The Six Triple Eight cast features Kerry Washington as Major Adams, Ebony Obsidian as Lena Derriecott King and Milauna Jackson as Captain Campbell. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Tyler Perry’s 2024 Netflix movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Six Triple Eight centers on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II. As Major Adams trains an all-Black unit of female soldiers, they get assigned to Europe for a special mission. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they deliver millions of letters to frustrated comrades. Here’s every actor and character in The Six Triple Eight, an adaptation of Kevin M. Hymel’s 2019 article “Fighting a Two-Front War.”

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The Six Triple Eight Cast: Kerry Washington as Major Adams

Character Profile: The commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. She received a triple major in physics, mathematics and Latin from Wilberforce University. Major Adams learns the true value of delivering mail to male comrades in Europe.

Washington’s Resume: Chenille in Save the Last Dance (2001), Della Bea Robinson in Ray (2004), Olivia Pope in Scandal (2012-18), Broomhilda von Shaft in Django Unchained (2012), Mia Warren in Little Fires Everywhere (2020)

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The Six Triple Eight Cast: Ebony Obsidian as Lena Derriecott King

Character Profile: A member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. She is a Philadelphia native who enlists after the death of her Jewish boyfriend. Lena inspires her comrades by opening up about her personal life.

Obsidian’s Resume: Alicia in Tough Love (2015-18), Adrienne Hunt in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Karen Mott in Sistas (2019-24), Nia in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019-23), Carol Lockhart in Hunters (2020)

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The Six Triple Eight Cast: Milauna Jackson as Captain Campbell

Character Profile: The captain of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. She trains a unit of Black female soldiers with Major Adams. Captain Campbell deals with racism and sexism in both America and Europe.

Jackson’s Resume: Hip Hop Dancer in Save the Last Dance (2001), DEA SA Kim Martinez in Strike Back (2013-15), Kristin Shafe in Aquarius (2015-16), Renee Atwood  in How to Get Away with Murder (2016-17), Pam in Animal Kingdom (2019-21)

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The Six Triple Eight Cast: Kylie Jefferson as Bernice Baker

Character Profile: A member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. She is a motivated soldier from New York. Bernice stands up for Lena as they experience racism and sexism.

Jefferson’s Resume: Neveah Stroyer in Tiny Pretty Things (2020)

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The Six Triple Eight Cast: Shanice Shantay as Johnnie May

Character Profile: A member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. She is a charismatic woman from “the country” who enlisted “for the men.” Johnnie May initially clashes with Lena.

Shantay’s Resume: Dorothy Gale in The Wiz Live! (2015), Lulu in Sunny Day (2018), Leanne in Perfect Harmony (2019-20), Felicia in The Last O.G. (2021)

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The Six Triple Eight Cast: Sarah Jeffery as Dolores Washington

Character Profile: A member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. She is a history student who watches movies on weekends to see newsreels. Dolores emotionally supports Lena after learning details about her personal life.

Jeffery’s Resume: Evie Travis in Rogue (2013-16), Amy in Wayward Pines (2015), Cristina Santos in Shades of Blue (2016-18), Maggie Vera in Charmed (2018-22), Brianna Stapleton in The X-Files (2018)

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The Six Triple Eight Cast: Pepi Sonuga as Elaine White

Character Profile: Dolores’ cousin. She is a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Elaine attended Spelman College.

Sonuga’s Resume: Lacey Emery in Ash vs Evil Dead (2016), Tangey Turner in Famous in Love (2017-18), Emerald Beauty in Under the Silver Lake (2018), Lauren “Lil Muffin” Rice in Queens (2021-22), Melanie in Pam & Tommy (2022)

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The Six Triple Eight cast also includes:

• Moriah Brown as Inez
• Jeanté Godlock as Vera
• Dean Norris as General Halt
• Sam Waterston as President Roosevelt
• Susan Sarandon as Eleanor Roosevelt
• Oprah Winfrey as Mary McLeod Bethune
• Gregg Sulkin as Abram David
• Donna Biscoe as Emma Derriecott
• Baadja-Lyne Odums as Susie
• Jeffery Thomas Johnson as Colonel Davenport

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