InSee How They Run, a desperate producer from Hollywood is attempting to turn a smash-hit play into a film, but when one of the most pivotal cast members is murdered, things come to a screeching halt, and Inspector Stoppard is forced to team up with rookie Constable Stalker in order to crack the case. The whodunit style of the film, with its large ensemble cast, is reminiscent of the classic dramatic comedyClue, as well as the dreamily executed and wonderfully cinematicMurder on the Orient Express, though this mystery comes with comedy and a touch of strange surreality.See How They Runbrings a twist to this audience favorite plot style by way of an inept police force trying to solve the puzzling murder. The comedic mystery is full of bumps and misunderstandings as the two investigators question the cast, crew, and possible witnesses to the heinous crime.
The fun of these films is trying to figure out who the killer is alongside the characters. Somehow writers always find a way for the murderer to be who you’d least expect, even when that’s exactly what you’re expecting. Audiences will need to keep a close eye on some of these unsuspecting suspects as the case moves forward.
If you’re looking to learn more about the cast and characters ofSee How They Run, we’ve done our investigating, questioned the witnesses, and put together all the clues as to who is who, and where they were the night of the murder.
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Sam Rockwell as Inspector Stoppard
Sam Rockwelltakes on the role of Inspector Stoppard. The experienced inspector has spent a number of years on the force, making him equal parts weary and wise. Upon his assignment to the case, Inspector Stoppard found himself thrown into the glamorous and seedy underground world of theater.
Sam Rockwell is known for his starring role in the 2009 sci-fi dramaMoon, in which he played a lone astronaut working for three years on the moon’s surface with only his computer as a companion. Though, you may recognize him for his wildly comedic role as Zephod Beeblebrox, charming and unintelligent president of the universe inThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the not-so-tough Guy Fleegman inGalaxy Quest, or as the dancing villain of the firstCharlie’s Angelsfilm. Rockwell won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2018 for his role as Officer Dixon, a corrupt small-town police officer inMartin McDonagh’s filmThree Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. He received his second Oscar nomination the following year for his role as former President George W. Bush inAdam McKay’sVice. Rockwell recently voiced the character of Mr. Wolf in the animated family movieThe Bad Guys, and will be appearing alongsideBryce Dallas Howard,Henry Cavill, andBryan Cranstonin the upcoming spy filmArgylle.
Saoirse Ronan as Constable Stalker
Saoirse Ronanportrays the young and excitable Constable Stalker. A rookie on the force she is being taught by the ever-patient and weary Inspector Stoppard. Determined to do well at her job, Stoppard is known for jumping to conclusions and taking things a bit too literally.
Saoirse Ronan, an award-winning actress often known for period pieces, has starred in a number of films, includingHanna, in which she played the titular character, a skilled assassin with an unsuspecting appearance. Ronan has a wide range, taking on the starring role of a troubled teenager who wants out of her humdrum life inLady Bird, as well as Eilis, an Irish immigrant in the 1950s in the 2015 filmBrooklyn. TheLittle Womenactress will soon be appearing in the dystopian future thrillerFoealongsideNormal People’sPaul Mescal.
Adrien Brody as Leo Kopernick
Adrien Brodywill be portraying Leo Kopernick, the victim of the mysterious murder. Leo was killed in the costume storage by a masked assailant, though his body was later staged on the stage, seated on a couch in the middle of the set to be found by his coworkers. Leo was not liked by all of his cast members and coworkers. He had plenty of disagreements and kept a few dirty secrets, creating various motives for his killing.
Adrien Brody is most recognizable for his lead role as Wladyslaw Szpilman in the 2002 biographical dramaThe Pianist, for which he received widespread acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Actor.The Grand Budapest Hotelactor has more recently appeared in thePeaky Blinderseries as Luca Changretta, the main antagonist of the series' fourth season. Next up, Brody will be appearing alongside a star-studded cast inAsteroid City, an upcomingWes Andersonfilm set at a 1950s astronomy convention.
Harris Dickinson as Dickie Attenborough
Harris Dickinsonportrays charming star Dickie Attenborough, who has quite a condescending personality. The night in question, Dickie and Leo got into a scuffle, with Leo slamming Dickie into an enormous cake at a large party. It’s not yet known what the argument was about exactly, but chances are it had something to do with the beautiful leading lady Sheila Sim.
Harris Dickinson is known for his powerfully emotional starring role as Frankie in the 2017 dramaBeach Rats. Recently, theTrustactor appeared alongsideDaisy Edgar-Jonesin the film adaptation of the award-winning novelWhere the Crawdads Sing, taking on the role of the not-so-good ol’ boy Chase Andrews, who’s murder the swamp girl Kya Clark is being tried for. Dickinson is currently filming the mystery series titledRetreat, which focuses on an amateur sleuth who is attempting to solve a murder and is set to be released on FX later this year.
Ruth Wilson as Petula Spencer
Ruth Wilsonis Petula Spencer, a cast mate of Leo’s who has no time for the police. She feels as though she is being held hostage, and appears to know more about the crime as she continues to be questioned by the police.
Ruth Wilson, known for her striking features, is recognizable for her role as Alice Morgan in the long-running seriesLuther, as well as her role as the titular character in the 2006 film adaptation ofJane Eyre. While taking on recurring roles in various television series, includingHis Dark MaterialsandThe Affair, theSaving Mr. Banksactress has been working on a powerful biographical drama about the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s.
David Oyelowo as Mervyn Cocker-Norris
David Oyelowois Mervyn Cocker-Norris, the overrated, er, sorry, celebrated playwright who once threatened to kill Leo during a disagreement about the script. This was witnessed by a hotel clerk who quickly reported it to the inspector. Constable Stalker, unfortunately, took this threat as a confession.
David Oyelowo is recognizable for his powerful role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 2014 biographical drama,Selma. Oyelowo could also be seen, and heard, belting out lines in the 2018 television adaptation ofLes Misérables.The Water Manactor has been very busy, with seven projects currently in various stages of production, includingRole Play, in which Oyelowo will appear alongsideKaley Cuoco. The thriller is said to focus on how a couple’s past lives' secrets turn their life upside down.
Sian Clifford as Edana Romney
Sian Cliffordwill portray Edana Romney, a cast member of the play turned film. Not much is known about this character just yet, which makes us think that she may have something to hide.
Audiences may recognize Sian Clifford from her recurring role as Claire in the Amazon Prime Video Original seriesFleabag, which tells the story of a woman who is trying to turn her life around, seeking therapy and exploring religion in place of using sex to deal with her emotions. TheLife After Lifeactress has previously worked with her costar Ruth Wilson in the HBO OriginalHis Dark Materials, taking on the recurring role of Agent Salmakia. Clifford is currently filming a comedy series titledUnstable, in which she stars alongsideRob LoweandFred Armisento tell the story of a socially unstable man going to work at his eccentric father’s company.
Pippa Bennett-Warner as Ann Saville
Pippa Bennett-Warneris Ann Saville. Ann and John Woolf are entwined in an affair, and the only person who knows their secret is Leo.
Pippa Bennett-Warner is known for her role as Shannon Dumani in the Sky Original seriesGangs of London, in which she appears alongside herSee How They RuncostarLucian Msamati. Fans of the hugely popular video gameElden Ringmay recognize her voice as Malenia, Blade of Miquella.The Realstar is currently filming a powerful female-fronted fantasy war film titledBaron Day Barracks, which is scheduled to be released in January 2023.
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Reece Shearsmith as John Woolf
Reece Shearsmithwill portray John Woolf, the film producer in charge of the project. Leo found out about the affair between film producer John and Ann after approaching them at a bar late at night. The pair quickly released each other when Leo appeared, questioning them as to what they were doing out so late. Constable Stalker believes that John and Ann could have killed Leo to keep their affair a secret.
Reece Shearsmith is known for his recurring roles in the long-running seriesThe League of GentlemenandInside No. 9. Shearsmith, who is recognizable for his role as Steele in the 2015 sci-fi dramaHigh Rise, acts mainly in television series, recently appearing as William Shakespeare in the Prime Video adaptation of Neil Gaiman’sGood Omens, though fans ofSimon Peggfilms might recognize him as Mark inShaun of the Dead. Shearsmith also worked on the 2005 filmA Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxyalongside hisSee How They Runcostar Sam Rockwell, though Shearsmith did not appear on camera, instead lending his voice to the Vogon species.
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Gio
Jacob Fortune-Lloydis Gio, a cast member of the show, he is another character of which not much is known.
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd is recognizable from his role as a Sith Fleet Officer inStar Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, in which his co-starShirley Hendersonvoiced the character Babu Frick. Fortune-Lloyd took on the role of Andrew in the 2021 filmThe Last Letter From Your Lover, before diving into a very busy year. TheWolf Hallactor currently has six projects in varying degrees of production, including an adaption of the Alexandre Dumas novelThe Three Musketeers, as well as the upcoming television seriesBodies, which follows four detectives in different time periods investigating the same murder.
Pearl Chanda as Sheila Sim
Pearl Chandatakes on the role of Sheila Sim, the beautiful young starlet who starts a fight between Leo and Dickie. Leo appears to have feelings for the flirtatious young woman, who Constable Stalker attempts to arrest after jumping rather quickly to the wrong conclusion.
Pearl Chanda is known for her role as Nilufer in the incredibly powerful HBO seriesI May Destroy You, which explores the concept of consent in the modern world, touching on themes of assault and social media. Chanda is also recognizable for her recurring role of Zoe in the 2021 adaptation of H.G. Wells’War of the Worlds, in which she appears alongsideWhere The Crawdads Singstar Daisy Edgar-Jones. Chanda’s next project is a period piece titledMonster Heart, which is written and directed byNo Time to DieactressPriyanga Burford.
Charlie Cooper as Dennis Corrigan
Charlie Cooperwill portray Dennis Corrigan, an usher who appears to be the second victim of the killer. His death is alluded to, but audiences will have to wait and see if Dennis survives the sandbags being dropped on him backstage.
Charlie Cooper is an actor and writer who is known for his starring role inThis Country, a BBC comedy series that focuses on the lives of young people living in modern rural Britain. Cooper not only starred inThis Countrybut was also a writer and creator for the series which ran until 2020.
There are a few more characters whose roles in the story are still unknown, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t suspects. This includes two police officials, Commissioner Harrold Scott (Tim Key), and Sgt Bakewell (Agnus Wright), as well as a witness named Harley the Motorcycle Messenger (Kieran Hodgson), and a character known simply as Mother (Ania Marson). Other characters include the mysterious Dame (Shirley Henderson) and Max Mallowan (Lucian Msamati)
