A thought-provoking mystery akin to the likes ofChristopher Nolan’sMemento,The Touristhit the BBC back in January 2022, with its critical and public acclaim across the pond soon translating into praise in the US following its debut on HBO Max. A whirlwind adventure that also showcases its gorgeous Australian backdrop, it came as no surprise to many when the series waspicked up for a second outing. However, Max shockingly dropped the show from their catalog, with Netflix swooping in and saving the day, providing the upcoming second season with a rightful home. With that in mind, here is a look at some of the incredible cast of charactersThe Touristhas to offer.
The Tourist
When a man wakes up in the Australian outback with no memory, he must use the few clues he has to discover his identity before his past catches up with him.
Jamie Dornan
The Man/Elliot Stanley
Known initially only as The Man,The Touristbegins with this mysterious stranger ominously waking up in an Australian hospital with a severe case of amnesia. Although it soon becomes clear his real name is Elliot Stanley, the gripping puzzle surrounding his identity creates the backbone of the show as Stanley’s troubled Irish past swiftly begins to catch up with him. As the series continues, Dornan becomes a pensive, steadfast action hero, although,unlike a series such asReacher, this masculine lead is allowed the time to be vulnerable, thrusting the classic male hero into a progressive 2024 role model. In Season 2, The Man has traveled back to his home country withfilming in Dublin beginning in 2023.
With a screen career that dates back toSofia Coppola’sMarie Antoinettein 2006,Jamie Dornan’s rise to the top has been swift, with his portrayal of Christian Grey in theFifty Shadesfranchise solidifying him as a household name. Among his high-profile career to date, Dornan hasstarred alongside Cillian Murphyin the World War Two spy thrillerAnthropoid, portrayed thespiritual precursor to Ryan Gosling’s KeninBarb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and acted oppositeGillian Andersonin thetense crime thrillerThe Fall. A captivating performer with an eye-catching range, Dornan is merely at the beginning of what looks to be an incredible career with many an iconic role still to come. Dornan discussed his time on the series and more in aninterview with Collider’s Christina Radishback in 2022.
Danielle McDonald
Helen Chambers
Helen’s face is the first The Man sees following his sudden awakening, with that moment cementing her as a crucial component to the enigma’s journey. At the bottom of the professional ladder, Helen Chambers will stop at nothing to prove she is an expert law enforcement officer, although sometimes her dedication to her job, and specifically the case involving The Man, puts her livelihood and her marriage in jeopardy, which eventually leads to a surprising andshow-stealing romancewith The Man.
With a career that has only spanned just over a decade to date,Danielle McDonaldhas already made a name for herself, with both the public and critics alike regularly praising her impressive range of performances. From her beginning onGleein 2011 through toAmerican Horror Story, McDonald has delighted on the small screen, but perhaps her film work in the likes ofBird BoxandPatti Cake$showcases the best of her talents. To find out more about the actress and her thoughts on playing Helen Chambers inThe Tourist, check out herinterview with Collider’s Christina Radish.
Victoria Haralabidou
Lena Pascal
Lena’s journey inThe Tourist’s first season is as unique as they come, first appearing as a vision in the dreams (or nightmares) of The Man. As time goes by, these visions become stronger and more detailed, with the puzzle of Lena’s identity slowly being pieced together. By season’s end, it becomes clear that Lena marks the darkest secret from The Man’s past, with Season 2 likely to involve The Man’s attempts at redemption.
A star of both stage and screen, the Russian-bornVictoria Haralabidouhas impressed immensely across a 25-year-long acting career, with highlights including the likes ofBrides,The Secrets She Keeps, andThe Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. In the near future, Haralabidou will be playing Jacinta Brightface in two episodes ofZombie Therapy.
Shalom Brune-Franklin
Luci Miller
Luci Miller’s part in the plot ofThe Tourist’s first season is critical, with the waitress helping The Man piece together his past in the hope of protecting his future. However, Luci is hiding secrets of her own, with her growing bond with The Man soon seeming to have an ulterior motive. Sadly, Luci’s involvement in the story is limited to just the first season, but her influence on the second season’s plot shouldn’t be underestimated.
A young actress with the world at her feet,Shalom Brune-Franklin, although she has a cameo role inThor: Ragnarok, is best known for her work on television. Whether it’sThe Tourist,Doctor Doctor,Bad Mothers, orLine of Duty, Shalom never looks out of place alongside actors twice her age, with her future certainly looking bright.
Greg Larsen
Ethan Krum
Ethan Krum is the fiancée of Helen Chambers and symbolizes the familial cost of the young policewoman’s dedication to her profession. A patient and kind man at heart, and never far from a moment of absurdist comic relief, watching Ethan slowly lose faith in the woman he loves is heartbreaking, withThe Tourist’s dedication to showcasing both the mystery at its center and the ripple effects of such a tough task one of its best features. Interestingly, despite Helen and The Man now being a romantic item, Ethan is confirmed to appear in Season 2.
Perhaps the most experienced actor inThe Tourist’s talented cast,Greg Larsenis a legendary Australian performer with a back catalog that includes the likes ofHug the Sun,How Not to Behave, andYoung Rock.
The second season ofThe Touristwillofficially premiere on February 29 on Netflix, with the trailer available to watch above. All episodes ofThe TouristSeason 1 are available to stream right now on Netflix.
