The In His Shadow cast features Kaaris, Alassane Diong and Assa Sylla. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Marc Fouchard’s 2023 Netflix movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

In His Shadow takes places in the Murets Projects outside Paris. As a neighborhood war commences, Adama worries about the safety of his half-brother Ibrahim. The narrative follows the main players as they clash over familial and community issues. Here’s every actor and character in In His Shadow.

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In His Shadow Cast: Kaaris as Ibrahim

Character Profile: A French gangster. He protects the Murets Projects. Ibrahim feels obliged to maintain a tough exterior.

Kaaris’ Resume: A Popular Hip-Hop Artist and Producer — Also, Salif in The Crew (2015), Franck in Overdrive (2017), Omar in The Bouncer (2018), Max in Rogue City (2020)

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In His Shadow Cast: Alassane Diong as Adama

Character Profile: Ibrahim’s half-brother. He was blinded in the 80s after getting hit by a car. Adama pursues music goals while hearing messages from a witch.

Diong’s Resume: Sécou in Black Tide (2018), Youssouf in Savages (2019), Jim in Wonders in the Suburbs (2019), Issa in The French Boys (2021), Thierno Diallo in Father & Soldier (2022)

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In His Shadow Cast: Assa Sylla as Aïssata

Character Profile: Adama’s half-sister and Ibrahim’s sister. She gets ghosted by her love interest. Aïssata worries about her siblings’ safety.

Sylla’s Resume: Lady in Girlhood (2014), Clara in Verdon Secret (2016), Imane Bakhellal in Skam France (2018-20), Nora Cissoko in Mortel (2019), Dalila in The Last Mercenary (2021)

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In His Shadow Cast: Carl Malapa as Malik

Character Profile: Aïssata’s love interest. He inquires about kidnapping rumors. Malik supports Adama as a neighbor war escalates.

Malapa’s Resume: Young Khalil in The Last Panthers (2015), Sofiane Kada in Mortel (2019-21), Nico in Into Dad’s Woods (2019), Amine in Paris, 13th District (2021), Amir in Our Ties (2022)

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In His Shadow Cast: Issaka Sawadogo as Ousmane

Character Profile: Ibrahim and Adama’s father. He moves his family to the Murets Projects during the 80s. Ousmane reminds his children to embrace their weaknesses.

Sawadogo’s Resume: Amadou/Obama in The Invader (2011), Traoré in Diego Star (2013), Luc in De nieuwe wereld (2013), Yaya in The Paradise Suite (2015), Omar in Sentinelles (2022)

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The In His Shadow cast also includes:

• Hassam Ghancy as Chérif
• Mareme N’Diaye as Maimouna
• Amoutati as Agna
• Jonas Dinal as Oumar
• Mylène Wagram as Songolo

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