Truth Seekers Cast Guide: Where You've Seen The Actors Before
Truth Seekers is the latest horror comedy from the minds of Nick Frost and Simon Pegg, but where have you seen the other cast members before? Pegg and Frost are known for acting in their own movies, with casts are traditionally comprised of many famous and familiar faces.
Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are most well-known for their comedic take on the zombie apocalypse in 2004's Shaun of the Dead. It's common that the duo work within the genres of horror and science fiction, while always pursuing the funnier elements of their otherwise bizarre and uncanny stories. The duo co-wrote the 2011 movie Paul about an alien who comes to Earth to do the exact opposite of what the sci-fi genre expects. While Frost did not co-write their most popular movie together, Shaun Of The Dead, it solidified the pair as a force to be reckoned with in the horror comedy sub-genre.
Their latest series, Truth Seekers - which is available on Amazon Prime - was created by both Frost and Pegg, as well as co-written together. It follows Gus (Frost) as he seeks out the truth about the paranormal. When Gus uncovers the true darkness in the world, hilarity and terror ensues with his father, friends, and boss by his side. Here's everyone in the Truth Seekers season 1 cast and where you've seen them before.
Nick Frost is one of the most recognizable faces in the series due to his impressive list of acting credentials. He has starred in Shaun of the Dead, Paul, The World's End, and Cuban Fury. In Truth Seekers, he is the main character, Gus, who sets the series' events in motion by his desire to uncover the paranormal.
Samson Kayo is a lesser known actor, but he makes a big impression with his role as Elton John in Truth Seekers. He is Gus's partner at the internet provider company they work for, SMYLE. Samson Kayo has portrayed several television characters including Horace in Timewasters and Joshua in Sliced.
Emma D'Arcy portrays Astrid, a young woman plagued by ghosts. She joins Gus and Elton John once she discovers that they may be able to assist her in getting rid of the spirits that won't leave her alone. D'Arcy starred in Wanderlust as Naomi Richards and Misbehaviour as Alice.
Simon Pegg as Dave - The boss of Gus and Elton John who enjoys horror. He doesn't have a keen eye for the dangers related to the paranormal, and remains fairly clueless for most of the series. He has famously portrayed Shaun in Shaun Of The Dead as well as Benji Dunn in the Mission: Impossible franchise.
Malcolm McDowell as Richard Roberts - Gus's father, who enjoys watching YouTube videos and believes that his son's desire to uncover the supernatural is pointless. Malcolm McDowell is one of the biggest names attached to Truth Seekers due to his history in the movie industry. McDowell is known for his role as Alex in Stanley Kurbick's A Clockwork Orange. McDowell has over 50 acting credits attached to his approximately 60 year career as an actor.
Susie Wokoma as Helen - Helen is Elton John's agoraphobic sister who makes makeup tutorials on YouTube. Recently, Susie Wokoma starred as Edith in Netflix's Enola Holmes.
Julian Barratt as Dr. Peter Toynbee - Dr. Peter Toynbee appears to be running a supernatural cult, and it's up to Gus and his friends to uncover the truth. Julian Barratt is known for starring, writing, and co-creating The Mighty Boosh television series with Noel Fielding of The Great British Baking Show. More recently, Barratt has portrayed the titular character in the British comedy, Mindhorn.