Meet the cast of Maxine
Jemma Carlton stars in the Channel 5 true crime drama.
Maxine, a three-part drama about the Soham murders, has landed on Netflix after initially airing on Channel 5 last year, attracting the attention of a brand new audience.
The drama explores the roller coaster relationship between Maxine Carr and her boyfriend Ian Huntley, who was sentenced to two terms of life imprisonment for the double murder of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
Carr was convicted of perverting the course of justice in the 2002 Soham murders case for providing her then-boyfriend Ian Huntley with a false alibi.
The decision to explore the case from Carr’s perspective proved a controversial one when the series aired on Channel 5, with some fans accusing the show of painting her as a victim.
Jemma Carlton takes on the lead role of Maxine, starring alongside Line of Duty's Scott Reid as Huntley, as well as Steve Edge and Natalie Britton as journalists.
But who else stars in the drama and where have you seen them before? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Maxine on Netflix.
Who's in the cast of Maxine on Netflix?
Jemma Carlton plays Maxine Carr
Who is Maxine Carr? Maxine Carr was the girlfriend of Ian Huntley, who was convicted of conspiring with him to pervert the course of justice in the 2002 Soham murders case after providing him with a false alibi.
Carlton has said she was inspired by David Tennant's performance in Des for the role, stating: "Over the years, I’ve been drawn to performances like David Tennant in Des and Maxine Peake [who played child killer Myra Hindley], and so I felt Maxine was a mountain to climb as a part, but wanted to see how I can push myself in a complex real-life role."
Where have I seen Jemma Carlton before? Maxine is Carlton's first on-screen role.
Scott Reid plays Ian Huntley
Who is Ian Huntley? Ian Huntley was a caretaker who was convicted of the murders of two 10-year-old girls, Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Aimee Chapman, in the 2002 Soham murders case.
Where have I seen Scott Reid before? Reid has previously starred in Line of Duty as Michael Farmer, White House Farm as DC Mick Clark and Carnival Row as Quill, while he also appeared in Deadwater Fell.
Steve Edge plays Brian Farmer
Who is Brian Farmer? Brian Farmer is a journalist who reported on the Soham case for the Press Association.
Where have I seen Steve Edge before? Edge is best known for his role as Billy Dawson in Benidorm, while he has also appeared in Plebs, Starlings and Peep Show, among other series.
David Ryan plays SIO Chris Stevenson
Who is SIO Chris Stevenson? SIO Chris Stevenson was one of the central police officers investigating the girls' disappearance in Soham.
Where have I seen David Ryan before? Ryan has had roles in Line of Duty, Vikings and Foyle's War, amongst other series.
Natalie Britton plays Jane Kerrigan
Who is Jane Kerrigan? In the series, Jane Kerrigan is a tabloid journalist investigating the girls' disappearance.
Where have I seen Natalie Britton before? Britton is best known for appearing in series such as Them, Fuller House and NCIS: Los Angeles.
Shane Nestor plays Howard Gilbert
Who is Howard Gilbert? Howard Gilbert was the headteacher at Soham Village College where Ian Huntley was a caretaker, Maxine Carr was a classroom assistant and Holly and Jessica went to school.
Where have I seen Shane Nestor before? Nestor is best known for his stage roles and as the artistic director of Act Up.
Catriona Loughlin plays DCI Nikki Harris
Who is DCI Nikki Harris? In the series, DCI Nikki Harris is one of the central police officers investigating the girls' disappearance in Soham.
Where have I seen Catriona Loughlin before? Loughlin is best known for appearing in Foundation and Acceptable Risk.
Lucy Cray-Miller plays Marion Bastin
Who is Marion Bastin? Marion Bastin was head of the CPS trials unit in Cambridgeshire, where she worked towards the prosecution of Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr.
Where have I seen Lucy Cray-Miller before? Cray-Miller is best known for appearing in Modern Love, Line of Duty and The Frankenstein Chronicles.
Barry John Kinsella plays DCI Andy Hebb
Who is DCI Andy Hebb? DCI Andy Hebb was one of the central police officers investigating the girls' disappearance in Soham.
Where have I seen Barry John Kinsella before? Kinsella has appeared in series such as Innocent and Shudder Street.
San Shella plays Walker
Who is Walker? In the series, Walker is Maxine Carr's solicitor.
Where have I seen San Shella before? Shella has previously appeared in Magpie Murders, Stuck, Sherlock and Five Days, while he also had a small role in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
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Simon Coury plays Stephen Coward QC
Who is Stephen Coward QC? Stephen Coward QC was the barrister for Ian Huntley.
Where have I seen Simon Coury before? Coury has had roles in Vikings, Line of Duty and Ripper Street, as well as soaps including EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
Andy Crook plays Richard Latham QC
Who is Richard Latham QC? Richard Latham QC was the prosecuting barrister in the trial.
Where have I seen Andy Crook before? Maxine is Crook's first major on-screen role.
Maxine is available to watch on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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Authors
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
