‘War’: Who’s Who in HBO’s New Legal Drama?
HBO is no stranger to power moves — between series like Game of Thrones and Succession, the limit doesn’t exist for backstabbing shenanigans, and such is the case for its deliciously addictive legal drama War.
Already renewed for Season 2, the Sky and HBO co-production will enchant audiences across the globe as it pits the firms of Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne against each other for the case of the century, a divorce between actress Carla Duval (Sienna Miller) and tech big wig Morgan Henderson (Dominic West).
While Season 2 will shift focus from the divorce to a new case —a defamation case involving Marisa Tomei and Kelly Macdonald among others — the firms are staying put, promising for plenty of drama as Season 1’s proceedings unfold. As viewers dive into the series from George Kay and Ben Taylor, we’re breaking down what you need to know about key characters and where they fall on either side of the metaphorical line drawn in the sand.
Scroll down as we uncover who’s who in this exciting new drama, and stay tuned for updates as new developments arise.
War, Series Premiere, Thursday, October 1, HBO and HBO Max
Sienna Miller as Carla Duval
Sienna Miller plays Carla Duval, an actress whose marriage unraveling kicks off the action in this thrilling drama.
Dominic West as Morgan Henderson
Dominic West portrays Morgan, one-half of the deteriorating marriage that devolves into a divorce case for the ages.
Phoebe Fox as Serena Byrne
One half of the Taylor & Byrne firm, Phoebe Fox plays Serena Taylor, who is invested in delivering the best possible outcome for her client Carla.
James McArdle as Nick Taylor
Fulfilling the other half of Taylor & Byrne, James McArdle portrays Nick Taylor, who, along with heading up Carla’s side of the case, is also married to his teammate, Serena.
Nina Sosanya as Bea Ubosi
Playing for the other team is Nina Sosanya‘s Bea Ubosi, who is a high-ranking member of Cathcarts & Sons and is supporting Morgan’s side of the fight.
Pip Torrens as St John Smallwood
Joining Bea on the Cathcarts & Sons side of things is Pip Torrens‘ St John Smallwood, who is a cutthroat lawyer for the long-existing firm.
Archie Renaux as Johnny Warren
Meanwhile, Archie Renaux plays up-and-coming lawyer Johnny Warren, who is in search of employment after a stint in New York. Can he find the right fit?
Celia Imrie as Budgie
Celia Imrie portrays freelance barrister Budgie, who aligns herself with Taylor & Byrne’s side of the case.
Miles Jupp as David Schill
Miles Jupp steps in to play David Schill, a pivotal member of the Cathcarts & Sons team.
Shaheen Jafargholi as Saeed Masood
Shaheen Jafargholi is playing Saeed Masood, an up-and-coming member of the Taylor & Byrne team.
Emma Laird as Molly Giordano
Emma Laird‘s Molly Giordano is in a similar boat as Saeed, supporting the Taylor & Byrne team.
Nick Mohammed as Michael Stefanou
Nick Mohammed portrays Michael Stefanou, a more established member of the Taylor & Byrne team.
Aran Murphy as Gabriel
Meanwhile, Aran Murphy steps into the shoes of Gabriel, who is caught in the chaos of Carla and Morgan’s divorce.
Rose Williams as Flora
And Rose Williams plays Flora, a woman who becomes inextricably caught up in the “war” of Season 1.
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