The Mighty Nein Episode 2 cast and characters: Meet the voice actors behind ‘Who Will You Be?’ 

The Mighty Nein is an animated version of Critical Role’s second campaign.

It premiered on Prime Video on November 19, 2025. The voice cast features stars, including the original Critical Role players. It also has famous guest actors from movies and TV.

The Mighty Nein Episode 2 is titled Who Will You Be? It continues to show the Mighty Nein as they deal with the events from Episode 1. The characters travel to new places, from a shipwreck to problems in Nicodranas.

The episode explores big ideas like identity and power. It also shows what each character might become. This episode includes several guest voice actors in important but small roles.

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Meet the voice actors behind The Mighty Nein Episode 2

The Mighty Nein Episode 2 focuses on several guest characters. But the main story is still led by the Mighty Nein team. The core Critical Role cast returns to voice their original characters in the animation.

Laura Bailey voices Jester Lavorre. Jester is a chaotic, prank-loving cleric. Her jokes and tricks get her into trouble in Nicodranas. Laura Bailey brings warmth and humor to the character. Jester’s small actions cause big changes in the episode.

Liam O’Brien voices Caleb Widogast. Caleb is quiet and smart. He plays a key role in Episode 2’s moral and tricky scenes. This includes helping with Nott’s kleptomania problem. Liam O’Brien gives Caleb a calm, haunted voice.

Travis Willingham voices Fjord Stone. Fjord survives a shipwreck in The Mighty Nein Episode 2. He also starts to notice new magical powers. Willingham’s voice shows Fjord’s confusion and awe.

Marisha Ray voices Beau (Beauregard/Beau Lionett). Beau’s investigation drives part of the story in Episode 2. She follows clues that move the main mystery forward. Marisha Ray shows Beau’s sharp focus and determination.

Sam Riegel voices Nott and other small roles. Nott’s kleptomania is funny but risky in Episode 2. Her actions almost cause real problems. Sam Riegel’s voice work mixes humor with tension. He also voices several minor characters.

Ashley Johnson voices Yasha Nydoorin. Taliesin Jaffe voices Mollymauk (Molly). Matthew Mercer voices Essek Thelyss and other characters. Mercer is also one of the original creators. These actors support the story and anchor group scenes in The Mighty Nein Episode 2.

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Guest and episodic cast specifically credited for The Mighty Nein Episode 2

Episode 2 features many guest characters. These characters are small but important. The performers listed in the credits help tell key parts of Who Will You Be?. Some also voice characters the Mighty Nein will meet again.

Anika Noni Rose voices Marion Lavorre. Marion is connected to Jester’s family. She appears in scenes that show Jester’s background. Anika Noni Rose adds emotion to Jester’s story in Nicodranas.

Anjelica Huston voices Deirta Thelyss. Deirta is part of the Thelyss family. She is important to politics and history in Episode 2. Her role highlights the theme of identity across generations.

Rahul Kohli voices Verrat. Verrat is an antagonist in Episode 2. He moves a subplot forward and shows political stakes. Rahul Kohli makes the character memorable in a short time.

Lucy Liu voices the Bright Queen, also called Empress Leylas Kryn. She is a royal figure in the story. She appears in scenes showing the larger political world. Her cameo expands the scope of Episode 2.

Tim McGraw voices Vandran. He is a guest character in Episode 2. His role helps build the world of the story. He shows how regular lives connect to the Mighty Nein’s adventures.

Mark Strong voices Trent Ikithon. He is a guest character in Episode 2. Trent introduces politics, intrigue, and hidden threats. Mark Strong’s voice makes the character feel serious and dangerous.

Ming-Na Wen voices Dairon. She is a guest character in Episode 2. Her voice adds authority and experience to her scenes.

Steve Blum voices Paul, Robbie Daymond voices Sabian, and JB Blanc and JP Karliak play several small roles. They voice sailors, innkeepers, officials, and other characters. These actors help make the world feel alive and detailed.

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Season 1 premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 19, 2025. The first three episodes were released at the same time. The season has a total of 8 episodes. After the first three, new episodes are set to come out every Wednesday. Episode 4 will be released on November 26, 2025.

The show follows a group of outcasts who come together when The Beacon is stolen. The story is set in Wildemount. There are two main factions: the Kryn Dynasty and the Dwendalian Empire.

The stolen Beacon causes big problems and pulls the group into conflict. Early episodes show their pasts and struggles. Each 45‑minute episode explores character and politics.