A new monster is lurking in the open! Created by Jesse McKeown, the new supernatural thriller series follows a community grappling with mysterious forces threatening the people living in the town. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the show is now headed for release on Netflix.

While the story of the new thriller series and its eerie setting have already caught the attention of audiences, its star-studded cast is also worth exploring. Here is a closer look at the show’s cast.

Meet the cast of Below on Netflix

Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney: Josh Hartnett is well known for his role as Ernest Lawrence in Oppenheimer. He also appeared in Penny Dreadful, Trap, and most recently in the film Verity.

Mackenzie Davis as Fonda Howander: Mackenzie Davis is a Canadian actress. After appearing in Smashed, she starred in Blade Runner 2049, Halt and Catch Fire, and Tully.

Charlie Heaton as Wade Penney, Calvin’s son: Charlie Heaton is well known for his role as Jonathan in Stranger Things. He is also well known for his roles in As You Are, Marrowbone, The New Mutants, and No Future.

Natasha Henstridge as Jan: The Canadian actress Natasha Henstridge is well known for her role in Species. She also appeared in Ghosts of Mars and She Spies.

Joshua Close as Officer Jaxon Noseworthy: Joshua Close is known for his roles in A Breed Apart and Wayward. 

Rohan Campbell as Jay Penney: Campbell is known for his role in The Hardy Boys. He has appeared in The 100, Mech-X4, and iZombie.

Ruby Stokes, Kaleb Horn, Mary Walsh, and Willow Kean will also star in the show. The thriller series Below follows a fisherman named Calvin Penney in the remote Newfoundland town of Snooks Arm, where the community is threatened by a mysterious sea creature. Amid the growing dangers, Calvin must do everything he can to protect his family. 

Hartnett, who is set to play the role in the series, has also opened up about what makes the show so intriguing.

Josh Hartnett talks about Below

Josh Hartnett, during an interview with Sharp Magazine, opened up about what convinced him to join the show. He explained that both the script and a conversation with Jesse McKeown played a role in his decision to be part of the series. Hartnett also discussed how McKeown was influenced by the local culture and created thoughtful characters with their own flaws and complexities. When asked about the show’s location, Hartnett shared how the involvement of local people made the production especially meaningful.

“Jesse (McKeown) very specifically wanted to write something for the Newfoundland fishing community. That specificity is what makes the show so unique because most of the actors are from Newfoundland. Most of the people who worked on it, beyond the acting side of it, were from the local area as well,” he said.

He added that filming on location allowed the cast to completely immerse themselves in the culture of the place. The setting itself clearly also serves as a character, with its distinct elements playing an important role in the story. More will be revealed when the show premieres on Netflix on October 8, 2026.

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