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The First Omen takes place in 1971. As an American novitiate named Margaret arrives in Rome, she learns about a Church conspiracy. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she reaches a startling epiphany about her background. Here’s every actor and character in The First Omen, a prequel to the 1976 film The Omen.

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The First Omen Cast: Nell Tiger Free as Margaret

Character Profile: A novitiate from Massacushetts. She arrives in Rome during a 1971 protest. Margaret investigates a conspiracy while learning the unfortunate truth about her birth.

Free’s Resume: Bunty Glossop in Endeavour (2014), Myrcella Baratheon in Game of Thrones (2015-16), Leanne Grayson in Servant (2019-23), Janey in Too Old to Die Young (2019), Older Remmy in Settlers (2021)

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The First Omen Cast: Ralph Ineson as Father Brennan

Character Profile: A Roman priest. He warns Margaret about a conspiracy. Father Brennan conspires against his colleagues.

Ineson’s Resume: Amycus in the Harry Potter franchise (2009-11), Dagmer Cleftjaw in Game of Thrones (2012), General Tarakanov in Chernobyl (2019), Jim McAlester in Gunpowder Milkshake (2021), Green Knight in The Green Knight (2021)

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The First Omen Cast: Sonia Braga as Sister Silva

Character Profile: A Roman nun. She maintains strict rules at the Vizzardeli Orphanage. Sister Silva protects a secret about Margaret.

Braga’s Resume: Dona Flor (Florípides) Guimarães in Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976), Leni Lamaison/Marta/Spider Woman in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), Madonna in Moon Over Parador (1988), Soledad in Luke Cage (2016), Domingas in Bacurau (2019)

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The First Omen Cast: Maria Caballero as Luz

Character Profile: A Roman nun. She urges Margaret to have fun before taking her vows. Luz conspires with Sister Silva.

Caballero’s Resume: Marta in Amar (2017), Isabel in Some Time Later (2018), Salima in So My Grandma’s a Lesbian! (2019), Laura Roca in The Longest Night (2022), Olvido Granell in Olvido (2023)

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The First Omen Cast: Charles Dance as Father Harris

Character Profile: A Roman priest. He invites Margaret to help with a mission. Father Harris executes a master plan involving the Devil.

Dance’s Resume: Raymond Stockbridge in Gosford Park (2001), Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones (2011-15), Commander Denniston in The Imitation Game (2014), Lord Mountbatten in The Crown (2019-20), William Randolph Hearst in Mank (2020)

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The First Omen cast also includes:

• The First Omen Cast: Tawfeek Barhom as Father Gabriel
• Bill Nighy as Cardinal Lawrence
• Nicole Sorace as Carlita Scianna
• Ishtar Currie-Wilson as Sister Anjelica
• Andrea Arcangeli as Paola
• Guido Quaglione as Alfonzo
• Dora Romano as Sister Romano
• Michelangelo Dalisi as Luca
• Anton Alexander as Father Stiletto
• Mia McGovern Zaini as Beatrice

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