Meet the cast of Wilderness on Prime Video
The series is led by Jenna Coleman as the enigmatic Liv Taylor.
As summer is on the way out, it means our TV viewing schedules are primed for grittier, darker dramas ready for many of us to cosy up with as the nights start drawing in.
Well, one of the series to kickstart the dawning of the thriller run is Prime Video's latest offering, Wilderness.
The highly anticipated show is based on the novel of the same name by B E Jones and follows picture perfect couple Liv and Will Taylor as they move to New York City for Will's new job.
But while their life may seem like a bed of roses, Liv quickly discovers that Will is cheating on her - and soon commits to getting revenge on her husband.
Leading the cast as the complicated heroine is Jenna Coleman, who many will undoubtedly recognise for her roles in The Serpent, The Cry and Victoria.
But who else stars alongside her in the new drama? Read on for a full breakdown of the Wilderness and where you've seen them before.
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Wilderness cast: Full list of characters and actors in Prime Video series
The following cast members star in Prime Video's Wilderness. Scroll on to find out more about the main cast, as well as where you've likely seen them on your screens before.
- Jenna Coleman as Liv Taylor
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Will
- Ashley Benson as Cara
- Eric Balfour as Garth
- Claire Rushbrook as Caryl
- Morgana Van Peebles as Ash
- Marsha Stephanie Blake as Detective Rawlins
- Jonathan Keltz as Detective Wiseman
- Talia Balsam as Bonnie
- Crystal Balint as Liana
- Natalie Sharp as Marissa
- Geoff Gustafson as Zach
- Jake Foy as Anton
Jenna Coleman plays Liv
Who is Liv? Liv is a former local newspaper journalist who makes the move from the UK to New York with her husband Will so that he can accept a new high-flying job. But she soon realises that, while she's been busy cultivating a happy home and putting her own dreams to the side, her husband has been betraying her trust entirely.
Where have I seen Jenna Coleman before? Coleman has starred in a number of acclaimed dramas over the years, starting out in Emmerdale and Waterloo Road. She has gone on to star in Doctor Who, The Cry, Victoria, The Serpent and The Sandman. She is set to lead the cast of upcoming BBC detective drama, Jetty.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen plays Will
Who is Will? Will is Liv's husband, and is a charismatic, smooth-talking guy who has quickly won over everyone at his new place of work. But late nights and away days only spell one thing, and it's not long before Liv cottons on to his extramarital affair – but will he leave their impromptu American road trip unscathed?
Where have I seen Oliver Jackson-Cohen before? Jackson-Cohen is perhaps best known for his roles in The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, as well as The Invisible Man and Apple TV+'s Surface.
Ashley Benson plays Cara
Who is Cara? Cara is a junior PR executive at Will's new place of work, and is the woman he has been seeing behind Liv's back. But when she turns up during the married couple's road trip, what will this mean for their adventure?
Where have I seen Ashley Benson before? Benson is perhaps best known for her role as Hanna Marin in Pretty Little Liars and its spin-off series, Ravenswood. She has starred in a number of movies including Spring Breakers, Her Smell and Private Property.
Eric Balfour plays Garth
Who is Garth? Garth is Cara's boyfriend, and although they seem entirely like opposites, Garth is convinced he's in a mutually loving relationship.
Where have I seen Eric Balfour before? The American actor and singer is perhaps best known for his roles in 24, The OC and Six Feet Under. He has also starred in films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Skyline.
Claire Rushbrook plays Caryl
Who is Caryl? Caryl is Liv's mother, and resents her daughter's move to the US for the sake of her husband. Blighted by her own experience of being cheated on by Liv's father, she is untrusting of Will.
Where have I seen Claire Rushbrook before? Rushbrook has starred in a number of notable TV series and films over the years, including Ali & Ava, Sherwood, Whitechapel and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Morgana Van Peebles plays Ash
Who is Ash? Ash is a neighbour of Liv and Will's in their New York apartment block, who quickly befriends Liv and is a sounding board for her major life problems.
Where have I seen Morgana Van Peebles before? Van Peebles has starred in TV series like Superstition and Chasing Shadows, as well as films like You're Killing Me.
Wilderness will premiere on Prime Video on 15th September 2023. If you have yet to subscribe to Amazon Prime, you can sign up now for £8.99 a month.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
