The Murderbot cast features Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni and David Dastmalchian. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz’s Apple TV+ series. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Murderbot focuses on a private security robot. As the titular character works for a science team, it rebels against the leaders. The narrative follows the main protagonist as it tries to understand human beings. Here’s every actor and character in Murderbot, an adaptation of Martha Wells’ novel series “The Murderbot Diaries.”

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Murderbot Cast: Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot

Character Profile: A private security “unit.” It was build to evade humans. Murderbot uses acquired intelligence from television shows to rebel against a science team.

Skarsgård’s Resume: Eric Northman in True Blood (2008-14), John Clayton/Tarzan in The Legend of Tarzan (2016), Perry Wright in Big Little Lies (2017-19), Gadi Becker in The Little Drummer Girl (2018), Lukas Matsson in Succession (2021-23)

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Murderbot Cast: Noma Dumezweni as Mensah

Character Profile: A scientist for the Preservation Alliance. She is a mother of seven children who leads an expedition. Mensah specializing in terraforming.

Dumezweni’s Resume: Celia in Dirty Pretty Things (2002), Miss Penny Farthing in Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Mrs. Lee in The Kid Who Would Be King (2019), Haley Fitzgerald in The Undoing (2020), Judge Lyttle in Presumed Innocent (2024)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘The Studio’

Murderbot Cast: David Dastmalchian as Gurathin

Character Profile: An augmented human. He interfaces with data systems. Gurathin identifies potential threats to his team.

Dastmalchian’s Resume: Joker’s Thug in The Dark Knight (2008), Murdoc in MacGyver (2016-21), Piter de Vries in Dune (2021), Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad (2021), Jack Delroy in Late Night with the Devil (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Dope Thief’

Murderbot Cast: Sabrina Wu as Pin-Lee

Character Profile: A scientist. She provides legal services to her team.

Wu’s Resume: Deadeye in Joy Ride (2023), Mx. Geoffrey in Abbott Elementary (2024-25)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Prime Target’

Murderbot Cast: Akshay Khanna as Ratthi

Character Profile: A scientist. He specializes in wormhole travel. Ratthi makes his own jewelry and enjoys consuming alcohol.

Khanna’s Resume: Anish in Chloe (2022), Shaan Shrivistava in Red, White & Royal Blue (2023), Salim Shah in Polite Society (2023), Rossetti in The Doll Factory (2023), Selkor in Andor (2025)

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Murderbot Cast: Tamara Podemski as Bharadwaj

Character Profile: A geochemist. She is known to be a soap hoarder. Bharadwaj deals with various health issues.

Podemski’s Resume: Little Margaret in Dance Me Outside (1994), Deborah “Chicky” Etienne in Indian Summer: The Oka Crisis (2006), Alison Trent in Coroner (2019-21), Teenie in Reservation Dogs (2022-23), Deputy Sheriff Joy Hawk in Outer Range (2022-24)

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Murderbot Cast: Tattiawna Jones as Arada

Character Profile: A biologist.

Jones’ Resume: Constable Winnie Camden in Flashpoint (2009-12), Lillie Fuller/Ofglen #2 in The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-18), Ava in Lost in Space (2019-21), Lara in Station Eleven (2022), Emily in Orphan Black: Echoes (2023)

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The Murderbot cast also includes:

• John Cho as Captain
• Clark Gregg as Lieutenant
• Jack McBrayer as Navigation Officer
• DeWanda Wise as Navigation Unit
• Ron Kennell as SM – Colony Solicitor
• Jennifer Sendaula as Bystander/Roughneck Miner
• Anna Konkle as Leebeebee
• Alex Cruz as Alderman Friess
• Leah Kilpatrick as verson Missouri
• Chantria Tram as Rescue Worker
• Alicia Rosario as SG — Haptic Ribgy
• Josh Cruddas as Venenek
• Albert Chung as Lab Tech #2
• Sochi Fried as Valen (Company Suit #1)
• Krista Jang as Programmer #2

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