Hulu's newest thriller series, The Patient, recently began streaming and fans might see a few familiar faces in the cast. The series follows Dr. Alan Strauss (Steve Carell) as he becomes a prisoner to his patient, Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson).
This 10-episode dark thriller gives a front row into the mind of a self-proclaimed serial killer. This dark series has the potential to highlight the actors' performances and fans of miniseries like these will, no doubt, find it enjoyable.
Steve Carell - The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
The Hulu series begins with the protagonist, Dr. Alan Strauss, played by Steve Carell. He has been a notable actor with many well-known roles such as Michael Scott in The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
This was Steve Carell's most recognized film for a long time before he ventured into more serious roles in recent years. The film follows a man named Andy who works at an electronics store and relies on the shenanigans of his friends to help him lose his virginity.
Domhnall Gleeson - About Time (2013)
The other leading man in this miniseries is played by Domhnall Gleeson. Viewers may him from various projects like About Time.
About Time is a time-travel-themed romance movie about a young man named Tim and his extraordinary gift to travel between different times. Tim finds it difficult to make things right knowing he has this gift and often manipulating this element in his life makes for some unique challenges. He also learns that some things can not be changed with time. It's a fan-favorite romantic film from the past decade among Reddit s.
Laura Niemi - This Is Us (2017 - 2022)
Laura Niemi is among many other familiar faces in The Patient. She plays Beth Straus, the deceased wife of Dr. Straus. One of her most recent and identifiable roles is as Marilyn Pearson in the family drama, This Is Us.
This Is Us follows different generations of the Pearson family told in different time periods. Niemi may not have had a major role in the series, however, she made multiple appearances playing Jack's soft-spoken and nurturing mother. Fans of The Patient may have also ed her brief appearance in the most recent season of Those Who Wish Me Dead.
Andrew Leeds - Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020 - 2021)
Andrew Leeds plays the role of Ezra, Dr. Strauss's son in The Patient. He's had various roles in many television shows in the past couple of years, but one of his most recent was as David in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist follows a young female software engineer that discovers she can hear the thoughts of the people around her in the form of music. The series was a fun The Dropout.
Linda Emond - The Gilded Age (2022 - )
Linda Emond plays Candace, the loving mother of Sam. She has also had various roles in different television shows, including The Gilded Age.
In it, Emond plays the role of real-life nurse, Clara Barton, who founded The American Red Cross and the series follows the historical events of the United States during the 1880s. Her role is brief, with only three episodes, however, it was an impressive part as a significant historical figure.
Alex Rich - Glow (2017 - 2019)
Alex Rich is another actor that may look familiar to fans of the show Glow. He played the character of Florian Becker in four episodes. In The Patient, he plays the character, Elias.
Glow follows a group of women during the 1980s as they compete in professional women's wrestling. Florian is the friend and butler of Bash Howard, assumed to be in a secret relationship with him. However, Rich's role is minor in this series, and soon it became a series Netflix canceled way too soon. He was also featured in films like We Broke Up and The Honor List.
David Alan Grier - The Carmichael Show (2015 - 2017)
David Alan Grier is among the many actors in this series with many notable TV and film roles. He plays Charlie Addison, the former therapist of Dr. Alan Strauss, but he was also in the sitcom, The Carmichael Show.
The Carmichael Show follows comedian, Jerrod Carmichael, and his fictional family as they navigate everyday issues. Grier plays Joe Carmichael, the hard-working patriarch of the family. He has also had many roles in popular films and shows like Jumanji, A Different World, and The Proud Family.
Jake Broder - Silicon Valley (2014 - 2017)
Jake Broder plays the character, Rebbe in The Patient. The actor has also had brief roles in several other television shows like Silicon Valley.
Silicon Valley was one of HBO Max's best comedies. It followed an engineer trying to succeed in his startup company along with his friends and colleagues. In it, Broder had a brief role as Dan Chief Technological Officer. He made his first appearance in season 1 and popped up again in season 4.
Tim Ransom - The Dressmaker (1988)
Tim Ransom has been in many well-known television shows as a guest star. Some of these shows include Desperate Housewives, and Law & Order. He has a short two-episode appearance in The Patient as Kyle. However, viewers might him from the film, The Dressmaker, where he played a soldier named Wesley.
The drama film, based on the novel by Beryl Bainbridge, revolves around two sisters during World War II as their niece gets involved with Ransom's character. He is also in the and highly anticipated film, Blonde.
Alan Blumenfeld - Heroes (2007 - 2008)
Alan Blumenfeld plays Chaim Benjamin in two episodes of the thriller series. However, he has been in countless films and television shows since the 1980s. One of his notable roles is Maury Parkman in Heroes.
A drama series, Heroes follows a group of ordinary people from all walks of life that discover they are connected and have special abilities that can save the world. The series was widely popular during its time when Blumenfeld played Maury, Matt Parkman's estranged father. His character only appeared in a few episodes, but Blumenfeld has appeared in many other popular shows, including Grey's Anatomy.