Woman of the Hour sets itself apart from most other exploitative true crime thrillers by not unfolding the killer's lens. Instead, it primarily focuses on the perspectives of the women who crossed paths with the killer and how society often failed to protect them.

In of storytelling, Woman of the Hour is fairly linear and straightforward. However, despite its simplistic approach, the movie keeps viewers hooked with its well-written character beats and brilliant performances. Since the movie's characters and the actors who portray them play a crucial role in making its true crime drama more convincing and realistic, many viewers may be curious about who plays whom in Woman of the Hour after watching it.

Anna Kendrick as Sheryl Bradshaw

Date Of Birth: August 9, 1985

• Active Since: 1998

Actor: Born in Portland, Maine, Anna Kendrick dipped her feet into acting at the age of six when she started performing at her local community theater. Her professional career began six years later when she made her Broadway debut in 1998 with the musical High Society. Although she made her feature film debut with a movie titled Camp in 2003, she only rose to prominence in 2008 when she starred as Jessica in Twilight.

The actress became a household name when she starred alongside George Clooney in 2009's Up in the Air, which helped her land several award nominations. She garnered even more critical acclaim for her performance in 2015's Pitch Perfect, which paved the way for her to land more leading roles. Apart from movies, she has also played myriad roles in a diverse set of TV shows, like Dummy and Love Life.

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Character: Anna Kendrick's character, Sheryl Bradshaw, is a struggling actress in Woman of the Hour who accepts a role in a show called The Dating Game. Little does she realize that one of the contestants on the show will be a serial killer named Rodney Alcala. Through the game show, Sheryl almost ends up going on a date with the killer, but a series of events force her to get suspicious about his intentions. Although Woman of the Hour adopts many fictional elements, its main character is loosely based on Cheryl Bradshaw.

Daniel Zovatto as Rodney Alcala

Date Of Birth: June 28, 1991

• Active Since: 2012

Actor: Born in San José, Costa Rica, Daniel Zovatto grew interested in acting after attending several talk shows in Costa Rica with his mother, Sylvia Blanco. To pursue a career in acting, he first moved to New York City, where he starred in a few short films. To look for better opportunities, he later moved to Los Angeles, where he made his feature film debut with 2013's Beneath. His television debut came a year later when he briefly appeared in an episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Daniel Zovatto's breakthrough role was in 2014's highly acclaimed horror film It Follows, in which he played a character named Greg Hannigan. He continued his strong run in the horror genre by playing the leading role in Fede Álvarez's Don't Breathe. Since then, he has not only appeared in several renowned shows like Fear the Walking Dead but has also played minor roles in acclaimed movies like Newness and Lady Bird.

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Character: In Woman of the Hour, Daniel Zovatto plays the real-life serial killer, Rodney Alcala. In its runtime of a little over an hour and a half, Woman of the Hour walks through many heinous crimes committed by Alcala. However, it primarily focuses on his appearance on The Dating Game show, where he encountered Cheryl Bradshaw.

Woman Of The Hour ing Cast & Characters

Nicolette Robinson as Laura: Nicolette Robinson, of the Affair and One Night In Miami... fame, plays a fictional character named Laura in Woman of the Hour. Laura recognizes Rodney as her friend's murderer, but The Dating Game's authorities do not take her seriously when she tells them what she knows about him.

Autumn Best as Amy: Amy, based on the real-life Monique Hoyt, is portrayed by Autumn Best in Woman of the Hour. Before the movie, the actress played a recurring role in the TV series 4400.

Tony Hale as Ed Burke: Best known for his roles in Arrested Development, Toy Story 4, and Veep, Tony Hale appears as Ed Burke in Woman of the Hour, who is the host of The Dating Game. His character is based on The Dating Game's real host, Jim Lange.

Kathryn Gallagher as Charlie: Kathryn Gallagher, who is known for her work in shows like You, Blue Bloods, and The Flash, briefly shows up in Woman of the Hour as one of the women who Rodney murders.

Pete Holmes as Terry: Pete Holmes, from Dropout, The Pradeeps of Pittsburg, and Crashing's fame, plays Sheryl Bradshaw's neighbor, Terry, in Woman of the Hour.