The Dear Edward cast features Taylor Schilling, Colin O’Brien and Idris DeBrand. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Jason Katims’ Apple TV+ series. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

Dear Edward chronicles the experiences of a traumatized adolescent. As the sole survivor of a plane crash, the title character moves in with his Aunt Lacey. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they begin a complex grieving process. Here’s every actor and character in Dear Edward, an adaptation of Ann Napolitano’s 2010 novel.

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Dear Edward Cast: Taylor Schilling as Aunt Lacey

Character Profile: Edward’s aunt. She looks after her nephew while dealing with personal issues. Aunt Lacey bonds with Edward by trying to understand his perspective.

Schilling’s Resume: Beth in The Lucky One (2012), Christine Mendez in Argo (2012), Piper Chapman in Orange Is the New Black (2013-19), Anna St. Blair in Take Me (2017), Lily in The Bite (2021)

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Dear Edward Cast: Colin O’Brien as Edward Adler

Character Profile: The lone survivor of a plane crash. He is a classically trained pianist who tries to resume a normal life after a devastating tragedy. Edward deals with his grief by listening closely to advice from his aunt and best friend.

O’Brien’s Resume: TV Debut in Dear Edward

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Dear Edward Cast: Idris DeBrand as Kojo

Character Profile: A Ghana native whose sister dies in a plane crash. He arrives in Harlem to look after his niece. Kojo develops a friendship with a local woman.

DeBrand’s Resume: Nurse Simon in Informer (2018), Saif Zakari in MotherFatherSon (2019), Keir Dempsey in Holby City (2019), Sid in Kat and the Band (2019), Taylor Johnson in Death in Paradise (2021)

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Dear Edward Cast: Anna Uzele as Adriana

Character Profile: The granddaughter of plane crash victim. She is a congressional aide who takes urban planning classes. Adriana allows Kojo and his niece to stay with her.

Uzele’s Resume: Adrienne Bullock in City on a Hill (2019), Rhonda Harris in FBI (2021), Rat Queen in Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical (2021)

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Dear Edward Cast: Carter Hudson as John

Character Profile: Lacey’s boyfriend. He works in a boiler room. John helps Lacey grieve the death of her sister.

Hudson’s Resume: Jack Graham in A Crime to Remember (2013), Attorney in Line in The Night Of (2016), Teddy McDonald in Snowfall (2017-), Jeffrey Galanis in The Wilds (2020)

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Dear Edward Cast: Eva Ariel Binder as Shay

Character Profile: Edward’s neighbor. She treats him like a normal person and becomes his best friend. Shay keeps a close eye on Edward’s behavior.

Binder’s Resume: Sofia Torres in Grey’s Anatomy (2016-18), Addy in Stillwater (2018-20), Creature in Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021), Baby Alex in Super Giant Robot Brothers (2022), Reina Neilson in 9-1-1 (2022)

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Dear Edward Cast: Amy Forsyth as Linda

Character Profile: The pregnant girlfriend of a plane crash victim. She worries about her immediate future. Linda declines a financial offer from her late boyfriend’s parents.

Forsyth’s Resume: Caprice Bauer in A Christmas Horror Story (2015), Margot Sleator in Channel Zero (2017), Natalie in Hell Fest (2018), Diane in Beautiful Boy (2018), Gertie in CODA (2021)

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Dear Edward Cast: Connie Britton as Dee Dee

Character Profile: The wife of a plane crash victim. She inherits secret debts. Dee Dee discovers that her late husband had been exploring his sexuality.

Britton’s Resume: Nikki Faber in Spin City (1996-2000), Tami Taylor in Friday Night Lights (2006-2011), Rayna Jaymes in Nashville (2012-18), Diane in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012), Nicole Mossbacher in The White Lotus (2021)

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Dear Edward Cast: Audrey Corsa as Zoe

Character Profile: Dee Dee’s daughter. She is a student who grieves her father’s death. Zoe tries to process familial secrets.

Corsa’s Resume: Samantha Powell in All Rise (2019-21), Taylor Conroy in Tell Me a Story (2020), Felicity Parker in New Amsterdam (2021), Rebecca in Poker Face (2023)

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Dear Edward Cast: Maxwell Jenkins as Jordan

Character Profile: Edward’s late brother. He appears in flashback sequences. Jordan’s spirit talks to Edward.

Jenkins’ Resume: Oliver in Betrayal (2013-14), Young Will in Sense8 (2015-17), Will Robinson in Lost in Space (2018-21), Joseph Bell in Joe Bell (2020), Young Reacher in Reacher (2022)

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The Dear Edward cast also includes

• Brittany S. Hall as Amanda
• Dario Ladani Sanchez as Sam
• Khloe Bruno as Becks
• Douglas M. Griffin as Milo
• Jenna Qureshi as Mahira
• Ted Koch as Charles
• Amr El-Bayoumi as Faakhir
• Clara Wong as Daphne
• Johnny Link as Gary
• Robin Tunney as Jane

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.