Summary

• The Regime on HBO boasts a stellar cast, led by Kate Winslet as Chancellor Elena Vernham, a powerful and tyrannical leader.
• Showrunner Will Tracy, known for Succession, portrays power struggles in this political satire, exploring dynamics of control and oppression.
• With a mix of A-List stars and newcomers, The Regime delves into political problems and the pursuit of self-interest in a fictional autocracy.

The HBO drama miniseries The Regime boasts a stellar cast that breathes life into this political satire. Set against the backdrop of a year under an authoritarian regime, Chancellor Elena Vernham works to expand her power. However, her efforts lead her to lose control of her country. While The Regime does not follow any real-life events or figures, it delves into the intricate dynamics of power, control, and oppression in Elena's regime.

Showrunner Will Tracy is known for his work on the HBO show Succession and as the writer of the film The Menu. Through those works, he demonstrates his storytelling ability in portraying power struggles and class disparities. The leading lady of Tracy's HBO satire The Regime is a powerhouse of an actress and will stand tall as Chancellor Elena Vernham. The ing cast is full of sensational newcomers and A-List stars, who grapple with political problems in their pursuit of doing what is right for themselves and their country.

Kate Winslet As Elena Vernham

Actor: At the age of 15, Kate Winslet made her first television appearance on the show Dark Season (1991). Her film debut came three years later as a Teenage Murderess in Heavenly Creatures. Then, in 1994, she went on to win her first BAFTA award for playing Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility. However, it was her breakout performance in Titanic (1997) that earned Winslet her first Oscar nomination. Winslet has been nominated for seven Oscars and won in 2009 for her portrayal of Hanna Schmitz in The Reader. Winslet has been nominated for 13 Golden Globes and has won five times.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Titanic (1997), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Revolutionary Road (2008), Sense and Sensibility (1995), Mare of Easttown (2022), and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022).

Character: In The Regime, Kate Winslet stars as Chancellor Elena Vernham, who is the leader of the fictional Central European autocracy. Elena is a tyrant and a monster who shows little care for the widespread unemployment and hunger affecting her people. As she loses the of the public, Vernham must fight to regain control of her country in any way she can.

At the time of writing this article, Kate Winslet's Oscar award-winning performance in The Reader is available to watch on Prime Video.

Matthias Schoenaerts As Corporal Herbert Zubak

Actor: Matthias Schoenaerts is a Belgian actor who made his film debut at the age of 13 in Daens (1992), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He had a breakthrough in his career with his work on two films, one in 2011 and the other in 2012. The first was his lead role in the film Bullhead (2011), which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. His other breakout film was Rust and Bone (2012), which won Schoenaerts the César Award for Most Promising Actor.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Rust and Bone (2012), The Danish Girl (2015), Bullhead (2011), Red Sparrow (2018), The Old Guard (2020), Amsterdam (2022), and The Drop (2014).

Character: Schoenaerts plays Corporal Herbert Zubak, a soldier who is taken to Elena after gunning down civilians at a protest. He is brought on as a lower-level aid and soon forms a relationship with Elena. As Herbert's influence over Elena grows, it threatens to upend the structure of the government.

Guillaume Gallienne As Nicky

Actor: French actor, screenwriter, and film director Guillaume Gallienne made his film debut in 1992 in Tableau d'honneur. He has won two Molière Awards for his stage work on Les Garçons et Guillaume, à table! (2010) and Un fil à la patte (2011). Gallienne notably played Charles Gravier, Count of Vergennes in Sofia Coppola's 2006 film Marie Antoinette.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Me, Myself and Mum (2013), Maryline (2017), Marie Antoinette (2006), Yves Saint Laurent (2014), and The French Dispatch (2021).

Character: Guillaume Gallienne is playing Nicky, Chancellor Elena's husband in The Regime. There are not many details about the character except that he is a poet and does not have any children with his wife.

Andrea Riseborough As The Palace Manager

Actor: Andrea Riseborough is an English actress, who made her film debut in the 2006 film Venus. In 2008, she starred in the BBC Four film The Long Walk to Finchley, where she played Margaret Thatcher, which earned her a BAFTA nomination. In 2022, she played the title role in

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014), Oblivion (2013), To Leslie (2022), Black Mirror (2017), Battle of the Sexes (2017), and Bloodline (2016).

Character: In The Regime, Andrea Riseborough plays Elena's palace manager, and acts as her right-hand woman. She tries to please Elena in any way that she can to protect her small son.

Martha Plimpton As Judith Holt

Actor: Martha Plimpton is an American actress whose film debut was in Rollover in 1981, but she didn't receive major recognition until being cast in The Goonies (1985). Over the years, she spent a great deal of her time in the theater being recognized on Broadway for her roles in The Coast of Utopia (2006–2007), Shining City (2006–2007), Top Girls (2007–2008), and Pal Joey (2008–2009). She played Virginia Chance in the sitcom Raising Hope, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: The Goonies (1985), The Mosquito Coast (1985), Beautiful Girls (1996), Frozen II (2019), The Real O'Neals (2016-2017), and Raising Hope (2010-2014).

Character: Martha Plimpton plays the hypocritical U.S. Secretary of State who works to protect American interests. She stands off against Elena to secure what she wants for her country.

Hugh Grant As The Leader of the Opposition

Actor: Hugh Grant started his career with many acclaimed period dramas, like Maurice (1987), The Remains of the Day (1993), and Sense and Sensibility (1995). Hugh Grant rose to fame with in romantic comedies, like Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), which won him the Golden Globe and the BAFTA for Best Actor. Grant's HBO miniseries The Undoing (2021), secured him nominations for Best Actor at the Golden Globes, Primetime Emmy Awards, and the SAG Awards. With his illustrious career, Grant has secured a spot on Time Out magazine's list of Britain's 50 greatest actors.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Love Actually (2003), Maurice (1987), About a Boy (2002), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Notting Hill (1999), Glass Onion (2022), The Undoing (2020), A Very English Scandal (2018), Paddington 2 (2017), Wonka (2023).

Character: In The Regime, Hugh Grant plays the Leader of the Opposition, which is a position held by the head of a political party not in power. His imprisonment becomes a catalyst for widespread public protests, which poses a threat to Elena's regime.

ing Cast & Characters

Louie Mynett as The Palace Manager's Son - During The Regime, Louie Mynett plays the palace manager's son. Louie's first role was in the television series The Man Who Fell to Earth, where he played Young Clay.

Michael Colgan as Leo Huber - Michael Colgan is known for being in the outstanding HBO miniseries Chernobyl (2019), where he played Soviet Minister of Coal Industry Mikhail Shchadov. Colgan is playing Leo Huber in The Regime.

Alasdair Hankinson as Malcolm - Alasdair Hankinson is known for his work on the BBC comedy series Still Game and the Netflix film Falling for Fargo. When Hankinson played Mathew Morris in the film The Lost King, he worked with the director of The Regime, Stephen Frears. Throughout The Regime, he will be playing the role of Malcolm.

Donald Sage Mackay as Richard - Donald Sage Mackay is known for his work on The Great Escaper (2023), Red, White & Royal Blue (2023), and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2022). Donald Sage Mackay plays Richard in The Regime.

Patrick Fusco as Director - Patrick Fusco's first role was in the TV miniseries Quiz (2020), where he played the Intern (as Patrick Philpott) in one episode. He is playing the role of Director in The Regime.

Vinodini Patel as Minister - Vinodini Patel plays the Minister in The Regime. The Minister in government is a Member of the Cabinet, who forms part of the policy and decision-making process that is central to government action, so Patel's character should work alongside Elena. Patel was in the 2023 movie Wicked Little Letters and the film And Mrs.