Netflix's 'The Residence' Full Cast And Character Guide
With a star-studded lineup, Netflix's latest series The Residence is set to be a hilarious must-watch
This week, Shonda Rhimes, the Shondaland writer and producer of and Bridgerton and Scandal is back with her latest series, The Residence. The latest murder mystery to join the likes of Only Murders In The Building, The Perfect Couple and Poker Face, The Residence sees Orange Is The New Black's Uzo Aduba star as Cordelia Cupp, an eccentric detective tasked with the mission of finding out who is behind a murder which takes place at the White House during a state dinner. It's giving Knives Out vibes from the trailer.
With an ensemble cast that includes Giancarlo Esposito, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jason Lee, and even a cameo from Kylie Minogue, The Residence promises all the intrigue, drama and wit you'd expect from Shonda Rhimes.
Ahead of the show's premiere on March 20, we've compiled the main cast members you may recognise, plus the need to know on their characters from the actors themselves.
Uzo Aduba (Cordelia Cupp) In 'The Residence'
Uzo Aduba takes as the series' main role, Cordelia Cupp, a consultant with the Metropolitan Police Department.
'She has the memory of a steel trap. So every single thing, every letter every word, every single detail that someone brings to her, she files it away and listens to or for a contradiction.'
While many of us first came to know of Aduba through her portrayal of Crazy Eyes in Netflix's Orange Is The New Black (2013-19), which earned her several accolades including two Emmys and SAG awards, the actor has featured in a number of other TV series and films.
From American Horror Story (2018), to The Handmaid’s Tale (2019–2021), Mrs. America (2020), Hillbilly Elegy (2020) Godmothered (2020) and more, Aduba's more recent works include Painkiller (2023), Magicampers (2024) and Roofman.
Giancarlo Esposito (A. B. Wynter) In 'The Residence'
Giancarlo Esposito is cast as as A. B. Wynter, the White House Chief Usher.
Esposito revealed a little about what we can expect to see from his character, 'For A.B. it's the house, it's the tradition, it's what it represents, it's how it's been done for so long, so when you see him being stern it's because he wants to preserve that.'
A titan in the TV and film industry, it's likely you'll recognise Esposito from many of his projects, including: Breaking Bad (2009–2011), Revolution (2012–2014), The Mandalorian (2019–present), Better Call Saul (2015–2022), Once Upon a Time (2013–2018), Do the Right Thing (1989), The Jungle Book (2016) and The Boys (2022).
Next up, Esposito is set to star in the upcoming films The Long Home, The Prince and L2: Empuraan.
Susan Kelechi Watson (Jasmine Haney) In 'The Residence'
Susan Kelechi Watson appears as Jasmine Haney, a young White House Assistant Usher on the rise.
'Jasmine is the assistant usher, but she's trying to be chief usher, and this was supposed to be her time to shine, but A.B. say's he's not leaving. She's devastated that she's not going to take on this role,' said Watson about her character.
Previous to The Residence, Watson is best known for playing Janet in Louie (2012-14) and as Beth Pearson in This Is Us (2016-22). Besides this, the actor has starred in The Following (2013–2014), Happyish (2015), A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019), The Five (2016), For Life (2020–2021), The Righteous Gemstones (2023) and more.
Jason Lee (Tripp Morgan) In 'The Residence'
Jason Lee plays Tripp Morgan, the President's brother, who is 'in the White House against his will and he's trying to take full advantage of it. He doesn't really get along much with his brother the president, so there's a lot of tension there'.
Lee began his acting career in the mid-1990s with his role in Mallrats (1995). Since then he's starred in a number of much-loved TV series and films including Chasing Amy (1997), Dogma (1999)Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) My Name Is Earl (2005–2009) Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)A lvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015) The Second Coming (2018) This Is 40 (2012) and Memphis Beat (2010–2011)
Kylie Minogue (Herself) In 'The Residence'
Joining the cast of The Residence is Kylie Minogue. The popstar is set to make a cameo as herself.
While many of us know Minogue as being a global popstar, the 'Can't Get You Out of My Head' singer began taking on small acting roles before her music career took off. Her most notable TV roles include: The Delinquents (1989), Neighbours (1986–1988), The Split (2019), Holy Motors (2012), The Voice (UK, Australia, and more, 2014–2021), The Residence (2025) and Blue: The Truth Behind the Colour (2019).
Edwina Findley (Sheila Cannon) In 'The Residence'
Edwina Findley takes on the role of Sheila Cannon, one of the many butlers within the White House.
Findley first garnered recognition after starring in The Wire (2004–2008), Treme (2010–2013) and If Loving You Is Wrong (2014–2020). Since then, she's appeared in Shots Fired (2017), Blindfire (2020), Rogue Agent (2022) and The Power (2023).
Ken Marino (Harry Hollinger) In 'The Residence'
Ken Marino stars as the President's chief adviser, Harry Hollinger. '[He's a bull in a china shop, he's never happy in any scene that he is in. He's a loud mouth who has no filter. It's always fun to have an a**hole and do a scene full of people,' said Marino.
Marino is an actor, producer and comedian. Some of his acting and screenplay works include: The State (1993), The Ten (2007), Diggers (2006), Role Models (2008) and Wanderlust (2012).
Randall Park (Edwin Park) In 'The Residence'
Randall Park portrays Edwin Park , an FBI Special Agent who has been, 'Assigned to help [Cordelia] on the case. She doesn't need help so she feels like Park is just there to watch her, to make sure she doesn't get into any trouble. At first it starts out a little antagonistic.'
Park has starred in a number of successful TV shows and films including The Office (2013), The Interview (2014), Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020), Veep (2014–2019), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), Aquaman (2018), WandaVision (2021), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)Shortcomings (2023) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023).
Molly Griggs (Lilly Schumacher) In 'The Residence'
Molly Griggs stars as Lilly Schumacher, the President's social secretary, and is effectively in charge of planning all parties at the White House.
Prior to starring in The Residence, Griggs has also featured in the likes of Succession (2018), Prodigal Son (2019-20), Servant (2020-22) and Dr. Death (2021).
Dan Perrault (Colin Trask) In 'The Residence'
Dan Perrault portrays Colin Trask, the Head of the Presidential Detail for the Secret Service. 'He loves pop culture, bread and Kylie Minogue. Park of Trask's job is to protect the president, so if he's out there doing something, I might be by his side,' said Perrault on his character's role in the show.
Not just a writer, Perrault is best know for being the co-creator of American Vandal, a series which makes mockumentaries of true crime documentaries including Serial and Making A Murderer.
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