The Relay cast features Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for David Mackenzie’s 2024 movie on Amazon and Netflix. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Relay takes place in New York City. When a whistleblower reaches out for help, she uses a relay service to contact with an anonymous investigator. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they develop a unique relationship while strategizing against corporate baddies. Here’s every actor and character in Relay.

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Relay Cast: Riz Ahmed as Ash

Character Profile: A private investigator. He is a Muslim man and recovering alcoholic who uses the Tri-State Relay Service to communicate with clients. Ash tries to protect a whistleblower from a team of corporate investigators.

Ahmed’s Resume: Rick in Nightcrawler (2014), Nasir “Naz” Khan in The Night Of (2016), Bodhi Rook in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Ruben Stone in Sound of Metal (2019), Amir in Fingernails (2023)

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Relay Cast: Lily James as Sarah

Character Profile: A scientist for a biotech company called Cybo Sementis. She plans to return private documents because she wants to be left alone. Sarah hires Ash for help but hides a secret about her motivations.

James’ Resume: Lady Rose MacClare in Downton Abbey (2012-15), Cinderella in Cinderella (2015), Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016), Debora in Baby Driver (2017), Pamela Anderson in Pam & Tommy (2022)

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Relay Cast: Sam Worthington as Dawson

Character Profile: A corporate investigator. He tracks Sarah’s movements as she communicates with Ash. Dawson protects the best interests of his company.

Worthington’s Resume: Jake Sully in Avatar (2009), Marcus Wright in Terminator Salvation (2009), Perseus in Clash of the Titans (2010), Captain Glover in Hacksaw Ridge (2016), Ron Lafferty in Under the Banner of Heaven (2022)

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Relay Cast: Willa Fitzgerald as Rosetti

Character Profile: Dawson’s colleague. She helps track Sarah’s movements. Rosetti appreciates Ash’s investigative techniques.

Fitzgerald’s Resume: Emma Duval in Scream: The TV Series (2015-16), Meg March in Little Women (2017), Colette French in Dare Me (2019-20), Roscoe Conklin in Reacher (2022), Young Madeline in The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)

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The Relay cast also includes:

• Jared Abrahamson as Ryan
• Pun Bandhu as Lee
• Eisa Davis as Wash
• Matthew Maher as Hoffman
• Seth Barrish as Morel
• Victor Garber as McVie
• Jamil Haque as Tariq
• Jamie Ann Burke as Homeless Woman
• Madison Rae Lutz as Newsstand Attendant
• Grant Harrison as Andy (AA)
• Jason Nuzzo as Tony (AA)
• David Ryan Smith as Chair (AA)

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