The Other Black Girl cast features Sinclair Daniel, Ashleigh Murray and Brittany Adebumola. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Zakiya Dalila Harris and Rashida Jones’ Hulu series. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

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The Other Black Girl explores the odd friendship between two employees of a famous publishing company. When Nella meets a new co-worker, she quickly suspects that something is wrong. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she becomes immersed in a decades-long mystery involving a missing editor. Here’s every actor and character in The Other Black Girl, an adaptation of Zakiya Dalila Harris’ 2021 novel.

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The Other Black Girl Cast: Sinclair Daniel as Nella Rogers

Character Profile: A Wagner Books employee. She bonds with a Black co-worker while planning a project with her favorite author. Nella investigates the disappearance of Wagner Books’ only Black editor.

Daniel’s Resume: Mia Costello in Madam Secretary (2019), Ms. Farrow in The Good Fight (2021), Clara Williams in Bull (2021), Brooke in One December Night (2021), Chris Winslow in Insidious: The Red Door (2023)

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The Other Black Girl Cast: Ashleigh Murray as Hazel-May McCall

Character Profile: Nella’s co-worker. She is a Howard University graduate from Harlem. Hazel-May’s pleasant demeanor betrays her behavior.

Murray’s Resume: Josie McCoy in Riverdale (2017-), Josie McCoy in Katy Keene (2020), Loryn in Valley Girl (2020), Gracie in The Way Out (2022), Zenzi Fullington in Tom Swift (2022)

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The Other Black Girl Cast: Brittany Adebumola as Malaika

Character Profile: Nella’s best friend. She is a Rihanna fan who lives in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Malaika clashes with Hazel-May.

Adebumola’s Resume: Tamika Jones in Grand Army (2020), Chevonne in Guilty Party (2021), Shanice Murray in 4400 (2021-22), Tasha “Storm” Murray in The Equalizer (2022)

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The Other Black Girl Cast: Hunter Parrish as Owen

Character Profile: Nella’s boyfriend. He is a teacher. Owen tries his best to please Nella’s friends.

Parrish’s Resume: Lance in Sleepover (2004), Earl Gornicke in RV (2006), Luke Adler in It’s Complicated (2009), Stan in 17 Again (2009), Father Andrews in Ratched (2020)

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The Other Black Girl Cast: Bellamy Young as Vera Parini

Character Profile: Nella’s boss. She is a charismatic woman who ignores Wagner Books’ reputation. Vera loses her job after a leaked manuscript scandal.

Young’s Resume: Catherine Metsker in We Were Soldiers (2002), Dr. Miller in Scrubs (2004-09), Rachael in Mission: Impossible III (2006), Mellie Grant in Scandal (2012-18), Jessica Whitly in Prodigal Son (2019-21)

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The Other Black Girl Cast: Eric McCormack as Richard Wagner

Character Profile: The Wagner Books founder and editor-in-chief. He is married to a Kennedy and has regrets about his working relationship with the company’s only Black editor. Richard vows to change Wagner Books’ reputation.

McCormack’s Resume: Will Truman in Will & Grace (1998-2000), Daniel Pierce in Perception (2012-15), Grant MacLaren in Travelers (2016-18), Cole Banks in Departure (2022), Basil Garvey in Slasher (2023)

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The Other Black Girl cast also includes:

• Kate Owens as Sophie
• Alyshia Ochse Maisy
• Karina Willis as Shani
• Cassi Maddox as Kendra Rae Philips
• Garcelle Beauvais as Diana Gordon
• Zele Avradopoulos as Bridget
• Adena Brumer as Shannon
• Shakirah DeMesier as Young Diana Gordon
• Langston Kerman as Jesse Watson
• Brian Baumgartner as Colin Franklin

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