The Waterfront cast features Holt McCallany, Maria Bello and Melissa Benoist. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Kevin Williamson’s Netflix series. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Waterfront takes place in the fictional town of Havenport, North Carolina. As the Buckley family struggles financially with their fishing empire, they get linked to an underworld scheme. The narrative follows the patriarch, Harlan, as he follows in the footsteps of his criminal father. Here’s every actor and character in The Waterfront.

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The Waterfront Cast: Holt McCallany as Harlan Buckley

Character Profile: The patriarch of the Buckley family. He is a successful entrepreneur whose late father was linked to Colombian drug cartels. Harlan colludes with a corrupt sheriff while trying to save the family business.

McCallany’s Resume: The Mechanic in Fight Club (1999), Wade in The Losers (2010), Patrick Leary in Lights Out (2011), Robert McCoy in Blue Bloods (2014-15), Bill Tench in Mindhunter (2017-19)

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The Waterfront Cast: Maria Bello as Belle Buckley

Character Profile: Harlan’s wife. She is a business-savvy woman who runs a restaurant. Belle keeps a close eye on her two children and various employees.

Bello’s Resume: Lil in Coyote Ugly (2000), Natalie Belisario in The Cooler (2003), Edie Stall in A History of Violence (2005), Sophie in Lights Out (2016), Jack Sloane in NCIS (2017-21)

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The Waterfront Cast: Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley

Character Profile: Harlan and Belle’s daughter. She is a traumatized woman and recovering alcoholic who witnessed the murder of her grandfather as a child. Bree struggles to repair a damaged relationship with her son.

Benoist’s Resume: Marley Rose in Glee (2012-14), Nicole in Whiplash (2014), Kara Danvers/Supergirl in Supergirl (2015-21), Katherine Russell in Patriots Day (2016), Chronic in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

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The Waterfront Cast: Jake Weary as Cane Buckley

Character Profile: Harlan and Belle’s son. He colludes with his mother in an underworld scheme to save the family business. Cane struggles with an identity crisis while trying to impress his judgmental father.

Weary’s Resume: Hugh/Jeff in It Follows (2014), Deran Cody in Animal Kingdom (2016-22), Dwayne in How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022), Kip in Bleeding Love (2023), Elvis in Trigger Warning (2024)

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The Waterfront Cast: Rafael L. Silva as Shawn West

Character Profile: A bartender. His presence in Davenport catches Belle’s attention. Shawn reveals that his late mother had a sexual relationship with Harlan.

Silva’s Resume: Ed in Drunk Art Love (2015-16), Raul in Fluidity (2019), Oscar Cortez  in Madam Secretary (2019), Carlos Reyes in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020-), Darryl Silvanos in The Corps (2020)

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The Waterfront Cast: Humberly González as Jenna Tate

Character Profile: Cane’s high school girlfriend. She is a journalist who returns to Havenport with her husband. Jenna hooks up with Cane while dealing with marital issues.

González’s Resume: Vanessa in In the Dark (2019-20), Georgia Lancaster in Workin’ Moms (2019), Brooklyn 2 in Utopia Falls (2020), Sophie Sanchez in Ginny & Georgia (2021-), Madeline in Tarot (2024)

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The Waterfront Cast: Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckley

Character Profile: Cane’s wife. She is a socialite with a strong personality. Peyton confronts Jenna about her renewed friendship with Cane.

Campbell’s Resume: Gracey Hollander in Prison Break (2006-07), Davina Claire in The Originals (2013-18), Kayla Powell/Olivia Moon in Tell Me a Story (2018-20), Allison in Being Frank (2018), Blair London in The Rookie (2024)

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The Waterfront Cast: Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins

Character Profile: Bree’s son. He meets with her during court-monitored sessions. Diller works near his mother at the family fishery despite legal technicalities that could affect their relationship.

Hepner’s Resume: Vance in The Black Phone (2021), Cal Evans in Charlotte Moon Mysteries: Green on the Greens (2021), Dylan in Chicago Fire (2021), Thomas in See/Saw (2022), Teddy Kountze in The Holdovers (2023)

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The Waterfront cast also includes:

• Dave Annable as Wes Larsen
• J. Elliott as Tommy
• Gerardo Celasco as DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez
• Topher Grace as Grady
• Michael Gaston as Sheriff Clyde Porter
• Joshua Mikel as Rodney Hopkins
• Andrew Call as Deputy Sawyer
• Josh Crotty as Nate
• Tony DeMil as Raf
• Lucas Hyde as Tim/Tim Donnelly
• Billie Roy as Savannah
• Brian Ashton Smith as Reggie Miller
• Terry Serpico as Emmett Parker
• Betsy Graver as Georgina
• Derek Russo as Shep

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