The Strain Cast Photos
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Check out the characters from the new series, The Strain. They are an intriguing cast of characters dealing with a dangerous outbreak of vampirism.
1. Corey Stoll as Ephraim Goodweather
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Eph is charge of the CDC Canary project in NYC. He responds to the mysterious deaths on Regis Flight 753. He's great at his job, but has a troubled personal life. He wants to get back together with his wife.
2. David Bradley as Abraham Setrakian
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David is a pawnbroker. He met the Master while interned at a Nazi concentration camp. He's spent his life preparing to kill the Master after failing as a teen.
3. Mia Maestro as Nora Martinez
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Nora is a biochemist at the CDC on the Canary team. She's in love with Eph, but knows he wants to reunite with his wife.
4. Sean Astin as Jim Kent
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Jim works at the CDC with Eph and Nora. He makes a horrible decision to try and save his dying wife from cancer.
5. Kevin Durand as Vasiliy Fet
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Vasiliy is the top exterminator for the NYC Bureau of Pest Control. He's a second generation Russian and sees himself as the steward of NYC.
6. Richard Sammel as Thomas Eichhorst
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Thomas the Master's chief lieutenant. He maintains his individuality and appears as a human so he can integrate himself into society. He ran death camps during World War II.
7. Jonathan Hyde as Eldritch Palmer
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Eldritch is the rich owner of the Stoneheart Group. His health has been a problem his entire life, but he's not ready to die.
8. Miguel Gomez as Gus
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Gus is a Latino gangbanger. His mother wanted him to do well for himself, but he gets into a sticky situation when he tries to make some fast cash.
9. Natalie Brown as Kelly Goodweather
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Kelly is stronger since she separated from her husband, Eph. She's focused on her son, Zach. Recently, her boyfriend, Matt, moved in with them.
10. Jack Kesy as Gabriel Bolivar
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Gabriel is a rock star and survivor of Regis Flight 753. His fame makes the Master particularly intrigued in him.
11. Ben Hyland as Zack Goodweather
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Zack is Ephraim's 11 years old and suffers from his parents' break-up. He would like them to get back together, but understands his father's job is important and keeps him away.