Netflix’sSirensis a dark comedy with an exceptional cast. The series follows Devin DeWitt as she heads to her sister’s place of employment—a millionaire’s mansion—in hopes of dragging her sister Simone back to help care for their father with dementia. The only problem is that Simone’s boss, Michaela, seems to have some strange influence over the people around her, especially Simone.Sirensis dark and mysterious, but these details are juxtaposed by the unique brand of comedy that drives the series forward. Naturally, this requires a talented cast of actors to make work.
Sirens, which releases on Netflix on August 18, 2025, comes from creator and executive producer Molly Smith Metzler and is based on her stage play,Elemeno Pea.The dark comedy series features an exciting cast, with actors best known from projects likeThe White Lotus,House of the Dragon,May December,Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and much, much more. The characters these performers play are full of their own dark secrets, which are slowly revealed as they are pushed and pulled to their breaking points.Sirensis pure intrigue and mystery, and understanding its characters is the perfect place to start.
Meghann Fahy As Devon DeWitt
Date Of Birth: Aug 14, 2025
Actor: Meghann Fahy, raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, gained her first recurring TV role in 2010 in the form of the soap operaOne Life to Livebefore appearing in a variety of series likeChicago Fire,Blue Bloods, andThe Good Wife. Fahy’s breakthrough role came with the 2017 drama seriesThe Bold Type, in which she played Sutton Brady. From there,she gained wider spread fame playing Daphne Sullivan inseason 2 of the anthologyThe While Lotusin 2022, leading to her role as Merritt Monaco in 2024’sThe Perfect Couple.
One Life to Live(2010 - 2012)
The Perfect Couple(2024)
Merritt Monaco
Character:Fahy plays Devon DeWitt in Netflix’sSirens, a blue-collar fast food worker and full-time caregiver to her father with dementia. Devon is a bit of a mess who continuously makes questionable life decisions to cope with her own inner chaos. Her sister, Simone, stopped returning Devon’s calls after she landed a fancy new job. So, it’s up to Devon inSirensto head to the fancy island where Simone is employed to drag her back home to help with their ill father.
Milly Alcock As Simone DeWitt
Date Of Birth: July 02, 2025
Actor:Australian actor Milly Alcock began her acting career in 2014 playing a variety of small parts in series likeWonderland(2014), andA Place to Call Home(2018) before her breakout role as Meg Adams in 2019’sUpright. From there, Alcock claimed prominent roles inThe GloamingandReckoningin 2020. This led to the actor’s best-known role astheyounger version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryenin HBO’sGame of Thronesprequel,House of the Dragon, in 2022.
House of the Dragon(2022)
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
Character:Alcock plays Simone DeWitt inSirens, Devon’s younger sister, who initially went to law school before becoming the personal assistant to millionaire philanthropist Michaela Kell. After becoming obsessed with her job, Simone cut off nearly all contact with her family, especially her father, Bruce. Devon comes to believe that there is something nefarious going on at the Kells' island home, and aims to pull her sister out of the supposed cult, even if it’s kicking and screaming.
Julianne Moore As Michaela Kell
Date Of Birth: August 16, 2025
Actor:North Carolina native Julianne Moore gained her first prominent TV role in 1985 when she joined the regular cast of the soap operaAs the World Turns. She remained with the series until 1988 before claiming her breakout role in 1993’sShort Cuts. A couple of years later,Moore gained further notoriety through her celebrated performance inTodd Haynes’Safe(1995), leading to several more big blockbusters of the decade, includingThe Lost World: Jurassic Park(1995) andThe End of the Affair(1999). Some of Moore’s other prominent roles includeHannibal(2001),The Kids Are All Right(2010),Game Change(2012),Still Alice(2014), and more.
Still Alice(2014)
Dr. Alice Howland
Character:Moore plays Michaela Kell in Netflix’sSirens, the influential wife of millionaire Peter Kell and Simone’s boss. Michaela seems to have a strange effect on those around her, leading Devon to believe that the picturesque island is the center of a bizarre cult. However, Simone seems completely oblivious to the toxic dynamic here, instead treating Michaela like an idol and best friend.
Kevin Bacon As Peter Kell
Date Of Birth: June 12, 2025
Actor:Philadelphia nativeKevin Bacon had his film debut with 1978’sNational Lampoon’s Animal House, which ultimately catapulted him into fame. This led toBacon’s starring roles in the 1980s hitsDiner(1982) andFootloose(1984). Going into the 1990s, the actor appeared in prominent features likeJFK(1991),Apollo 13(1995),Losing Chase(1996), and much, much more. Bacon’s more recent projects includeYou Should Have Left(2020),Space Oddity(2022),Leave the World Behind(2023), andThe Bondsman(2025).
The Bondsman(2025)
Hub Halloran
Character:Bacon plays Peter Kell in Netflix’sSirens, Michaela’s millionaire husband. Peter seems significantly more laid-back than his wife, and he is far more liked by his general staff for precisely this reason. Still, he is more or less hands-off regarding Michaela’s ways, allowing her to run the home and events as she pleases.
Sirens Supporting Cast & Characters
Meet The Supporting Cast & Characters Of Sirens
Glenn Howerton as Ethan Corbin II- Glenn Howerton, best known for playing Dennis Reynolds inIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, plays Ethan inSirens, Simone’s wealthy summer fling.
Josh Segarra As Raymond- Devon’s boss and sort-of boyfriend inSirens, Raymond, is played by Josh Segarra, best known forThe Electric Company,Sirens(the 2014 British series), andArrow.
Bill Camp as Bruce DeWitt- Actor Bill Camp, known forThe Queen’s Gambit,The Night Of, andZero Day, plays Devon and Simone’s father, Bruce, inSirens.
Felix Solis as Jose- Jose, the grounds manager in Sirens, is played by Felix Solis, best known forOzark,The Rookie: Feds, andTinto.
Lauren Weedman as Patrice- Patrice is the head chef of the Kells' household inSirens. She is played by Lauren Weedman, best known forHacks,The Little Hours, andLooking.
Trevor Salter as Jordan- Trevor Salter fromRicki and the FlashandDoin' It, plays Jordan inSirens, a handsome yacht captain who takes an interest in Devon.
Britne Oldford as Missy- Britne Oldford, known forDead Rings,Hunters, andSkins, plays Missy inSirens, a member of the Kells' household staff.
