Rebecca 2020 Cast & Character Guide

Netflix’s Rebecca cast consists of multiple famous actors as well as some viewers may recognize from various shows. Rebecca is an adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Gothic novel, which follows an unnamed woman who marries a mysterious widower, and discovers that he and his household are haunted by the memory of his dead wife, Rebecca.

The Netflix adaptation of Rebecca is directed by Ben Wheatley, best known for his psychological horror films Kill List and A Field in England. Wheatley has the challenging task of living up to Rebecca‘s most famous adaptation, directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940 and starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine.

Rebecca has put together a star-studded cast of character actors and bonafide movie stars. From a Disney princess an an action star to a supporting cast full of English character actors, here is everything you might recognize the cast of Rebecca from.

Lily James as Mrs. de Winter

Lily James stars as the unnamed Mrs. de Winter, the young second wife of Maxim de Winter. James previously starred in Disney’s live-action remake Cinderella, portrayed Young Donna in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and appeared as Debora in Baby Driver.

Armie Hammer as Maxim de Winter

Armie Hammer plays the mysterious widower Maxim de Winter. Hammer’s first major role was playing the Winklevoss twins in The Social Network, and he subsequently appeared in starring roles in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Call Me By Your Name.

Kristen Scott Thomas as Mrs. Danvers

Kristen Scott Thomas plays Maxim’s devoted housekeeper and Mrs. de Winter’s adversary Mrs. Danvers. Thomas is most well-known for her critically-acclaimed appearances in The English Patient, Nowhere Boy, and Darkest Hour.

Rebecca’s Supporting Cast

Ann Dowd as Mrs. Van Hopper – Dowd appears as Mrs. de Winter’s obnoxious American employer. The actress has had prominent roles in The Leftovers, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Hereditary.

Sam Riley as Jack Favell – Appearing in Rebecca as the titular Rebecca’s first cousin and lover, Riley has previously appeared in Maleficent and starred in On The Road.

Tom Goodman-Hill as Frank Crawley – Goodman-Hill plays an employee of the Manderley estate and becomes a friend to Mrs. de Winter. The actor previously appeared in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and The Imitation Game.

John Hollingsworth as Giles Lacy – Hollingsworth appears as Maxim’s brother-in-law and one of Rebecca’s past lovers. The English actor is most well-known for his supporting roles in Transformers: The Last Knight and Poldark.

Keeley Hawes as Beatrice Lacy – Hawes plays Maxim’s sister and Giles’ wife, and the English actress previously starred in the mini-series The Casual Vacancy.

Mark Lewis Jones as Inspector Welch – The Welsh actor plays the investigator looking into Rebecca’s mysterious death, and previously had supporting roles in Star Wars: The Last Jedi as Captain Moden Canady and Troy as Tecton.

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