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Manhunt chronicles the search for Abraham Lincoln’s killer. When John Wilkes Booth murders the U.S. president, he receives help from friends while trying to escape. The narrative examines the events that led to a legendary confrontation. Here’s every actor and character in Manhunt, an adaptation of James L. Swanson’s 2006 book.

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Manhunt Cast: Tobias Menzies as Edwin Stanton

Character Profile: President Lincoln’s war secretary. He worries about starting another military conflict. Edwin tries to ensure that Lincoln’s legacy will overshadow Booth’s political aspirations.

Menzies’ Resume: Marcus Junius Brutus in Rome (2005-07), Villiers in Casino Royale (2006), Marius in Underworld: Blood Wars (2016), Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in The Crown (2019-20), Don in You Hurt My Feelings (2023)

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Manhunt Cast: Anthony Boyle as John Wilkes Booth

Character Profile: President Lincoln’s assassin. He is both a racist and a well-known stage actor. John executes an escape plan after murdering Lincoln.

Boyle’s Resume: Bolton Guard in Game of Thrones (2014), Geoffrey Smith in Tolkien (2019), Alvin Levin in The Plot Against America (2020), Kevin Maxwell in Tetris (2023), Harry Crosby in Masters of the Air (2023)

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Manhunt Cast: Lovie Simone as Mary Simms

Character Profile: A slave who was kidnapped as a child. She works for a white doctor. Mary upsets John while attempting to shave his signature mustache.

Simone’s Resume: Zora Greenleaf in Greenleaf (2016-20), Selah in Selah and the Spades (2019), Tabby in The Craft: Legacy (2020), Wendy Robbins in The Walk (2022), Jala in 57 Seconds (2023)

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Manhunt Cast: Will Harrison as David Herold

Character Profile: Booth’s collaborator. He is a pharmacist’s assistant who understands the layout of Maryland’s woods. David buys horse feed and whisky for John.

Harrison’s Resume: Zach Barnow in Madam Secretary (2019), Max in This Is a Film About My Mother (2022), Graham Dunne in Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)

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Manhunt Cast: Brandon Flynn as Edwin Stanton Jr.

Character Profile: Edwin’s son. He assists with the Lincoln murder investigation. Edwin Jr. suggests a funeral tour for the late U.S. president.

Flynn’s Resume: Justin Foley in 13 Reasons Why (2017-20), Ryan Peters in True Detective (2019), Max in Looks That Kill (2020), Henry Osgood in Ratched (2020), Matt in Hellraiser (2022)

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Manhunt Cast: Damian O’Hare as Thomas Eckert

Character Profile: The Chief of the War Department Telegraph Staff. He assists Edwin with the President Lincoln murder investigation.

O’Hare’s Resume: Lt. Gillette in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Ellison Hatfield in Hatfields & McCoys (2012), George Hall in Zoo (2017), Vincent Taylor in Perry Mason (2023), Captain Hurley in 1923 (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Lessons in Chemistry’

Manhunt Cast: Patton Oswalt as Lafayette Baker

Character Profile: A lieutenant for the U.S. War Department. He is both an investigator and a spy. Lafayette believes that U.S. Vice President Andrew Johnson benefitted the most from President Lincoln’s death.

Oswalt’s Resume: A Popular Stand-Up Comedian — Also, Remy in Ratatouille (2007), Matt Freehauf in Young Adult (2011), Roache in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012), Todd Maher in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

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Manhunt Cast: Matt Walsh as Samuel Mudd

Character Profile: A Maryland doctor and Mary’s owner. He treats Booth’s broken leg. Samuel helps with travel logistics.

Walsh’s Resume: Dr. Valsh in The Hangover (2009), Mike McLintock in Veep (2012-19), Thomas in Ted (2012), Pete in Into the Storm (2014), Don Wood in You People (2023)

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Manhunt Cast: Hamish Linklater as Abraham Lincoln

Character Profile: The U.S. president. He gets murdered by John Wilkes Booth. President Lincoln appears in flashback sequences.

Linklater’s Resume: Leonard in Fantastic Four (2005), Matthew Kimble in The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006-10), Porter Collins in The Big Short (2015), Clark in Legion (2017-19), Father Paul in Midnight Mass (2021)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Foundation’

The Manhunt cast also includes:

• Glenn Morshower as Andrew Johnson
• Josh Stewart as Wallace
• Lili Taylor as Mary Todd Lincoln
• Anne Dudek as Ellen Stanton
• Spencer Treat Clark as Lewis Powell
• Maxwell Korn as Robert Lincoln
• C.J. Hoff as Louis Weichman
• Daniel Croix as Joseph “Peanuts” Burroughs
• Joshua Mikel as John Surratt Jr.
• Carrie Lazar as Mrs. Mary Surratt
• Walker Babington as Spangler
• Kevin Patrick Murphy as Luther Baker
• Shanita Wilburn as Hero Mom
• Nick Benas as War Department Cipher

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