Black Mirror is back with season 6, and it’s darker and more twisted than ever. The show that explores the impact of technology and society on human nature has brought a new batch of stories that will make you question everything you see and do.
From virtual reality to mind control, from social media to supernatural forces, Black Mirror season 6 will challenge your perception of reality and morality.
But who are the actors behind these stories? Who are the faces that will haunt your nightmares after watching each episode?
Black Mirror season 6 has a stellar cast of familiar and new actors, each one bringing their own unique touch to their characters. Here’s a guide to who plays who in each episode of Black Mirror season 6, and where you might have seen them before.
1. Joan Is Awful Cast & Character Guide
1.1. Annie Murphy As Joan Tait & Herself
Annie Murphy stars as Joan Tait, a bored and unhappy tech mogul who feels like she’s living in the background of her own life. But everything changes when she discovers a new show on Streamberry called Joan is Awful.
The show is a twisted version of her own life, with every episode showing what she did that day, but with added drama and humiliation.
Annie Murphy is best known for her role as Alexis Rose in the comedy hit Schitt’s Creek, and as Allison McRoberts in the dark satire Kevin Can F**k Himself.
1.2. Salma Hayek As TV Joan & Herself
Salma Hayek plays a double role as the TV version of Joan, who is more glamorous and ruthless than the real one and joins forces with Joan to take down Streamberry.
Salma Hayek is a renowned actress who has starred in movies such as From Dusk Till Dawn, Frida, Bandidas, Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2, Savages, Eternals, and House of Gucci. She also produced and appeared in the TV show Ugly Betty and had a recurring role in 30 Rock as Elisa Pedrera.
1.3. Rob Delaney As Mac
Rob Delaney stars as Mac, the one who got away from Joan but still haunts her heart. However, when he shows up unexpectedly, he threatens to ruin her current romance. Will Joan resist his charm or fall for him again?
Rob Delaney is famous for playing Peter in Deadpool 2, Henry Dubros in Tom & Jerry, Rob Norris in Catastrophe, and Hatch Flood in The Man Who Fell to Earth.
1.4 Joan Is Awful’s Supporting Cast & Characters
Avi Nash as Krish: He plays Joan’s fiancé, who is caught in her legal battle with Mac. You may recognize him from his roles as Siddiq in The Waking Dead and Lukas Kyle in Silo.
Michael Cera as Beppe: He is the quirky and nerdy “quamputer” expert at Streamberry HQ, who helps Mac with his streaming service. He has starred in many comedy hits, such as Arrested Development, Superbad, Juno, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Himesh Patel as TV Krish: He portrays Krish’s fictional counterpart in the TV show that Joan creates to mock Mac. His performances in Yesterday, Tenet, and EastEnders have impressed audiences in the past.
Ben Barnes as TV Mac: He is the handsome and arrogant TV version of Mac, who is Joan’s nemesis and rival. He has appeared in many fantasy and action roles, such as Dorian Gray, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Punisher, and Shadow and Bone.
Wunmi Mosaku as TV Joan’s lawyer: She is the fierce and intelligent lawyer representing Joan in her lawsuit against Mac. She has shown versatility in genres such as Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, The End of the F***ing World, Luther, Lovecraft Country, Loki, and Alice, Darling.
2. Loch Henry Cast & Character Guide
2.1. Myha’la Herrold as Pia
Meet Pia, a film student who goes on a trip to Loch Henry, Scotland, with her boyfriend, Davis. They plan to make a documentary about a local egg collector – but when they learn about a local serial killer, Pia gets curious and decides to investigate.
Pia is played by Myha’la Herrold, who you might recognize from Bodies Bodies Bodies, Modern Love, and Industry.
2.2. Samuel Blenkin as Davis
Davis is a film student who is dating Pia and living with his mom Janet in Loch Henry. But Janet has a dark secret that connects her family to the town’s past.
Davis is played by Samuel Blenkin, who you might recognize from Pennyworth, Peaky Blinders, or The Witcher: Blood Origin.
2.3. Monica Dolan as Janet
Monica Dolan portrays Janet, the mother of Davis. She acts cordially towards Pia, but she seems to have a hidden agenda and doesn’t welcome Pia’s visit.
Janet is still haunted by her husband’s death, which happened a long time ago, and the reason is a terrible secret she has kept for years.
Monica Dolan has appeared in films like Sightseers, Kick-Ass 2, and Cyrano, and TV shows like Appropriate Adult, Call the Midwife, and A Very English Scandal. She also played CS Linda Grace in the fifth season of Black Mirror, in the episode “Smithereens”.
2.4. Loch Henry’s Supporting Cast & Characters
Daniel Portman as Stuart: He is Davis’ old friend and runs a pub in the town. He is best known for his role as Podrick Payne in Game of Thrones.
John Hannah as Richard King: He is Stuart’s dad who turned to drinking and who also has a dreadful secret to hide. He starred as Matthew in Four Weddings and a Funeral, Jonathan Carnahan in The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, and Holden Radcliffe in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
3. Beyond The Sea Cast & Character Guide
3.1. Josh Hartnett as David Ross
In this alternate version of 1969, David Ross, played by Josh Hartnett, is an astronaut on a six-year journey through deep space. He and his partner only have to do occasional maintenance and monitoring on the ship, so he can switch his consciousness to a replica and live on Earth. However, when he faces a devastating loss, he struggles with his emotions and makes risky choices.
Josh Hartnett is a famous actor who starred as John Tate in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, Danny Walker in Pearl Harbor, Tom Sterling in August, and Ethan Chandler in Penny Dreadful.
3.2. Aaron Paul as Cliff Stanfield
As David’s space buddy, Aaron Paul portrays Cliff Stanfield a family man who loves his wife and son.
When a tragedy strikes David, Cliff tries to be a good friend but ends up in a nightmare that turns his life upside down.
You may recognize Aaron Paul from his roles as Rick Meade in Mission: Impossible III, Tobey Marshall in Need for Speed, Joshua in Exodus: Gods and Kings, and the iconic Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad and its movie sequel, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.
3.3. Kate Mara as Lana Stanfield
Kate Mara stars as Lana Stanfield, the lonely and unhappy wife of Cliff, who has to cope with living with their son and a copy of her husband.
You may have seen Kate Mara in her roles as Kristi Moore in 127 Hours, Sue Storm in Fantastic Four, Hayden McClaine in American Horror Story: Murder House, and Zoe Barnes in House of Cards.
3.4. Beyond The Sea’s Supporting Cast & Characters
Auden Thornton as Jessica Ross: She plays David’s wife, who is the love of his life. Auden Thornton has appeared in Beauty Mark as Angie and in This Is Us as Lucy Damon.
Rory Culkin as Kappa: He plays a cultist who opposes replicas and their creators. Rory Culkin has starred in You Can Count on Me as Rudy Prescott, The Zodiac as Johnny Parish, and Scream 4 as Charlie Walker.
4. Mazey Day Cast & Character Guide
4.1. Zazie Beetz as Bo
Zazie Beetz stars as Bo, a former paparazzi who quit her job after her photos caused a star to kill himself. However, when she gets a lucrative offer to snap pictures of a missing celebrity, Mazey Day, she can’t resist the temptation.
Zazie Beetz is famous for her roles as Domino in Deadpool 2, Astrid in Slice, Sophie Dumond in Joker, and The Hornet in Bullet Train.
4.2. Clara Rugaard as Mazey Day
Clara Rugaard portrays Mazey Day, the mysterious actress who disappears after a fatal car crash in the Czech Republic.
Mazey is hiding from the world, as she has a dark and deadly secret about what really happened that night.
Clara Rugaard is best known for her roles as Daughter in I Am Mother and Neve Kelly in The Rising.
4.3. Danny Ramirez as Hector
As Hector, Danny Ramirez portrays Bo’s pal and co-worker in the paparazzi business. He informs Bo about the lucrative offer for Mazey’s pictures, and they team up to snap the shot that will earn them a fortune.
Danny Ramirez has appeared in various roles, such as Diamond in Assassination Nation, Lt. Mickey “Fanboy” Garcia in Top Gun: Maverick, Mario Martinez in On My Block, and Joaquin Torres in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the upcoming film Captain America: Brave New World.
4.4. Mazey Day’s Supporting Cast & Characters
Robbie Tann as Whitty: He is a paparazzo who doesn’t shy away from mocking celebs to get the perfect shot. Robbie Tann was also seen as Billy Ross in Mare of Easttown.
James P. Rees as Duke: He is another paparazzo who works with Whitty frequently. James P. Rees has played minor roles in Mr. Robot, Gotham, Orange is the New Black, and The Blacklist.
Jack Banderia as Terry: He is the diner waiter who helps Bo out. Jack Banderia has starred as Crow in Gunpowder Milkshake, James in After Ever Happy, Leonard in My Policeman, and Quill Kipps in Lockwood & Co.
5. Demon 79 Cast & Character Guide
5.1. Anjana Vasan as Nida
Meet Nida, a timid shoe seller who faces constant abuse and bigotry at her job. She fantasizes about getting revenge on her nasty colleague but doesn’t dare to act on it.
One day, she finds a mysterious wooden relic in the store’s basement and accidentally summons a demonic force.
Anjana Vasan, who starred in Cyrano, We Are Lady Parts and Killing Eve, brings Nida to life in this dark comedy of horrors.
5.2. Papa Essiedu as Gaap
Enter Gaap, the wicked demon that Nida unleashes from the ancient wooden artefact.
He tells Nida that she has a choice: kill three people in three days or doom the world to destruction. He shows her terrifying glimpses of the impending apocalypse and the evil deeds of her chosen targets. But can Nida trust him?
Papa Essiedu, who appeared in Murder on the Orient Express, Men and The Lazarus Project, plays the sinister Gaap in this twisted tale of morality and mayhem.
5.3. Demon 79’s Supporting Cast & Characters
- Katherine Rose Morley as Vicky: She is Nida’s colleague at work, but she is far from being friendly. Vicky is a racist who constantly harasses and insults Nida. Katherine Rose Morley is known for her roles as Ellie in Last Tango in Halifax, Emma Moxam in Thirteen, Chloe Anderson in Clink, and Keeley Sanderson in The Syndicate.
- Nicholas Burns as Keith Holligan: He is a dangerous and creepy man who murdered his wife and got away with it. He also tries to flirt with Nida at the store, making her feel uncomfortable and scared. Nicholas Burns has appeared in Emma as Mr. Cole and Censor as Sanderson.
- David Shields as Michael Smart: He is a politician from the Conservative Party who wants to win the election by any means necessary. He pretends to care about the people and their issues, but his real agenda is to exploit them and benefit himself. David Shields has played Colin Tennant in The Crown.
6. About Black Mirror
Black Mirror is a British anthology television series created by Charlie Brooker. Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres, but most are set in near-future dystopias with sci-fi technology—a type of speculative fiction. The series is based on The Twilight Zone and uses technology to comment on contemporary social issues.
The first two seasons of the series aired on the British network Channel 4 in 2011 and 2013. The programme then moved to Netflix in 2016 and its sixth season is scheduled to be released in June 2023.
The series has received critical acclaim and is considered by many reviewers to be one of the best television series of the 2010s. The programme won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie three times consecutively for “San Junipero”, “USS Callister” and Bandersnatch. However, some critics consider the morality of the series obvious or cite declining quality over time. Black Mirror, along with American Horror Story, has been credited with repopularising the anthology television format, and a number of episodes have been seen by reviewers as prescient.
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