Summary

• Bill Skarsgård stars as Eric in the 2024 version of The Crow, showcasing his versatile acting skills.
• FKA Twigs portrays Shelly, Eric's lover, bringing her musical talent to the film.
• Danny Huston plays Vincent Roeg, the main villain with a dark supernatural deal.

The cast of The Crow includes a mix of impressive actors, musical stars, and legendary performers. The latest adaptation of James O'Barr's comic of the same name, The Crow follows a young man named Eric who finds himself on a vengeful path after the death of his lover. The new version of the story incorporates more overtly supernatural elements, including the revelation that the person behind their demises has made his own supernatural deal with devilish forces.

Driven by his grief and fueled by powers bestowed on him by the mysterious Kronos, Eric agrees to return to the land of the living to get revenge. The film has a relatively small cast of experienced actors, with the cast of 2024's The Crow and where audiences have seen them before.

Bill Skarsgård as Eric / The Crow

Born August 9, 1990

Active Since: 1999

Actor: Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Bill Skarsgård has proven to be an incredibly versatile actor and brings that energy to The Crow. The son of Stellan Skarsgård (and brother to fellow actors Alexander, Gustaf, Valter, and four other siblings), Bill has been working consistently in his native Sweden for years. He made his big American debut in The Divergent Series: Allegiant. His big breakout was the role of Pennywise in the cinematic two-part adaptation of It, and he's since become a more prevalent figure in a variety of films.

Character: Eric is the main character of The Crow, and eventually becomes the titular supernatural vigilante. After escaping a rehab center alongside Shelly, Eric falls deeply in love with the young woman. This makes their deaths at the hands of Vincent's men all the more tragic, and embodies him with enough righteous grief that he's allowed to return to the land of the living to carry out his vengeance.

FKA Twigs as Shelly

Born January 16, 1988

Active Since: 2004

Actor: Born in Gloucestershire, England, Tahliah Debrett Barnett (aka FKA Twigs) is primary known for her musical career. After getting her start as a teenager in the club scene, FKA Twigs gained notoriety with the release of her 2012 album, EP1. Since then, she's become a globally recognized musical artists. Her film credits have also been growing over the years. She made her directoral debut with the 2015 short film, M3LL155X, and appeared in 2019's Honey Boy and 2020's Brighton Beach. She's currently set to appear in the David Lowery movie, Mother Mary.

Character: Shelly is Eric's lover in The Crow, and the target of Vincent's wraith. A young woman with musical talent and a checkered past, Shelly falls in love with Eric early in the film — and both of them are killed by Vincent's men. This set off the events of the rest of the film, as her death is what motivates Eric to break the bonds of morality and return to the land of the living for revenge.

Danny Huston as Vincent Roeg

Born May 14, 1962

Active Since: 1975

Actor: Born in Rome, Italy, Danny Huston plays Vincent in The Crow. After initially working as a director on films like Mr. North and Becoming Colette, he shifted gears and became a consistent actor in several films. His big break was playing the role of Ivan Beckman in the Independent Spirit Award nominated film Ivans Xtc, which was followed by roles in films like The Aviator, The Constant Gardener, and shows like John Adams. He's also no stranger to genre fare, appearing in films like 30 Days of Night, Wonder Woman, and American Horror Story.

Character: The supernatural Vincent Roeg is the main villain of The Crow. A dangerous and sophisticated crime-lord, Roeg is steadily revealed to have made some dark unseen deal with supernatural forces long before the events of the film. After ordering the death of Shelly, Vincent finds himself intrigued by the discovery of another immortal like himself, and does his best to arrange a confrontation with the young man.

Josette Simon as Sophia

Born January 1, 1960

Active Since: 1974

Actor: Born in Leicester in the United Kingdom, Josette Simon has been acting on stage and on screen for the better part of her life. Her breakout television performance was Dayna Mellanby in the classic BBC sci-fi series Blake's 7. She's become a regular performer with the world renowned Royal Shakespeare Company. Most of Josette Simon's most acclaimed work has come from her time in the theatre. She's also appeared in several shows and films over the years. This includes roles in movies like Wonder Woman and Detective Pikachu, as well as shows like Anatomy of a Scandal and Broadchurch.

Character: Sophia is introduced as Shelly's mother in The Crow. Sophia was seemingly aware of the dangerous potential of Vincent Roeg, and allowed her daughter to end up entangled in his web of deceit. However, her grief over her daughter's fate makes her an invaluable source of information for Eric once he's revived in the real world.

Laura Birn as Marian

Born April 25, 1981

Active Since: 2001

Actor: Born in Helsinki, Finland, Laura Birn is a highly acclaimed Finnish actor. Laura has appeared in several films, largely in Finnish cinema. Her big break came with her 2003 film Helmiä ja sikoja, and the subsequent critically acclaimed 2005 thriller, Lupaus. She's also appeared in some American and British productions over the years, including A Walk Among The Tombstones and The Ones Below. She also delivered memorable performances in Netflix's 2018 series The Innocents, and as Eto Demerzel in the Apple TV+ adaptation of Foundation.

Character: Marian is the lead assistant to Vincent, and handles the day-to-day operations of his criminal conspiracy. A ruthless operator, Marian works directly with the killers who attack Eric and Shelly. As a result, she is one of the more promient people Eric holds responsible for the death of Shelly.

Sami Bouajila as Kronos

Born May 26, 1966

Active Since: 1991

Actor: Hailing from La Tronche, , Sami Bouajila has been a prominent performer in the French film scene for over three decades. Bouajila made his big break with his starring role as Ismael in Bye-Bye, which earned him a Best Actor award at that year's Thessaloniki Film Festival. He's since been nominated for several other awards for his work in films like the Academy Award nominated Days of Glory and Venice Film Festival darling A Son.

Character: Kronos is a mysterious figure in The Crow who Eric meets after his untimely demise. Serving as something of a gatekeeper between the land of the living and the realm of the dead, Kronos is the one who explains the situation to Eric and imbues him with powers. Kronos hints at the larger scope and mythology of The Crow, and remains an enigmatic figure throughout the film.