The Speak No Evil cast features James McAvoy as Paddy, Mackenzie Davis as Louise Dalton and Scoot McNairy as Ben Dalton. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for James Watkins’ 2024 movie on Amazon, Apple and Peacock. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Speak No Evil examines the friendship between a European couple and an American couple. When Louise and Ben Dalton make new friends in Italy, they plan for a future get-together. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they learn the truth about Paddy and his “wife.” Here’s every actor and character in Speak No Evil, an adaptation of Christian Tafdrup’s 2022 film.

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Speak No Evil Cast: James McAvoy as Paddy

Character Profile: A serial killer. He claims to be a doctor who works with nonprofit organizations. Paddy hides the truth about his “wife” and “son” while terrorizing an American couple.

McAvoy’s Resume: Dr. Nicholas Garrigan in The Last King of Scotland (2006), Robbie Turner in Atonement (2007), Charles Xavier in the X-Men Franchise (2011-), Dennis in Split (2016), Lord Asriel in His Dark Materials (2019-)

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Speak No Evil Cast: Mackenzie Davis as Louise Dalton

Character Profile: An American traveler. She is a vegetarian who works in the public relations industry. Louise clashes with her husband and questions his masculinity.

Davis’ Resume: Cameron Howe in Halt and Catch Fire (2014-17), Yorkie in Black Mirror “San Junipero” (2016), Mariette in Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Grace in Terminator: Dark Fate (2019), Kirsten in Station Eleven (2021-22)

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Speak No Evil Cast: Scoot McNairy as Ben Dalton

Character Profile: Louise’s husband. He is a businessman who feels belittled by his wife. Ben attempts to protect his family from Paddy.

McNairy’s Resume: Frankie in Killing Them Softly (2012), Joe Stafford in Argo (2012), Brown in 12 Years a Slave (2013), Gordon Clark in Halt and Catch Fire (2014-17), Walt Breslin in Narcos: Mexico (2018-21)

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Speak No Evil Cast: Aisling Franciosi as Ciara

Character Profile: Paddy’s “wife.” She is a loyal woman who unnerves Louise and Ben with her behavior. Ciara protects a secret about her relationship with Paddy.

Franciosi’s Resume: Katie Benedetto in The Fall (2013-16), Lyanna Stark in Game of Thrones (2016-17), Clare in The Nightingale (2018), Young Dessa in I Know This Much Is True (2020), Katherine in The Unforgivable (2021)

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The Speak No Evil cast also includes:

• Alix West Lefler as Agnes Dalton
• Dan Hough as Ant
• Kris Hitchen as Mike
• Motaz Malhees as Muhjid
• Jakob Højlev Jørgensen as Torsten

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