Banshee Cast: Where Are They Now?

Before getting out of the enterprise of manufacturing scripted content material, Cinemax’s lineup of exhibits was actually phenomenal.

The community introduced nice exhibits like Strikeback, Warrior (now on Max), and Banshee to life.

These exhibits have been well-written, with nice characters and tales. The motion was top-tier, making motion buffs weak on the knees with each sequence.

Banshee’s narrative, storyline, route, and enigmatic characters stood out. The present is among the most underrated exhibits from the 2010s.

After seeing its lead male actor’s phenomenal expertise in a at the moment airing present, I used to be compelled to inspect the solid and see what they have been as much as within the years because the present ended.

Antony Starr — Lucas Hood

Relatively unknown on the time, New Zealand actor Antony Starr embodied the position of Lucas Hood.

Fresh out of jail after a theft, turning into an everyday citizen was the least of Lucas’ issues when he witnessed the homicide of a brand new sheriff and adopted the murdered sheriff’s identification.

Lucas was testomony to that indisputable fact that when it rains, it pours. He had survived a lifetime of crime, jail, and on his first day trip, he is caught up in a homicide. What are the possibilities!

Starr gave his the whole lot for the position, from his nice appearing expertise to the athleticism for quite a few motion scenes wanted to tug off the character.

After the present ended, Starr acted in a single film earlier than touchdown his breakout position as Homelander in Prime Video’s hit present, The Boys.

Since 2019, Starr has dropped at life the terrifying superhero character. It would appear that his expertise on Banshee taking part in an anti-hero got here in helpful as a result of he balances the twisted allure Homelander embodies whereas making him uncomfortable to observe.

The world of The Boys is an expansive one with a number of spinoffs from together with Gen V, and Starr has reprised his position for the character when wanted.

The Boys Season 4 is the upcoming season of the present which guarantees to be as wild because the final three and all of us sit up for seeing Antony Starr blow our minds as Homelander.

Ivana Milicevic — Carrie Hopwell

Apart from her hard-to-pronounce household identify, Ivana Milicevic has hanging magnificence, making her a reputation within the modeling world earlier than touchdown roles in movie and TV.

She portrayed the position of Carrie with the soul and grit that was wanted to tug off a lady akin to Carrie, who was making an attempt to lift a household whereas operating away from her previous.

We rooted for Carrie as a result of she was extremely relatable to folks as somebody who had been dealt a nasty hand in life and nevertheless a lot she tried to outrun her historical past, it at all times caught up together with her to devastating penalties.

After leaving Carrie behind, Ivana took on recurring roles, first being seen in Strikeback Season 9. Ivana’s prowess for taking part in emotionally complicated girls who’re menacing on the surface discovered her taking part in Diyoza in CW’s apocalyptic drama The 100.

The present has seen a revolving door of visitor stars all through the years however Diyoza stood out as a result of she was badass and being pregnant was not stopping or slowing her down till she bought what she wished.

She additionally did some voice appearing work in Castlevania within the position of Striga.

She has carried out a number of in motion pictures, with the most recent, Every Last Secret, popping out in 2022.

Ulrich Thomsen — Kai Hope

Even earlier than being solid in Banshee, Danish actor Ulrich Thomsen was achieved in his house nation of Denmark.

If Banshee have been as mainstream as Breaking Bad, Kai Hope could be one of the vital notorious villains of all time as a result of that man was terrifying.

Kai was one of many worst characters to ever grace the small display screen with who was okay with committing any crime or sin within the ebook. From informal homicide to lusting after his niece, he was disgustingly attention-grabbing to observe.

Thomsen was the proper match for the character from his signature expressioneless look to his balanced and well-timed line deliverly.

After Banshee, Ulrich participated in lots of different tasks with however his most notable on TV was his position on The Blacklist as Dr Alexander Kirk.

Dr, Kirk was The Blacklist Season 4’s massive dangerous who got here at Reddington from a private angle by claiming to be Liz Keen’s father. He confused Liz a lot that she went on the offensive towards Red and their relationship by no means fairly recovered.

He had one other quick stint as a physician on HBO’s The Young Pope.

Thomsen continued his unbelievable appearing streak in Scandinavian TV and films with roles in productions akin to Trom and Agent.

His subsequent movies are in post-production and are set to come back out quickly.

Frankie R. Faison — Sugar Bates

His appearing credit are in depth, having entered the enterprise within the Seventies. Before his position as Sugar, Frankie R. Faison was no stranger, having starred or recurred on a lot of the finest exhibits from the 2000s, from The Wire to Grey’s Anatomy.

Lucas did not have many buddies, however he might rely on Sugar. To Sugar, Lucas did not want to cover who he was as a result of Sugar might scent it off him. It was straightforward to low cost Sugar because the previous man who runs a bar.

Frankie introduced the calmness wanted to tug off Sugar, who appeared like the one regular particular person in a world filled with insane folks. Even when his ugliness would soar out, he was nonetheless probably the most likeable.

After Banshee, Frankie popped up in TV exhibits and films right here and there earlier than touchdown a essential position in The Village, which lasted for a single season on NBC.

Frankie was solid as Cutty on The Rookie: Feds alongside Niecy Nash-Betts. He performed Simone’s father with a painful previous the place he had been wrongly incarcerated and misplaced a few years along with his household.

The position was a far cry from Banshee’s however Frankie’s portrayal of Cutty left a mark in a present with such an enormous ensemble. Unfortunately, The Rookie: Feds was additionally canceled lately.

On the massive display screen, Frankie has led or been a part of a number of motion pictures together with Till.

Hoon Lee — Job

Hoon Lee is among the most versatile actors within the enterprise, taking a look at his filmography after Banshee.

In the present portrayed the charmingly flamboyant Job, who greater than knew his approach round computer systems. Job was certainly one of Lucas’s oldest buddies he would and did go to struggle for.

Who can neglect Job’s iconic introduction the place as he was doing his factor in a bar, some guys affronted him due to how he introduced and lets simply say the ER noticed new sufferers that day.

After Banshee, Hoon did not stray away from Cinemax as a result of he landed the position of the crafty Wang Chao on Warrior. Wang Chao was the manipulative glue that held Chinatown collectively. Chao was identified for being Team Chao and Team Chao solely.

He additionally appeared within the second season of Apple TV+’s present See, as Toad. In a world the place the actions of the witchfinders have been wild and the logic wilder, Toad appeared like a breath of recent air.

Hoon’s versatility shone once more on See as a result of the position required him to behave as a blind particular person, which isn’t the best factor when one can see.

He centered his power on voice work in motion pictures, the place he voiced a number of characters. His newest work is within the voice of Jade Emperor in The Monkey King.

Lili Simmons — Rebecca Bowman

Lili Simmons can play any lady, however she loves the rebellious sort.

That was true in Banshee when she performed Rebecca, Kai’s niece, who had sufficient of the Amish guidelines like her uncle. She was proof that one might fall from the pan to the hearth as a result of she rebelled towards the exploitation of the Amish solely to be exploited by her uncle.

After Banshee, Lili recurred on Ray Donovan taking part in a fictional film star, Natalie James. She was certainly one of Ray’s shopper who wanted one thing that threatened her budding Hollywood profession fastened.

She appeared in a number of TV exhibits in visitor capacities, together with Westworld, earlier than touchdown a essential position in The Purge.

Her newest and arguably probably the most recognizable position is as Claudia Flynn in Power Book IV: Force.

Born to a misogynistic father, Claudia’s greatest struggle is to be seen and supplied opportunites that her brother took without any consideration however their father wouldn’t budge.

After being underestimated and ignored for a very long time, Claudia takes the reins and rebels towards him, and to illustrate it does not finish effectively for one get together, and it isn’t Claudia. Her arc was among the finest on Power Book IV: Force Season 2.

Lili has additionally appeared in a number of motion pictures and quick movies.

Matt Servitto — Deputy Brock Lotus

After taking part in one of the vital recognizable detectives, due to his position in The Sopranos, Matt Servitto preferred paying the lawman.

His position as Deputy Brock Lotus was harking back to the one in The Sopranos, the place the characters have been bitter as a result of issues did not go their approach.

After Banshee, Matt guested on some exhibits together with The Blacklist and Billions.

His focus appeared to be on the films, having had a number of movie roles. His newest position was in Dangerous Waters.

Ryann Shane — Deva Hopewell

As far as youngsters go, Deva wasn’t probably the most annoying, however she was excessive on that checklist.

She was the intuitive daughter of her mom, Carrie, who nothing bought previous.

After Banshee, Ryann has appeared in three motion pictures.

Honorable Mentions

Tom Pelphrey — Kurt Bunker

Many folks could be apprehensive of taking a job that requires them to behave as a Nazi, tattoos and all, however Tom Pelphrey had a blast.

The Bunker brothers have been odd on the present, however they caught out due to their beliefs. Kurt was proof that redemption is feasible if somebody seeks it actually.

After Banshee ended, Tom was not planning on slowing down, showing on Marvel’s Ironfist as a part of the principle solid.

He later landed a job in Netflix’s hit present Ozark as Ben Davis and for this position, Tom was lauded for his perfomance.

He would then be seen on Outer Range for Prime Video. His newest position is on Love & Death alongside Elizabeth Olsen.

Tom was solid in an untitled HBO collection from Mare of Easttown creator in late 2023.

Chris Coy — Calvin Bunker

While Kurt was repentant of his previous, Calvin was tremendous being the best way he was.

Chris Coy could be very underrated as an actor, and his tasks earlier than and after Banshee present this.

Chris has been on HBO for a some time potraying completely different characters in exhibits like True Blood and Treme. His subsequent HBO position got here after Banshee when he joined The Deuce as Paul, a seasoned bartender.

Paul was the connection between the rising world of porn in late 70s New York and the rising LGBT neighborhood on the identical time.

After The Deuce ended, Chris landed essential roles in exhibits like The Peripheral and Women of the Movement.

His newest work was in an episode of Lawmen: Bass Reeves. He’s additionally appeared in a number of motion pictures.

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Over to you, Banshee Fanatics. Is it time for a reboot or remake? How many instances have you ever rewatched Banshee over 5 years after it ended?

Chime in within the remark part.

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