Season 7 of Black Mirror made its return to our screens on April 8, and with it, it has brought back it's signature blend of dystopian storytelling and mind-bending twists.
This season promises fresh thrillers, a look into the dark side of tech and a stellar ensemble of actors ready to bring new nightmares to life. From seasoned veteran such as Will Poulter, to newcomers to the series Issa Rae, Peter Capaldi, Paul Giamatti, Tracee Ellis Ross, the cast lineup is as compelling as the plot lines of each . Here’s a look at the full cast list for Black Mirror Season 7.
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Episode 1 - 'Common People' Cast Members
- Rashida Jones as Amanda
- Chris O'Dowd as Mike
- Tracee Ellis Ross as Gaynor
- Nicholas Cirillo as Shane
- Donald Sales as Kyle
- Lucy Turnbull as Eva
- Milana Wan as Tisha
- Sofia Hodsoni as Mickey
- Sabrina Jalees as Angie
- Carolyn Taylor as Penelope
- Huxley Fisher as Oscar
- JP McInnis as Bobby
Tracee Ellis Ross (Gaynor) In 'Common People'
Tracee Ellis Ross stars as Gaynor, a representative of a medical tech company who attends to Mike and Amanda when they go through a difficult time.
Previously, Ross has starred in Girlfriends (2000–2008) black-ish (2014–2022)
and The High Note (2020).
Rashida Jones (Amanda) In 'Common People'
Rashida Jones plays Amanda, a secondary school teacher threatened by a medical issue. She is married to Mike.
Prior to Black Mirror, Jones has featured in The Social Network (2010), Parks and Recreation (2009–2015) and Angie Tribeca (2016–2018).
Chris O'Dowd (Mike) In 'Common People'
Mike is a contruction worker that is married to Amanda, but when a medical condition threatens Amanda's life, Mike must make a serious decision that could change the course of their lives.
Episode 2 - 'Bête Noire' Cast Members
- Siena Kelly as Maria
- Rosy McEwen as Verity
- Ben Bailey Smith as Gabe
- Michael Workéyè as Kae
- Hannah Griffiths as Luisa
- Ben Ashenden as Nick
- Amber Grappy as Yudy
- Elena Sanz as Camille
Rosy McEwen (Verity) In 'Bête Noire'
Verity starts a new job at Maria's workplace, and knows her from when they went to school together.
McEwen has starred in The Alienist (2020), Blue Jean (2022), Apartment 7A (2024) prior to Black Mirror.
Siena Kelly (Maria) In 'Bête Noire'
Maria works for an snack company, and knows Verity from when they went to school together.
Kelly has acted in a number of projects including Vanity Fair (2018), Temple (2019), Adult Material (2020) and Hit & Run (2021).
Episode 3 - 'Hotel Reverie' Cast Members
- Emma Corrin as Dorothy/Clara
- Issa Rae as Brandy Friday
- Awkwafina as Kimmy
- Harriet Walter as Judith Keyworth
- Enzo Cilenti as Ralph Redwell
- Stanley Weber as Claude
- Charlie Hiscock as Jack
- Tessa Wong as Crystal
- Rebecca Ozer as Ayla
- Magnus Bruun as Dieter
- Danielle Vitalis as Mika
- Elaine Claxton as Mrs Roban
- Asheq Akhtar as Otto
Emma Corrin (Dorothy/Clara) In 'Hotel Reverie'
Emma Corrin plays Dorothy, a movie star from the 1940's, and Clara is the character she portrays in classic film Hotel Reverie.
Corrin, who is ELLE UK's May cover star is best known for starring in The Crown (2020), My Policeman (2022) and Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022).
Issa Rae (Brandy Friday) In 'Hotel Reverie'
Rae's acting credits include Insecure (2016–2021), The Photograph (2020) and Barbie (2023).
Awkwafina (Kimmy) In 'Hotel Reverie'
Kimmy is the director of the advanced, high-tech reimagining of Hotel Reverie.
The actor has previously featured in Ocean's 8 (2018), The Farewell (2019), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
Episode 4 - 'Plaything' Cast Members
- Peter Capaldi as Cameron
- Lewis Gribben as Young Cameron
- Josh Finan as Lump
- James Nelson-Joyce as DCI Kano
- Michele Austin as Jen
- Asim Chaudhry as Mohan Thakur
- Will Poulter as Colin Ritman
- Ami Tredrea as WPC Yvonne Best
- Darryl Foster as PC Mo Raiker
- Michael Taibi as Duster
- Jay Simpson as Gordon
Peter Capaldi (Cameron) In 'Plaything'
Cameron is an enigmatic figure who developed an obsession with video games during his youth.
Capaldi has played roles in The Thick of It (2005–2012), Doctor Who (2013–2017) and Paddington (2014).
Lewis Gribben (Young Cameron) In 'Plaything'
Gribben portrays a younger version of Capaldi's character, Cameron, a shy and timid video game enthusiast who writes for a magazine.
Lewis Gribben starred in T2 Trainspotting (2017), Get Duked! (2019), and Somewhere Boy (2022).
Will Poulter (Colin Ritman) In 'Plaything'
Will Poulter plays Colin is a game developer at Tuckersoft, originally appearing in the Bandersnatch feature-length episode. In the season 7 trailer, he appears to be pressuring Young Cameron, insisting they must 'create software that elevates us.'
Will Poulter has starred in We're the Millers (2013), Midsommar (2019), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
Episode 5 - 'Eulogy' Cast Members
- Paul Giamatti as Philip
- Patsy Ferran as The Guide
- Ramesh Nair as Karthik
- Declan Mason as Young Philip
- Hazel Monaghan as Young Carol
- Ava Galindez as Emma
- Dominic Bruce-Radcliffe as Zeke
- Michael Sotillo as Adam
- Sophie Dragon as Amanda
- Rebecca Ozer as the voice of Carol
Paul Giamatti (Philip) In 'Eulogy'
Phillip is a man forced to confront his past memories after the death of someone from his former life.
Paul Giamatti has featured in Sideways (2004), Cinderella Man (2005), and The Holdovers (2023).
Patsy Ferran (the Guide) In 'Eulogy'
Ferran stars as the Guide, AI designed to assist Phillip as he navigates his past memories within the Eulogy system, only to later uncover a hidden truth about her true identity.
Patsy Ferran has starred in God's Own Country (2017), Living (2022), and Firebrand (2023).
Episode 6 - 'USS Callister: Into Infinity' Cast Members
- Cristin Milioti as Nanette Cole
- Jimmi Simpson as James Walton
- Billy Magnussen as Valdack
- Milanka Brooks as Elena Tulaska
- Osy Ikhile as Nate Packer
- Paul G Raymond as Kabir Dudani
- Jesse Plemons as Robert Daly
- Gwion Glyn as Mohawk
- Helder Fernandes as Space Cowboy
- Ebenezer Gyau as Ninja
- Bilal Hasna as Kris El Masry
- Iolanthe as Pixie Bunkin
- Rita Estevanovich as Doctor Garcia
Cristin Milioti as Nanette Cole (USS Callister: Into Infinity)
In season 4's USS Callister, Nanette took the lead in the effort to escape Daly's control, eventually becoming the unexpected captain of the spaceship. As season 7 unfolds, we’re eager to see her and the crew tackle fresh challenges.
Milioti has starred in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Palm Springs (2020), and The Penguin (2024).
Milanka Brooks as Elena Tulaska (USS Callister: Into Infinity)
In season 4's USS Callister episode, Elena served as a receptionist at Callister Inc., known for her stern and often curt attitude toward the staff. Her icy demeanor especially annoyed Robert Daly (Jesse Plemons), who retaliated by turning her blue in his virtual version of the game.
Brooks has played roles in Benidorm (2015–2016), The Windsors (2020) and Mum and I Don't Talk Anymore (2024).
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