The Madness cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the upcoming Netflix thriller series?

The Madness series (Image via Netflix)
The Madness series (Image via Netflix)

The Madness is a Netflix limited series about a media pundit who discovers a murder in the woods and must clear his name. The series will premiere on November 28, 2024, with eight episodes.

Stephen Belber created The Madness with VJ Boyd, who also co-showruns and executively produces the show. Other producers and executive producers are Clement Virgo, Jenno Topping, Kaitlin Dahill, and Peter Chernin.

The Madness revolves around Muncie Daniels, played by leading man Colman Domingo, who is caught in a web of complicated situations. He stumbles across the body of a murdered man, and soon the entire FBI is after him as the prime suspect. He must keep a low profile while he investigates the truth. The trailer suggests it will be a thrilling ride as Muncie tries to stay one step ahead of the authorities.


Exploring the cast and their characters in The Madness


Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels:

Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels (Image via Netflix)
Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels (Image via Netflix)

Muncie Daniels is wanted for murder in The Madness and has to be on the run from the law, desperate to clear his name. He embarks on a worldwide quest to unravel the intricate threads of a global conspiracy before time runs out. He will reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and battle disinformation in a post-truth era.

Colman Domingo is an American actor, writer, and director. He achieved success on the big screen and the stage. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, an Academy Award nomination, and two Tony Award nominations. He was featured in the list of 100 most influential people in the world curated by Time Magazine in 2024. His credits include Rustin, Sing Sing, and The Color Purple.


Marsha Stephanie Blake as Elena Daniels:

In The Madness, Blake plays Elena Daniels, the mother of Muncie's son Marcus Halfey.

Actress Marsha Stephanie Blake is from America and her portrayal of Linda in the Netflix miniseries When They See Us led to her nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. Some of her other well-known works include The Good Wife, Orange is the New Black, The Blacklist, and more.


Gabrielle Graham as Kallie:

Gabrielle Graham as Kallie (Image via Youtube/ BET International)
Gabrielle Graham as Kallie (Image via Youtube/ BET International)

Gabrielle Graham plays Kallie, Muncie's adult daughter in The Madness.

Gabrielle Graham is from Canada and had her first on-screen role in the Amazon Prime series The Expanse. She became more famous when she acted in Twenties where she played the role of Nia. She was nominated for the Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in a Television Film or Miniseries at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards for her role in the film Swindler Seduction in 2023.


John Ortiz as Franco Quinones:

John Ortiz portrays Franco Quinones in the series The Madness. Franco is a veteran FBI agent with deep convictions and an unstoppable passion for his work.

John Ortiz is a well-known American actor who audiences may know from his role as Arturo Braga in Fast & Furious or as Clyde in Jack Goes Boating, for which he was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Supporting Role.

He has also appeared in Carlito's Way and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.


Tamsin Topolski as Lucie Snipes:

Topolski plays Lucie Snipes in the series, a woman faced with a difficult choice between right and wrong.

Tamsin Topolski is a British actress who played Kelly Tropper in Slow Horses in 2022. Other memorable films she appeared in include What You Wish For, The Rook, and Penny Dreadful, according to IMDB.


Other important cast members in The Madness

  • Deon Cole as Kwesi
  • Thaddeus J. Mixson as Demetrius
  • Lochlan Miller as Blake Snipes
  • Hudson Wurster as Tanner Snipes
  • Stephen McKinley Henderson as Isiah
  • Chris Henry Coffey as Detective Delbert Johnson
  • Dru Viergever as Don Sloss

The Madness is currently available to stream on Netflix.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu