Benedict Cumberbatch wearing glasses as Vincent Anderson, walking down a subway station with a giant furry monster puppet in Eric.
In Netflix’s Eric, the disappearance of a young child kicks off a surreal journey of desperation, police corruption, addiction, and a giant talking puppet. Starring the iconic Benedict Cumberbatch as the father of the missing child, Eric is a six-episode psychological thriller limited series created by Abi Morgan and directed by Lucy Forbes .
Benedict Cumberbatch, also an executive producer, stars in Eric as Vincent. Cumberbatch is an acclaimed actor who has worked extensively on screen and stage. He is best known for playing Sherlock Holmes in the BBC’s Sherlock, for his BAFTA-winning lead performance in Patrick Melrose, for his Oscar-nominated starring role in The Power of the Dog, and for his role as the mystical Doctor Stephen Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gaby Hoffmann Cassie Anderson Edgar’s mom and Vincent’s long-suffering wife, Cassie Anderson, is a woman on the edge. Born and raised in privileged circumstances in upstate New York, Cassie met Vincent when they were both young and attending art college, and they fell passionately in love. But as the years have gone by, the love they once felt for each other has become strained to the breaking point.
McKinley Belcher III stars as Detective Michael Ledroit in Eric. Belcher is a talented actor best known for his work on PBS’ Mercy Street, the Fox drama The Passage, and Netflix’s acclaimed crime thriller series Ozark. Belcher also has a recurring role in Netflix’s One Piece live-action series. His other notable projects include Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Good Lord Bird, Madam Secretary, and Marriage Story.
Dan Fogler Lennie Wilson Vincent’s best friend and colleague, Lennie Wilson is also a talented puppeteer and puppetmaker like Vincent. Lennie works at Vincent’s workshop making puppets for his children’s show, Good Day Sunshine. Lennie shares a bond with Edgar, who often visits the workshop, and he’s sure to be troubled by the young boy’s disappearance.
Acclaimed veteran actor Clarke Peters plays George in Eric. Peters is an award-winning actor with a long filmography of brilliant movies and shows. He is perhaps best known for playing Lester Freamon in The Wire and Albert Lambreaux in Treme. Some of Peters’ other notable projects include Da 5 Bloods, Harriet, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, John Wick, and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody.
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