The Deliverance cast features Andra Day, Glenn Close and Anthony B. Jenkins. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Lee Daniels’ 2024 Netflix movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Deliverance is based on a true story. As an alcoholic woman named Ebony looks after her kids, she worries about losing custody. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she protects her family from a demonic spirit. Here’s every actor and character in The Deliverance.

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The Deliverance Cast: Andra Day as Ebony

Character Profile: A Pennsylvania native. She is an alcoholic who secretly pays her mother’s medical bills. Ebony clashes with family members and authority figures while trying to retain custody of her children.

Day’s Resume: Minton’s Singer in Marshall (2017), Sweet Tea in Cars 3 (2017), Billie Holiday in The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021), Aisha in Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024)

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The Deliverance Cast: Glenn Close as Alberta

Character Profile: Ebony’s mother. She is a religious woman who deals with a cancer diagnosis. Alberta clashes with her daughter over parenting techniques.

Close’s Resume: Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction (1987), Marquise de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons(1988), Monica Rawling in The Shield (2005), Patty Hewes in Damages (2007-12), Mamaw in Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

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The Deliverance Cast: Anthony B. Jenkins as Andre

Character Profile: Ebony’s son. He is an artist who causes trouble at school. Andre gets possessed by a demonic spirit.

Jenkins’ Resume: Young Reggie in The Big Leap (2021), Joey in The Wonder Years (2022), Darius Walker in Chicago Med (2022), Young Dallas in Roswell, New Mexico (2022), Sammy in Florida Man (2023)

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The Deliverance Cast: Caleb McLaughlin as Nate

Character Profile: Ebony’s eldest son. He struggles with mental health issues. Nate anticipates his father’s return home from Iraq.

McLaughlin’s Resume: Lucas Sinclair in Stranger Things (2016-), Young Ricky Bell in The New Edition Story (2017), Darius in High Flying Bird (2019), Cole in Concrete Cowboy (2020), Lil Dru Joyce III in Shooting Stars (2023)

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The Deliverance Cast: Demi Singleton as Shante

Character Profile: Ebony’s daughter. She likes being “fancy” (according to her mother). Shante feels tired of being broke.

Singleton’s Resume: Margaret Johnson in Godfather of Harlem (2019-23), Demi in Goldie (2019), Serena Williams in King Richard (2021), Sally Reeves in Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023)

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The Deliverance Cast: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Reverend Bernice James

Character Profile: A Pennsylvania preacher. She describes herself as a prophet. Reverend James leads a “deliverance” ritual.

Ellis-Taylor’s Resume: Mary Ann Fisher in Ray (2004), Yule Mae Davis in The Help (2011), Hippolyta Freeman in Lovecraft Country (2020), Oracene “Brandy” Price in King Richard (2021), Carolyn Wilder in Justified: City Primeval (2023)

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The Deliverance cast also includes:

• Mo’Nique as Cynthia Henry
• Omar Epps as Melvin
• Miss Lawrence as Asia
• Javion Allen as Neighborhood Kid #1
• Todd Anthony as Ahman
• Bryant Bentley as Usher
• Jonathan Berry as Man
• Loryn Bonner as Shante’s Friend #3/School Choir
• Colleen Camp as Doctor Hoffsteder
• Guy Collins as Captain Watson

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