; she is seen here looking through an office window as she is examined by a paramedic
Eloise Thomas as Myrtle Clarke in Steal Prime Video

Who is Myrtle? Myrtle is a new addition to the team at pension fund Lochmill Capital. She has one of the worst first days imaginable, witnessing the violent robbery and briefly being held hostage by the culprits.

What else has Eloise Thomas been in? Thomas recently appeared in BBC One's short-lived crime drama Dope Girls. Other credits include True Detective: Night Country, The Bay season 4, and Erin Doherty thriller Chloe.

Andrew Koji as Darren Yoshida

Andrew Koji photographed at the Black Doves premiere
Andrew Koji photographed at the Black Doves premiere Mike Marsland/WireImage

Who is Darren Yoshida? Darren is a financial investigator, with expertise in the work that Zara and Luke do. It is hoped that he can help police detectives get to the bottom of how the enormous theft was accomplished.

What else has Andrew Koji been in? In addition to acting, Koji is also a martial artist, who has shown off his moves in Snake Eyes, Bullet Train and crime drama Warrior. Later this year, he will also play the central role of Ryu in a new adaptation of the Street Fighter video game. Other credits include BBC One's Peaky Blinders, Netflix's Black Doves and Sky's Gangs of London.

Andrew Howard as Sniper

Andrew Howard stars in Steal; in this scene, his character is seen in a leather jacket, walking into a dimly lit building, with a car park seen outside the adjoining door
Andrew Howard stars in Steal Prime Video

Who is Sniper? A dangerous individual in cahoots with the criminals.

What else has Andrew Howard been in? Howard's credits include Marvel miniseries Echo and Paramount's Mayor of Kingstown, plus HBO dramas Perry Mason and Watchmen. Most recently, he appeared in Ben Affleck-led action flick The Accountant 2.

Steal is streaming on Prime Video from Wednesday 21st January 2026. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that.

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David CraigSenior Drama Writer

David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

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