Summary

• Talented actors bring depth to Apple TV+'s Constellation, blending sci-fi drama with captivating visuals and character beats.
• Noomi Rapace shines as Jo, navigating a skewed reality after a mysterious space mission in this sci-fi psychological thriller.
• Jonathan Banks and James D'Arcy add intrigue to the storyline, creating a compelling dynamic with Jo's character development.

Apple TV+'s Constellation is led by a talented roster of actors who make its sci-fi drama all the more compelling and convincing. Created by Peter Harness, Constellation follows an astronaut named Jo, who works on the International Space Station with a group of other astronautical experts. Following a mysterious accident, Jo makes a heroic return to Earth. To her surprise, however, everything on Earth seems changed.

While Constellation's primary appeal comes from its exploration of complex sci-fi concepts and mysteries, it also captivates audiences with scintillating visuals of space and the inner workings of a space station. It also features gripping character beats that are made even more riveting by the performances of its cast . Since the show's ability to effectively translate the wonders and dangers of scientific exploration can partially be attributed to the performances of its cast , it is hard not to wonder who plays whom in its storyline.

Noomi Rapace as Jo

Best known for Prometheus

Noomi Rapace is a Swedish actress, born in Hudiksvall, Sweden, on 28 December 1979. She landed her first film role when she was seven years old, but it wasn't until 2007 that she garnered acclaim for her acting skills by playing a role in the Danish film Daisy Diamond. Her international career began with Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and a year later, she made her breakthrough in Hollywood by starring as Elizabeth Shaw in Ridley Scott's Prometheus.

After Prometheus, Rapace went on to appear in Michael Roskam's thriller The Drop and Daniel Espinosa's Child 44 alongside Tom Hardy. She also played the leading role in the critically acclaimed Icelandic folk horror movie, Lamb. Although she has primarily played roles in films, audiences may also recognize her for her appearance in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan as Harriet Baumann.

In Apple TV+'s sci-fi show Constellation, Noomi Rapace portrays Jo, a woman who returns home after a disastrous space mission. Upon returning, nothing seems the same to her. Although the ones around her initially suspect that her space mission has taken a toll on her mental health, it soon becomes evident there is more to her skewed sense of reality than meets the eye.

Jonathan Banks as Henry

Best known for Breaking Bad

Primetime Emmy Award winner Jonathan Banks was born in Washington, D.C., but raised in Chillum Heights, Maryland. After acting in numerous films and shows for over a decade, Banks made his acting breakthrough when he appeared in Wiseguy as Frank Mike, which even got him his first Emmy nomination. Although he went on to star in several television movies after Wiseguy, he gained immense acclaim and popularity for his portrayal of Mike Ehrmantraut in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

Jonathan Banks plays a former astronaut, Henry, in Constellation. Henry initially sends the apparatus of an important experiment to the ISS. However, his story arc takes a strange turn when Jo returns to Earth with his experiment equipment.

James D'Arcy as Magnus

Best known for Avengers: Endgame

English actor and director James D'Arcy was born in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, on 24 August 1975. After starting his acting career with small television roles in the late 90s, he landed his first big gig in the miniseries Rebel Heart. He was also a part of Dunkirk's cast and played a recurring role in the TV series Homeland. Many would also recognize him for his portrayal of Edwin Jarvis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his appearances in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.

James D'Arcy's Magnus is Jo's husband in Constellation. When Jo returns home, he helps her get accustomed to her life on Earth. However, like his daughter, he starts noticing that there is something off about Jo.

Constellations ing Cast & Characters

Rosie Coleman as Alice: Rosie Coleman, of The Larkins' fame, plays Jo and Magnus' daughter, Alice in Constellation.

Davina Coleman as Alice: Rosie Coleman's twin sister, Davina, who also previously appeared in The Larkins, can also be seen as Alice in Constellation.

Julian Looman as Frederic Duverger: Julian Looman, who is best known for his roles in Emily in Paris and The Ibiza Affair, appears as Frederic in the Apple sci-fi series.

William Catlett as Paul Lancaster: Paul is Jo's fellow astronaut in Constellation. He is portrayed by Willian Catlett, who has played myriad roles in shows and movies like The Devil You Know, True Story, and Lovecraft Country.

Barbara Sukowa as Irena Lysenko: Barbara Sukowa's Irena is one of the leading authorities in a Russian space initiative called Roscosmos. The actress is recognizable for her roles in Atomic Blond, Rosa Luxemburg, Servant, and Air.

Carole Weyers as Audrey Brostin: Audrey is another astronaut who accompanies Jo on the ISS mission. In Constellation, she is played by Carole Weyners, who has roles from Ganglands, Manhattan, and The Window under her belt.

New Constellation episodes premiere every Wednesday on Apple TV+.