The Heretic cast features Hugh Grant as Mr. Reed, Sophie Thatcher as Sister Barnes and Chloe East as Sister Paxton. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ 2024 movie on Amazon, Apple and HBO Max. Check out more film guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Heretic explores the relationship between two female missionaries. As Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton trade philosophical ideas with a mysterious man, they worry about his motivations. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they fight for their lives while trapped inside a home. Here’s every actor and character in Heretic.

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Heretic Cast: Hugh Grant as Mr. Reed

Character Profile: A man who philosophizes about religion. He believes that holy texts are mythological iterations. Mr. Reed muses about simulation theory when a sinister plan goes wrong.

Grant’s Resume: William Thacker in Notting Hill (1999), Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), The Prime Minister in Love Actually (2003), Fletcher in The Gentlemen (2019), Jonathan Fraser in The Undoing (2020)

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Heretic Cast: Sophie Thatcher as Sister Barnes

Character Profile: A missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She believes that religion isn’t the center of culture anymore. Sister Barnes challenges several of Mr. Reed’s philosophical ideas.

Thatcher’s Resume: Young Regan in The Exorcist (2016), Jeanine in The Tomorrow Man (2019), Becky Monroe in When the Streetlights Go On (2020), Natalie in Yellowjackets (2021-), Sadie Harper in The Boogeyman (2023)

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Heretic Cast: Chloe East as Sister Paxton

Character Profile: A missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is one of eight daughters who wants to be resurrected as a butterfly. Sister Paxton squares off against Mr. Reed upon learning about his master plan.

East’s Resume: Reese Cabrera in Kevin (Probably) Saves the World (2017-18), Chad Thomas in The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020), Naomi in Generation (2021), Monica Sherwood in The Fabelmans (2023), Emily Morgan in No Good Deed (2024)

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Heretic Cast: Topher Grace as Elder Kennedy

Character Profile: A missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He shows up briefly at Mr. Reed’s home. Elder Kennedy inquires about the whereabouts of Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton.

Grace’s Resume: Eric Forman in That ’70s Show (1998-2006), Seth Abrahms in Traffic (2000), Carter in In Good Company (2004), Venom/Eddie Brock in Spider-Man 3 (2007), Tom in Home Economics (2021-23)

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The Heretic cast also includes:

• Elle Young as Prophet
• Julie Lynn Mortensen as Pedestrian
• Haylie Hansen as Teenager
• Elle McKinnon as Teenager
• Hanna Huffman as Teenager
• Anesha Bailey as Neighbor
• Miguel Castillo as Neighbor
• Stephanie Lavigne as Believer
• Wendy Gorling as Disciple

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