The Woman in Cabin 10 cast features Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce and David Ajala. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Simon Stone’s 2025 Netflix movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Woman in Cabin 10 centers on an English journalist. As Lo struggles to process an informant’s death, she receives an invitation to join a luxury cruise. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she investigates the disappearance of a mysterious woman. Here’s every actor and character in The Woman in Cabin 10, an adaptation of Ruth Ware’s 2016 novel.

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Cast: Keira Knightley as Lo

Character Profile: An English journalist. She provides a voice for the voiceless. Lo becomes one of the central figures in a murder conspiracy.

Knightley’s Resume: Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Franchise (2003-), Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice (2005), Cecilia Tallis in Atonement (2007), Joan Clarke in The Imitation Game (2014), Helen Webb in Black Doves (2024-)

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Cast: Guy Pearce as Richard Bullmer

Character Profile: The husband of a sick shipping heiress. He hosts a three-day excursion on a yacht. Richard protects a secret about his true motivations.

Pearce’s Resume: Ed Exley in L.A. Confidential (1997), Leonard in Memento (2000), Jack Irish in Jack Irish (2016-), Richard Ryan in Mare of Easttown (2021), Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr. in The Brutalist (2024)

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Cast: David Ajala as Ben Morgan

Character Profile: Laura’s ex-boyfriend. He is a photographer who collects rare Japanese vinyl records. Ben unsuccessfully tries to seduce Laura while traveling on a yacht.

Ajala’s Resume: Ivory in Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Ibis in Jupiter Ascending (2015), Burton in Falling Water (2016-18), Manchester Black in Supergirl (2018-19), Zack Ellis in Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue (2025)

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Cast: Gitte Witt as Carrie

Character Profile: A luxury cruise guest. She is the titular character who prompts Laura’s investigation. Carrie assumes the identity of a different woman.

Witt’s Resume: Norwegian Patient in The Impossible (2012), Kaia in The Sleepwalker (2014), Vipsen in The Spy (2019), Leonora in Cadaver (2020), Svømmetrener in Delete Me (2021)

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Cast: Art Malik as Robert Mehta

Character Profile: Richard’s longtime friend. He is a doctor who travels with Lo on a yacht. Robert struggles with his morals while colluding with Richard.

Malik’s Resume: Kamran Shah in The Living Daylights (1987), Salim Abu Aziz in True Lies (1994), Singh in The Wolfman (2010), Sir Grimsby in The Little Mermaid (2023), Justin in Disclaimer (2024)

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Rowan

Character Profile: Lo’s editor. She greenlights a yacht trip article. Rowan provides personal and professional support to Lo.

Mbatha-Raw’s Resume: Dido Elizabeth Belle in Belle (2013), Prema Mutiso in Concussion (2015), Plumette in Beauty and the Beast (2017), Hannah Shoenfeld in The Morning Show (2019), Sophie in Surface (2022-)

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The Woman in Cabin 10 cast also includes:

• Hannah Waddingham as Heidi Heatherley
• Kaya Scodelario as Grace Phillips
• David Morrissey as Thomas Heatherley
• Daniel Ings as Adam Sutherland
• Christopher Rygh as Lars Jensen
• Pippa Bennett-Warner as Karla
• John Macmillan as Captain Addis
• Paul Kaye as Danny Tyler
• Amanda Collin as Sigrid Nilssen
• Lisa Loven Kongsli as Anne Bullmer

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