Audiences will soon be swept up in a web of lies and conspiracies in the new political thrillerParadise. The Hulu seriespremiered on January 28withSterling K. Brown(This Is Us) leading the story as a Secret Service agent who falls under crucial government investigation after the president (James Marsden) abruptly dies. With such a punchy and riveting premise, viewers can only expect a wild ride with shocking twists that Brown’s lead character will experience. Continue reading furhter below to learn more about the talented cast and intriguing characters ofParadise.
Sterling K. Brown
Agent Xavier Collins
Agent Xavier Collins is a highly skilled Secret Service agent who is the lead of the president’s security detail. Collins is a hardworking family man who is also loyal to the president. However, he becomes a main target of investigation after the country’s leader suddenly dies. This causes him to question everything he knows and wonder if this is a point of no return.
This hefty role is led bySterling K. Brown, an Oscar-nominated actor who is popularly known for playing Randall Pearson inThis Is Us. He began working on television series likeThird Watch,Supernatural, andPerson of Interest. He went on to star inArmy WivesandAmerican Crime Storybefore landing his breakout role inThis Is Us. Brown’s talents have also moved to the big screen in major films such asBlack Panther,Waves, andHonk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. His latest movies includeBiosphere,American Fiction(for which he received an Oscar nomination), andAtlas. Brown will next be working on theupcomingVoltronfilmand the crime thrillerBy Any MeansalongsideMark Wahlberg.
James Marsden
President Cal Bradford
Cal Bradford is the American president whose sudden and suspicious death becomes the center of a conspiracy that targets his closest security detail. Bradford values Collins as a faithful colleague to the point of bringing him into important confidential information within the government. The president comes across as a diligent leader, but his secrets and flaws will surface during the government’s investigation.
James Marsdenis a popular leading man who is best known for portraying Scott Summers/Cyclops in theX-Menmovies. His repertoire holds a wide range of memorable roles, from27 DressesandEnchantedtoThe NotebookandThe Best of Me. Marsden moved into television and starred in notable series likeWestworld,Dead to MeandJury Duty. He recentlyreprised his role as Tomin the third movie installment of theSonic the Hedgehogseries.
Julianne Nicholson
Samantha Redmond/Sinatra
Samantha Redmond, who goes by the codename Sinatra, is an important figure and power player in the White House who works behind the scenes and brings Agent Collins into major secrets. She is brought to life byJulianne Nicholson, an Emmy-winning actress who won for her role inMare of Easttown. Since starring in TV shows likeAlly McBealandLaw and Order: Criminal Intent, she’s gone on to work in major films likeAugust Osage County,I, TonyaandBlonde. Nicholson’s latest projects were the moviesPlanet JanetandDream Scenario.
Sarah Shahi
Gabriela is a therapist who works closely with powerful figures in the government. Her position provides her with some vital secrets that come with her job, including her role in relation to Agent Collins after the president’s death. She is played bySarah Shahiwho began her career in minor television roles in series such asAliasandDawson’s Creek. She continued her work in television with other shows, includingThe L Word,Life, andPerson of Interest. Shahi’s recent work was in the Netflix seriesSex/Life,and she starred in the filmsBlack AdamandRed, White & Royal Blue.
Nicole Brydon Bloom
Jane Driscoll
Jane Driscoll is a young Secret Service agent who works closely with Agent Collins, her mentor and father figure. She will likely be an ally who hopes to help Agent Collins even though she will learn some tough lessons in their profession. She is portrayed byNicole Brydon Bloom,whose recent projects were TV series likeThe Gilded AgeandWe Were The Lucky Ones.
Jon Beavers
Billy is another fellow Secret Service agent who is best friends with Agent Collins. Their friendship will likely be put to the test as Collins is put under major scrutiny following the president’s death.Jon Beaversbegan his acting career on the kids' television programThe Fresh Beat Band. He went on to appear in other series, includingThe Long Road HomeandBriar Patch,before landing a recurring role onAnimal Kingdom. Beavers recently worked onBel-AirandSugar, and starred inKevin Costner’s two-part Western epic,Horizon: An American Saga.
Krys Marshall
Agent Robinson
On the other hand, Agent Robinson is a high-ranked Secret Service agent who works as a professional rival to Collins. Amid the chaos of the investigations around Collins, she will likely attempt to find an opportunity to advance her position. She is played byKrys Marshallwho is best known for her work in the sci-fi seriesFor All Mankind. She appeared in other shows, likeSupergirlandBull. Marshall recently starred in the Apple TV+ seriesBad Monkey.
Other Actors in ‘Paradise’
