The Residence cast features Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, Giancarlo Esposito as A. B. Wynter and Susan Kelechi Watson as Jasmine Haney. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Paul William Davies’ 2025 Netflix miniseries. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Residence examines a murder mystery at The White House. When the chief usher mysteriously passes away, a consultant detective quickly takes control of the situation. The narrative follows the focal investigator as she determines the motivations of numerous suspects. Here’s every actor and character in The Residence, an adaptation of Kate Andersen Brower’s 2015 book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House.

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The Residence Cast: Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp

Character Profile: A consulting detective for the Metropolitan Police Department. She is a proud birder who takes control of a murder investigation. Cordelia intimidates suspects and witnesses with her demeanor.

Aduba’s Resume: Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in Orange Is the New Black (2013-19), Shirley Chisholm in Mrs. America (2020), Dr. Brooke Taylor in In Treatment (2021), Alisha Hawthorne in Lightyear (2022), Edie Flowers in Painkiller (2023)

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The Residence Cast: Giancarlo Esposito as A. B. Wynter

Character Profile: The White House’s former chief usher. He dies at the beginning of the series. A.B. opens up about his experiences as an orphan during flashback sequences.

Esposito’s Resume: Buggin Out in Do the Right Thing (1989), Jack Baer in The Usual Suspects (1995), Gus Fring in Breaking Bad (2009-11), Akela in The Jungle Book (2016), Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian (2019-)

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The Residence Cast: Molly Griggs as Lilly Schumacher

Character Profile: The White House’s social secretary. She organizes state dinners. Lilly receives negative feedback after changing the style of The White House’s rooms.

Griggs’ Resume: Eve Blanchard in Prodigal Son (2019-20), Isabelle Carrick in Servant (2020-22), Angry Car Woman in Before I Go (2021), Wendy Young in Dr. Death (2021), Mavis Kennedy in FBI: Most Wanted (2023)

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The Residence Cast: Ken Marino as Harry Hollinger

Character Profile: The U.S. president’s chief adviser. He is a high-strung man with powerful connections. Harry gets accused of participating in a murder cover-up.

Marino’s Resume: Dr. Glenn Richie in Childrens Hospital (2008-16), Ron Donald in Party Down (2009-23), Mark Orlando in Burning Love (2012-13), Rick Gergenblatt in Wanderlust (2012), Jake Schuffman in Marry Me (2014-15)

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The Residence Cast: Randall Park as Edwin Park

Character Profile: An FBI agent. He works closely with Cordelia. Edwin gets annoyed with several members of The White House’s staff.

Park’s Resume: Louis Huang in Fresh Off the Boat (2015-20), President Kim in The Interview (2014), Dr. Stephen Shin in Aquaman (2018), Marcus in Always Be My Maybe (2019), Jimmy Woo in WandaVision (2021)

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The Residence Cast: Susan Kelechi Watson as Jasmine Haney

Character Profile: The White House’s chief usher. She oversees operations for the executive residence. Jasmine gets angry during flashback sequences upon learning that A.B. doesn’t plan to retire.

Watson’s Resume: Emma St. Claire in Third Watch (2005-05), Nikki Jardine in NCIS (2007-08), Ellie in The Blacklist (2013-16), Beth Pearson in This Is Us (2016-22), Andrea Vogel in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)

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The Residence Cast: Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Larry Dokes

Character Profile: A police chief. He works closely with Cordelia. Larry provides comic relief during a murder investigation.

Whitlock Jr.’s  Resume: State Senator R. Clayton “Clay” The Wire (2002-08), Davis in Ronald Wilkes in Cedar Rapids (2011), Mr. Turrentine in BlacKkKlansman (2018), Charlie Figaro in Your Honor (2020), Melvin in Da 5 Bloods (2020)

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The Residence Cast: Edwina Findley as Sheila Cannon

Character Profile: A butler at The White House. She is a Hugh Jackman fan who enjoys alcohol. Sheila gets accused of displaying non-professional behavior at The White House.

Findley’s Resume: Davina Lambreaux in Treme (2010-13), Kelly Issacs in If Loving You Is Wrong (2014-20), Rita in Get Hard (2015), Diana in Fear the Walking Dead (2017), Helen Wright in The Power (2023)

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The Residence Cast: Jason Lee as Tripp Morgan

Character Profile: The U.S. president’s brother. He is a notorious toiler-clogger who previously went missing in Tibet. Tripp claims that he’s writing a book about salt.

Lee’s Resume: Banky in Chasing Amy (1997), Jeff Bebe in Almost Famous (2000), Brian Shelby in Vanilla Sky (2001), Beaver in Dreamcatcher (2003), Earl Hickey in My Name Is Earl (2005-09)

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The Residence cast also includes:

• Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Larry Dokes
• Al Mitchell as Rollie Bridgewater
• Bronson Pinchot as Didier Gotthard
• Julieth Restrepo as Elsyie Chayle
• Mel Rodriguez as Bruce Geller
• Mary Wiseman as Marvella
• Barrett Foa as Elliot Morgan
• Al Franken as Aaron Filkins
• Juliette Jeffers as Angie Huggins
• Eliza Coupe as Margery Bay Bix
• Brett Tucker as David Rylance
• J.D. Hall as Doorman
• Julian McMahon as Stephen Roos
• Dan Perrault as Colin Trask
• Spencer Garrett as Wally Glick
• Paul Fitzgerald as Perry Morgan
• Kylie Minogue as Kylie Minogue
• Tristan Turner as Miles Gordon
• Jane Curtin as Nan Cox
• Timothy Hornor as Patrick Doumbe
• Jodi Bianca Wise as Melody Roos

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