The Decameron cast: Where you've seen them before
The cast of Netflix's latest comedy includes a number of familiar faces.
The Decameron is a dark new comedy series on Netflix that fans have not been able to get enough of, whether it be down to its chaotic plot or star-studded plot.
The series, which is loosely inspired by the 14th-century Italian short-story collection of the same name by Giovanni Boccaccio, features actors from the likes of EastEnders, Sex Education, Derry Girls and more.
Set in the 1300s, the new series follows a group of seven women and three young men as they retreat to an Italian villa to evade the Black Death.
While it may sound like an idyllic getaway, everything soon descends into chaos, with each character having to fight for their survival. Think The White Lotus meets the Black Death.
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Here's a list of the major players in The Decameron, including where else you've seen the actors.
The Decameron cast: Where do you recognise them from?
The cast list for The Decameron is as follows:
- Zosia Mamet as Pampinea
- Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Misia
- Jessica Plummer as Filomena
- Tanya Reynolds as Licisca
- Karan Gill as Panfilo
- Lou Gala as Neifile
- Douggie McMeekin as Tindaro
- Amar Chadha-Patel as Dioneo
- Leila Farzad as Stratilia
- Tony Hale as Sirisco
For more information about the characters and where you've seen the actors who play them before, read on.
Zosia Mamet plays Pampinea
Who is Pampinea? A noblewoman who, at the age of 28, is in a race against the clock to tie the knot – and she has her eyes on the lord of Villa Santa. She's described as "full of hope and absolutely lacking in self-awareness".
What else has Zosia Mamet been in? You might have watched Mamet in Lena Dunham's Girls. Her CV also includes The Flight Attendant with Kaley Cuoco.
Karan Gill plays Panfilo
Who is Panfilo? The son of an important political family in Florence. He's described as "charming and cunning".
Gill previously spoke about how the cast members were given room to improvise.
"Whenever someone would have an idea, as a group we would try and lean into that to take it to the next level," he told RadioTimes.com.
"And if it makes the cut, it makes the cut, and if it doesn't, it doesn't."
He added that there was "so much funny stuff that came out of people improvising that we'll probably never get to see".
What else has Karan Gill been in? His CV includes BBC comedy Ladhood, Channel 4 prison drama Screw and Sky political thriller Cobra.
Saoirse-Monica Jackson plays Misia
Who is Misia? Pampinea's servant. She adores her boss, with Jackson describing her as being "like a lap dog" for Pampinea.
What else has Saoirse-Monica Jackson been in? Alongside Lisa McGee's Northern Ireland-set comedy Derry Girls, Jackson has appeared in 2023's The Flash.
Lou Gala plays Neifile
Who is Neifile? A religious woman who has a voracious sexual appetite. Neifile is married to Panfilo.
What else has Lou Gala been in? She has appeared in French TV series Les Chamois and Julia with Sarah Lancashire.
Douggie McMeekin plays Tindaro
Who is Tindaro? He comes from an extremely wealthy, noble family. Tindaro has an "insufferable attitude and blunt disdain for women".
What else has Douggie McMeekin been in? You might know him from ITVX crime thriller The Beast Must Die and period drama Harlots.
Jessica Plummer plays Filomena
Who is Filomena? The last remaining child of her noble family. She's described as a "spoiled oddball with a chip on her shoulder".
What else has Jessica Plummer been in? Plummer is best known for EastEnders. You might also know her from BBC thriller The Girl Before.
Amar Chadha-Patel plays Dioneo
Who is Dioneo? Tindaro's physician and companion. His access to the nobleman helps him access rooms he normally wouldn't be able to.
What else has Amar Chadha-Patel been in? His credits include ITV historical drama Beecham House, Channel 4 sitcom Year of the Rabbit, HBO's The Third Day, Disney Plus series Willow and Prime Video tennis series Fifteen-Love with Aidan Turner.
Leila Farzad plays Stratilia
Who is Stratilia? A Villa Santa cook and servant. She's described as "intuitive, wise and steady".
What else has Leila Farzad been in? You might know her form I Hate Suzie with Billie Piper, The Marvels and BBC crime drama Better.
Tony Hale plays Sirisco
Who is Sirisco? The steward of Villa Santa. He's described as "affable, ill-prepared and eager-to-please".
What else has Tony Hale been in? He's best known for comedies Arrested Development and Veep, alongside voice roles in Toy Story, Inside Out and Harley Quinn.
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Authors
Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.
Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
