The Perfect Couple cast: Who plays who in the Nicole Kidman series?
Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber lead the cast of the new series.
Following in the wake of HBO’s The White Lotus, Big Little Lies, The Undoing and Succession, Netflix has released a new show satirising the super-rich: new murder mystery The Perfect Couple.
Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s best-seller of the same name, the series revolves around wealthy couple Greer and Tag Winbury, whose son Benji is set to marry outsider Amelia Sacks.
However, when a body washes up on the beach on the wedding day, everyone soon becomes a suspect, and an arresting whodunnit unfolds (as well as a number of love stories)...
A suitably star-studded cast has been employed to portray the glamorous characters, featuring A-listers such as Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber.
The series also features the likes of Midsommar's Jack Reynor and Ripley's Dakota Fanning in its line-up, but who else stars?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Perfect Couple.
The Perfect Couple cast: Who plays who in the Nicole Kidman series?
Below is the main line-up for The Perfect Couple, which is now available to stream on Netflix.
- Nicole Kidman as Greer Garrison Winbury
- Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury
- Eve Hewson as Amelia Sacks
- Billy Howle as Benji Winbury
- Meghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco
- Donna Lynne Champlin as Nikki Henry
- Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury
- Michael Beach as Dan Carter
- Ishaan Khattar as Shooter Dival
- Isabelle Adjani as Isabel Nallet
- Sam Nivola as Will Winbury
- Mia Isaac as Chloe Carter
- and Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury
Read on to find out more about the cast and characters.
Nicole Kidman plays Greer Garrison Winbury
Who is Greer Garrison Winbury? Greer is the mother of the groom at the wedding, Benji. She is married to Tag, and is the author of the Dolly Hardaway murder mystery novels.
Where have I seen Nicole Kidman before? Kidman has had a long and storied career, appearing in films such as Batman Forever, Eyes Wide Shut, Moulin Rouge!, The Others, The Hours, The Golden Compass, Australia, The Railway Man, Before I Go to Sleep, Aquaman, Bombshell, The Northman and A Family Affair. On TV, she has starred in Big Little Lies, The Undoing, Nine Perfect Strangers, Special Ops: Lioness and Expats.
Eve Hewson plays Amelia Sacks
Who is Amelia Sacks? Amelia is the bride at the wedding, who previously worked at a zoo. She is having some last-minute doubts about marrying into the Winbury family.
Where have I seen Eve Hewson before? Hewson starred in Netflix drama Behind Her Eyes and Apple TV+ show Bad Sisters, while she has also appeared in shows including The Luminaries and The Knick, and films such as Enough Said and Flora and Son.
Billy Howle plays Benji Winbury
Who is Benji Winbury? Sweet Benji is the groom at the wedding and the second Winbury son to Greer and Tag. Benji loves Amelia dearly but does she feel the same?
Where have I seen Billy Howle before? Howle has had roles in series such as Under the Banner of Heaven, Chloe, The Beast Must Die and The Serpent, as well as films including Dunkirk, Outlaw/King and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Liev Schreiber plays Tag Winbury
Who is Tag Winbury? Tag is Greer's roguish husband and the father of the groom. He is the heir to the wealthy Winbury family.
Speaking with RadioTimes.com about Hilderbrand's novel upon which the series is based, Schreiber said he could "see why" it would make a good six-part series.
He said: "You kind of leave them with these big hooks and twists and all that fun stuff that people like nowadays. But yeah, I thought it was really fun. I enjoyed the read, of both the book and the script."
Where have I seen Liev Schreiber before? On TV, Schreiber is known for playing the title role in the series Ray Donovan, while he is also known for his roles in films including X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Scream, The French Dispatch, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Isle of Dogs, The Butler and Salt. He recently appeared in Disney Plus series A Small Light.
Dakota Fanning plays Abby Winbury
Who is Abby Winbury? Abby is Thomas's pregnant wife with a sharp tongue but has managed to solidify herself as part of the clan.
Where have I seen Dakota Fanning before? A child star from a young age with film roles in The Cat in the Hat and The War of the Worlds, Fanning has gone on to roles in films such as The Runaways, The Twilight Saga, Night Moves, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood and The Equalizer 3. On television, she has starred in The Alienist, The First Lady and Ripley.
Donna Lynne Champlin plays Nikki Henry
Who is Nikki Henry? Nikki is the surly detective assigned to the case of the suspicious death at the Winbury estate.
Where have I seen Donna Lynne Champlin before? Champlin has previously had roles in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Blacklist, The First Lady and more series and films.
Jack Reynor plays Thomas Winbury
Who is Thomas Winbury? Thomas is Benji's older brother and the eldest Winbury son. He is married to Abby, and is obnoxious and vindictive, often seen as spiteful and a bit of a bully to his younger brothers.
Where have I seen Jack Reynor before? Reynor has had roles in films including Transformers: Age of Extinction, Macbeth, Sing Street, Free Fire, Midsommar, Cherry and Flora and Son, as well as series such as Strange Angel and The Peripheral.
Michael Beach plays Dan Carter
Who is Dan Carter? Dan is the chief of police in Nantucket and a single father to his daughter Chloe. He shares a good relationship with the Winbury clan.
Where have I seen Michael Beach before? Beach has had roles in films such as Insidious: Chapter 2, Patriots Day, Aquaman, The Harder They Fall and Saw X, while his TV appearances include roles in ER, Third Watch, Sons of Anarchy, The 100, Truth Be Told, The Rookie, SWAT and Mayor of Kingstown.
Meghann Fahy plays Merritt Monaco
Who is Merritt Monaco? Merritt is the maid of honour at the wedding and best friends with Amelia. A keen influencer, Merritt makes some enemies when she arrives on the island.
Where have I seen Meghann Fahy before? Fahy is known for starring in shows such as The White Lotus, The Bold Type and One Life to Live, while she has also had roles in Miss Sloane and Chicago Fire.
Isabelle Adjani plays Isabel Nallet
Who is Isabel Nallet? French Isabel is a close friend of the Winbury family who travels to Nantucket for the wedding.
Where have I seen Isabelle Adjani before? Adjani is best-known for her roles in French films such as Possession, One Deadly Summer, Camille Claudel, La Reine Margot and Skirt Day.
Sam Nivola plays Will Winbury
Who is Will Winbury? Will is the third and youngest son of Tag and Greer. He is the younger brother to Thomas and Benji.
Where have I seen Sam Nivola before? Nivola has had roles in films such as White Noise, Eileen and Maestro.
Mia Isaac plays Chloe Carter
Who is Chloe Carter? Chloe is the daughter of the chief of police, Dan, and has a friendship with troubled Will Winbury. Is Chloe hiding a secret of her own?
Where have I seen Mia Isaac before? Isaac is best known for her roles in the film Not Okay and the series Black Cake.
Ishaan Khattar plays Shooter Dival
Who is Shooter Dival? Shooter is the best man at the wedding, who is best friends with Benji, but is there more to his relationship with the bride than meets the eye?
Where have I seen Ishaan Khattar before? Khattar is best known for his roles in cinema, while he has also appeared in the series A Suitable Boy and the film Don't Look Up.
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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.
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.
