The Stars of ‘Billions’ Preview What’s Next for the Characters in Season 7
Preview
The final season of Showtime‘s hit series Billions is nearly here and ahead of the August 11 premiere, stars such as Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, and more are offering viewers an update on who’s who and where the ensemble of characters are at as the seventh season picks up.
Scroll down for a peek into what’s ahead and don’t miss the return of Billions when it makes its final season return on Paramount+ this summer.
Billions, Season 7 Premiere, Friday, August 11, Paramount+
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Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis)
Returning Billionaire
With smarts and ruthlessness, the working-class kid from Yonkers, New York, ascended to the apex of Wall Street, despite enemies like prosecutor Chuck Rhoades. The self-described opportunist’s “one saving grace: loyalty,” says Lewis. That useful skill could help his return home.
Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti)
Former NYS AG
The silver spoon–raised Junior opted for power at all costs in civil service, eventually winning election as New York State attorney general…before being ejected. This season, Chuck “attempts to reclaim some moral compass,” says Giamatti. His mandate is to stop “the self-interested monster” Prince.
Wendy Rhoades (Maggie Siff)
Staff Shrink
The brilliant, intuitive performance coach—“she’s superhuman in this realm,” says Siff, like former boss Axe and her ex-husband Chuck—“perceives a threat in Prince and takes a moral stand.” Her journey this season: “plotting and full of machinations she’s often side-stepped before.”
Mike Prince (Corey Stoll)
Billionaire Tycoon
The hedge fund titan who took over Axe’s business is running for POTUS. Way less ethical than he professes, “Prince sincerely feels his actions are justified and that they help most people,” Stoll says. “Axe is out for revenge, but only a huge conspiracy can take Prince down!”
Mike Wagner (David Costabile)
Axe’s Enforcer
Wags is always “right in the center of the mix,” says Costabile. “If he hasn’t proven himself an excellent chess player by now, he has really blown it.” Libertine and loyal, Axe’s onetime No. 2 may still work at MPC, “but the bond between Axe and Wags endures.”
Taylor Mason (Asia Kate Dillon)
Chief financial analyst
Taylor feels constrained by Prince, even though the “driven, ambitious” nonbinary character co-runs his company. “They must decide what kind of person they want to be and what they will risk it all for,” says Dillon, describing Taylor’s relationship with Axe as “kinetic.”
Kate Sacker (Dola Rashad)
Prince Cap Lawyer
Once Chuck’s trusted assistant U.S. attorney, Kate has smarts and a “cutthroat ambition,” the actress says, that brought her over to Prince Cap as legal counsel. “She navigates holding a more powerful position.”
Chuck Rhoades Sr. (Jeffrey DeMunn)
Father figure
Chuck’s dad, an entitled, money-loving businessman with a young wife and child, is a thorn in his son’s side when he pushes the boundaries of his marital fidelity and continues to interfere in Chuck’s business.
“Scooter” Dunbar (Daniel Breaker)
Prince’s Enforcer
Prince’s enigmatic right-hand man is uncle to Philip, who now temporarily oversees Michael Prince Capital with Taylor. Will Scooter, seemingly joined at the hip with Wags, be Mike’s spy at the company to ensure no one undermines the boss’ plans?
Daevisha Mahar (Sakina Jaffrey)
Acting AG
The crafty defense attorney—who is now acting attorney general—is swimming in treacherous waters, working publicly against but privately with her disgraced boss Chuck to take down Prince. Knowing Chuck’s deviousness, the future of that alliance could turn on a chess move.
Philip Charyn (Toney Goins)
Tycoon in training
Despite Uncle Scooter’s opposition, the math whiz was embraced by Prince, who recognized his strategic acumen and fearless trading. Quickly promoted, Philip partnered with Taylor at their division before being tapped as the execs in charge.
