Summary
- "Supacell" is a Netflix superhero series that follows a group of ordinary people who suddenly develop extraordinary powers. The show features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and personal struggles. Here are the main cast and their characters:
- Tosin Cole as Michael - A young man who gains the ability to perceive and manipulate time, leading him to take drastic actions to change the fate of his partner, Dionne.
- Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne - Michael's partner and love interest, whose tragic fate is revealed to Michael through his powers, causing tension in their relationship.
Netflix's Supacell has received rave critical reviews upon release, bringing deserved attention to its impressive and varied cast. Although part of the popular superhero subgenre, Supacell pushes boundaries with its sly social commentary and subversive approach to conventions, centering on some atypical heroes. The result is a show that has both impressed critics and engaged viewers worldwide.
Supacell's basic premise revolves around a mysterious occurrence in the British capital, London. A seemingly ordinary group of people suddenly develops superpowers overnight, turning their world upside down. At the time of writing, the streamer's superhero show holds a rare 100% rating on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, highlighting its positive reception. Although the show's setup and storytelling are impressive, a huge aspect behind its success is Supacell's cast and characters. Boasting a blend of established actors and total newcomers, Supacell's cast list is as exciting and varied as its plot.
Supacell Cast & Characters |
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Actor |
Role |
Tosin Cole |
Michael Lasaki |
Adelayo Adedayo |
Dionne |
Yasmin Monet Prince |
Veronica |
Eddie Marsan |
Ray |
Nadine Mills |
Sabrina |
Eric Kofi-Abrefa |
Andre |
Calvin Demba |
Rodney |
Josh Tedeku |
Josh |
Rayxia Ojo |
Sharleen |
Giacomo Mancini |
Spud |
Michael Salami |
Gabriel |

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Tosin Cole As Michael Lasaki
Date Of Birth: July 23, 1992
- Active since 2009
Actor: Born in New York, Tosin Cole moved to London at the age of eight. Having left school at 16 to pursue his dream of becoming an actor, Cole's career has gone from strength to strength. Having begun his career with minor roles in British soap operas such as Hollyoaks and Holby City, Cole has subsequently featured in shows ranging from Doctor Who to the American legal drama 61st Street. His filmography also includes appearances in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Bob Marley: One Love.
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Project |
Role |
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Hollyoaks |
Neil Cooper |
Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
Lt. Bastian |
Doctor Who |
Ryan Sinclair |
61st Street |
Moses Johnson |
Bob Marley: One Love |
Tyrone Downie |
Character: Like many of the key characters in Supacell, Michael Lasaki is relatively normal, until the development of his superpowers. He is in a loving relationship with Dionne and lives in South London. However, his power enables him to perceive and manipulate time, giving him a glimpse into Dionne's tragic fate. This compels Michael to take action, setting the main events of Supacell in motion.
Adelayo Adedayo As Dionne
Date Of Birth: December 18, 1988
- Active since 2007
Actor: Born in London, Adedayo has had an active film and TV career since her screen debut in a 2007 episode of the British crime procedural The Bill. Although she has appeared in three feature films to date, the majority of her work has been in television. High-profile projects include Timewasters (2017-19), The Capture, and The Responder, in which she starred opposite Martin Freeman.
Adelayo Adedayo was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance in The Responder.
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Project |
Role |
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Sket |
Kerry |
Some Girls |
Viva Bennett |
Timewasters |
Lauren |
Unlocked |
Noma |
The Responder |
Rachael Hargreaves |
Character: Michael's partner and love interest, Dionne is key in setting the events of Supacell in motion. Although the couple are committed to one another, Michael's nascent powers cause a rift in the relationship – made more complicated by the fact that he can foresee her fate and takes drastic steps to try and prevent it. As a result, the couple soon find themselves on rocky ground as the story unfolds.
Nadine Mills As Sabrina
Date Of Birth: Unknown
- Active since 2011
Actor: Although she has been acting since 2011, Supacell is only Nadine Mills' second TV credit. Much of her previous work has been in film, with appearances in projects such as Sable Fable, The Strangers, and The Pay Day. Before the Netflix superhero series, she also featured in two episodes of the 2019 series Sliced.
Notable Movies & TV Roles:
Project |
Role |
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Sable Fable |
Baker Clarke |
The Strangers |
Arinata |
The Weekend |
Martina |
Sliced |
Hijab Girl |
The Pay Day |
Adrienne |
Character: An NHS worker, Sabrina's world is turned upside down by the discovery of her powers. Gifted with the ability to move objects with her mind, she soon discovers that there are both positives and negatives to her abilities. However, while she initially thinks that the powers are a curse, she eventually comes to accept them and use them to her advantage.
Eric Kofi-Abrefa As Andre
Date Of Birth: September 7, 1986
- Active since 2006
Actor: One of the most experienced of the Supacell cast, Kofi-Abrefa has over 40 short-film, movie, and TV credits to his name – including some major Hollywood productions. Although he has minor credits in projects such as Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Fury, he is best known for his work in the TV series Harlots, The One, and BMF, as well as a ing role in the acclaimed movie Blue Story.
Notable Movies & TV Roles:
Project |
Role |
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Harlots |
Noah Webster |
Informer |
Wesley Ndoyo |
Blue Story |
Switcher |
The One |
Mark Bailey |
BMF |
Lamar Silas |
Character: In many ways, Andre has the most tragic arc of all the characters to develop superpowers in Supacell. Struggling to provide for his young son, Andre finds it difficult to find work thanks to a prior criminal conviction. As a result, he is conflicted about how best to use his gift of super strength – aware that it could both relieve his troubles and compromise his principles.
Calvin Demba As Rodney
Date Of Birth: 1993 (Month Unknown)
- Active since 2011
Actor: Much like his Supacell costar Tosin Cole, Demba rose to prominence thanks to his recurring role on the British soap opera, Hollyoaks. After appearing in more than 80 episodes of the show, Demba has since expanded his career to include movies and further TV credits. Highlights include appearances in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Yardie, and Last Christmas, as well as the BBC drama Life.
All six episodes of Supacell are now available to stream on Netflix.
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Project |
Role |
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Hollyoaks |
Scott Sabeka |
Kingsman: The Golden Circle |
Brandon |
Yardie |
Sticks |
Last Christmas |
Nathan |
Life |
Andy Okonkwo |
Character: One of the most mischievous of the Supacell characters to receive powers, Rodney also struggles with the temptation to use his abilities for personal gain. Gifted with super-speed, he is capable of moving almost impossibly fast – potentially extremely useful for someone with Rodney's street-smarts. However, while he is initially selfish, Rodney soon discovers something about power and responsibility.
Eddie Marsan As Ray
Date Of Birth: June 9, 1968
- Active since 1990
Actor: Probably the most recognizable member of the Supacell cast, Eddie Marsan has enjoyed an extremely successful and distinguished career. Starting with minor roles in classic British TV series like The Bill and Eastenders, Marsan has since graduated to Hollywood, with credits such as Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes movies and Edgar Wright's The World's End. He has also continued his TV career, featuring in projects like Ray Donovan and The Power.
Notable Movies & TV Roles:
Project |
Role |
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Sherlock Holmes |
Inspector Lestrade |
The World's End |
Peter Page |
Ray Donovan |
Terry Donovan |
The Power |
Bernie Monke |
Back To Black |
Mitch Winehouse |
Character: Ray is perhaps the most mysterious character in Supacell. An enigmatic figure, he is seen observing and monitoring the new heroes from afar, with seemingly little direct involvement. However, as the story develops, it becomes clear that he has more than a ing interest in the new status quo.
Yasmin Monet Prince As Veronica
Date Of Birth: May 2, 2000
- Active since 2016
Actor: Following her debut in the successful TV movie Ellen, Monet Prince has appeared in multiple major productions. Her most prominent roles to date have probably come in the Amazon Prime Video series Hanna, in which she appeared as Clara Mahan. Viewers may also recognize the London-born star from the British romantic comedy movie Boxing Day, as well as the thriller series Then You Run.
Notable TV & Movie Roles:
Project |
Role |
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Ellen |
Kayla |
Dark Heart |
Laura Murray |
Hanna |
Clara Mahan |
Boxing Day |
Alison |
Then You Run |
Ruth |
Character: Although she doesn't have superpowers of her own, Veronica is hugely important as a motivating factor for Sabrina in the story. As her sister, she struggles to grasp the true implications of Sabrina's gifts. However, she also serves as an important reminder that each of the new heroes has their own complex personal lives.
Supacell ing Cast & Characters
Josh Tedeku as Tazer: Despite only starting acting in 2019, Josh Tedeku has built up an impressive resume, including the TV series Boarders and A Town Called Malice.
Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen: Aside from an appearance in the 2016 short film Medium of Exchange and a 2019 episode of popular British drama Call The Midwife, Supacell is Ojo's first major appearance.
Giacomo Mancini as Spud: 29-year-old Mancini has previously featured in hit British series such as Top Boy and Ripper Street.
Michael Salami as Gabriel: Born in America and raised in London, Salami's credits include Temple, Just A Couple, and Hollyoaks, as well as Supacell.
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