The Rig cast: Full list of actors and characters in Prime Video series
Iain Glen, Emily Hampshire and Martin Compston star in the Prime Video chiller.
The Rig has finally returned for its second season on Prime Video, delving deeper into the terrifying mystery surrounding the grisly fates met by several members of the Kinloch Bravo.
The isolated oil rig served as the setting of the first season, where it quickly became clear that crew members were being picked off by something not of our world.
The second chapter of the supernatural thriller picks up as our surviving characters – led by Fulmer Hamilton (Line of Duty's Martin Compston) and Magnus MacMillan (Game of Thrones star Iain Glen) – head out to an Arctic glacier in search of answers.
The synopsis reads: "Helicopters have taken the surviving crew of the Kinloch Bravo to a new secret offshore facility called the Stac, nestled deep in the extraordinary and deadly landscapes of the Arctic Circle.
"Here, the trapped crew must deal with the emotional and physical fallout of the devastating tsunami that destroyed the Bravo, and contend with swirling conspiracies, corporate conflicts, and new threats from the dark depths of the world's ocean."
If you need a refresher on the key players in The Rig cast, here's a guide to who you can expect to see.
The Rig cast: Full list of actors and characters in Prime Video thriller
Here's a quick overview of the cast of The Rig seasons 1 and 2 – read on for more details about each actor and character.
- Iain Glen as Magnus MacMillan
- Emily Hampshire as Rose Mason
- Martin Compston as Fulmer Hamilton
- Owen Teale as Lars Hutton
- Calvin Demba as Baz Roberts
- Richard Pepple as Grant Dunlin
- Iain Glen as Magnus MacMillan
- Mark Bonnar as Alwyn Evans
- Rochenda Sandall as Cat Braithwaite
- Emun Elliott as Leck Longman
- Stuart McQuarrie as Colin Murchison
- Abraham Popoola as Easter Ayodeji
- Molly Vevers as Heather Shaw
- Mark Addy as David Coake
- Nikhil Parmar as Harish
- Cameron Fulton as Garrow
- Ross Anderson as Cameron
- Alice Krige as TBC
- Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as TBC
- Phil McKee as TBC
- Johannes Roaldsen Fürst as TBC
Iain Glen plays Magnus MacMillan
Who is Magnus MacMillan? Magnus is the boss of the Kinloch Bravo oil rig, who is trying to keep the situation under control and the crew together.
Where have I seen Iain Glen? Glen is best known for his role as Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones, but is also known for playing Bruce Wayne in Titans, and appearing in Delicious, Prisoners' Wives, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and Jack Taylor, and in films such as The Bad Education Movie, The Iron Lady and Kick Ass 2.
Martin Compston plays Fulmer Hamilton
Who is Fulmer Hamilton? Fulmer is the communications officer for the rig, whose job trying to get comms back up becomes crucial after the fog comes in.
Where have I seen Martin Compston? Compston is best known for his role as Steve Arnott in Line of Duty, as well as for appearing in Mayflies, The Nest, Traces, Vigil, Our House and Monarch of the Glen. He has also appeared in films such as Filth and Mary Queen of Scots.
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Emily Hampshire plays Rose Mason
Who is Rose Mason? Rose is a representative for the Pictor Energy Company, whose presence on the rig proves controversial for some of the crew.
Where have I seen Emily Hampshire? Hampshire is best known for playing Stevie Budd in Schitt's Creek and has also been seen in many other series such as 12 Monkeys, Chapelwaite and Ruby Gloom.
Owen Teale plays Lars Hutton
Who is Lars Hutton? Lars is the head driller aboard the Kinloch Bravo, who often speaks up for the workers against what he sees as uncaring and out of touch management.
Where have I seen Owen Teale? Teale has appeared in a number of high profile British and US series, including Game of Thrones, A Discovery of Witches, Line of Duty, Stella and Torchwood, while he has also appeared in recent films such as Tolkien and Save the Cinema.
Stuart McQuarrie plays Colin Murchison
Who is Colin Murchison? Colin is the head chef on the rig, who has moral reservations about what effect the work they do has on the climate.
Where have I seen Stuart McQuarrie? McQuarrie's previous roles include appearances in Peep Show, Silent Witness, Extras, Hustle, The Crown, Foundation, Shetland and Des, while he has also appeared in films including The Nest, Terminator: Dark Fate and Mr Turner.
Abraham Popoola plays Easter Ayodeji
Who is Easter Ayodeji? Easter is the rig crane driver aboard the rig.
Where have I seen Abraham Popoola? Popoola is known for appearing in series such as Andor, The Curse, The Great, Starstruck, Breeders, Les Misérables and A Christmas Carol, as well as films such as Morbius and Cruella.
Molly Vevers plays Heather Shaw
Who is Heather Shaw? Heather is a roustabout on the Kinloch Bravo.
Where have I seen Molly Vevers? Vevers has previously appeared in the film Chubby Funny and in series including The Spanish Princess and War Gamers.
Mark Addy plays David Coake
Who is David Coake? David is the head of Pictor's research and expansion division.
Where have I seen Mark Addy? Addy has had many high profile roles across UK and US TV and film, including appearances in films The Full Monty, The Lost King, Robin Hood and the Downton Abbey film, and series such as Game of Thrones, Sherwood, White House Farm, Atlantis, Trollied and Doctor Who.
Nikhil Parmar plays Harish
Who is Harish? Harish is a worker on a different rig, which is also under the Pictor company.
Where have I seen Nikhil Parmar? Parmar has appeared in series including Foundation, Trollied, Brassic, This Way Up, Breeders and After Life.
Rochenda Sandall plays Cat Braithwaite
Who is Cat Braithwaite? Cat is the medic aboard the Kinloch Bravo.
Where have I seen Rochenda Sandall? Sandall is perhaps best known for playing Lisa McQueen in Line of Duty, while she also played Azure in Doctor Who: Flux. She has also appeared in Criminal: UK, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Small Axe, amongst other series and films.
Ross Anderson plays Cameron
What else has Ross Anderson been in? Anderson has recently appeared in The Tragedy of Macbeth, The Last Kingdom and its sequel film Seven Kings Must Die, plus BBC crime drama Granite Harbour.
Alice Krige plays TBC
What else has Alice Krige been in? Krige is best known to sci-fi fans for playing the Borg Queen in the Star Trek franchise, most recently returning for Patrick Stewart's Picard series. You may also recognise her from Kay Mellor's BBC drama The Syndicate and Netflix cult favourite The OA. Her film credits include Silent Hill and Thor: The Dark World, where she played an Asgardian doctor who examines an ailing Jane Foster.
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd plays TBC
What else has Jacob Fortune-Lloyd been in? Fortune-Lloyd's television credits include the original Wolf Hall, Medici and The Queen's Gambit. More recently, he has been seen in Prime Video's The Power, Hulu's The Great and Netflix mystery Bodies. On the big screen, he is known for The Last Letter from Your Lover and See How They Run.
Johannes Roaldsen Fürst plays TBC
What else has Johannes Roaldsen Fürst been in? The actor has largely starred in projects made in his home country of Norway, with credits including comedy series Hvite Gutter and crime drama Knekt.
Emun Elliott plays Leck Longman (season 1)
Who is Leck Longman? Leck is the rig mechanic aboard the rig.
Where have I seen Emun Elliott? Elliott has appeared in major films such as The King's Man, Old, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Filth and Prometheus, while he has also appeared in series such as The Paradise, Game of Thrones, Trust Me and Guilt.
Mark Bonnar plays Alwyn Evans (season 1)
Who is Alwyn Evans? Alwyn is deck foreman aboard the Kinloch Bravo, and is often seen as the voice of reason.
Where have I seen Mark Bonnar? Bonnar is known for his roles in series such as Casualty, Line of Duty, Shetland, Catastrophe, Humans, Apple Tree Yard, Porridge and Doctor Who, as well as his recent appearance in the ITVX series Litvinenko.
Cameron Fulton plays Garrow (season 1)
Who is Garrow? Garrow is a worker on the rig.
Where have I seen Cameron Fulton? Fulton is best known for playing Tyler Foulkes in River City and Plug in the film Limbo.
Richard Pepple plays Grant Dunlin (season 1)
Who is Grant Dunlin? Grant is crew boss aboard the Kinloch Bravo.
Where have I seen Richard Pepple? Pepple has recently been seen in series such as Line of Duty, Gangs of London, Code 404, Bridgerton, Death in Paradise, Back and many more, while he also appeared in the film Beasts of No Nation.
Calvin Demba plays Baz Roberts (season 1)
Who is Baz Roberts? Baz is a young drill hand aboard the rig who at the start of the series is looking forward to his leave from the Kinloch Bravo.
Where have I seen Calvin Demba? Demba has previously appeared in films including Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Yardie and Last Christmas, as well as series such as Professor T and Life.
The Rig is available to stream on Prime Video.
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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.
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
