AMC’s new anthology series Dispatches from Elsewhere has a cast of quirky characters that includes legends like Sally Field and André Benjamin (a.k.a. André 3000). Created for television by Jason Segel, the show is based on the 2013 alternative reality-themed documentary The Institute.
Dispatches from Elsewhere season 1 follows numerous individuals whom are recruited by the clandestine Jejune Institute. They play a fascinating game - one that could provide them with meaning, or perhaps be part of dangerous conspiracy. With the charismatic Octavio Coleman running the show, the competitors learn more about themselves while spotting oddities as the game intensifies. Dispatches from Elsewhere season 1 features music by Atticus Ross (Watchmen).
The main cast of Dispatches from Elsewhere main cast features Segel himself in the leading role, along with a powerful supporting cast. Here’s our character guide for Dispatches from Elsewhere season 1 on AMC.
Jason Segel As Peter And Eve Lindley As Simone
Series creator Jason Segel co-stars in Dispatches from Elsewhere as Peter, a man who’s trapped by life routines and seeks meaning through a mysterious game. On television, Segel is best known for portraying Marshall Eriksen in How I Met Your Mother. On the big screen, he’s starred in The Muppets and The End of the Tour.
Newcomer Eve Lindley co-stars as Simone, a woman whose personality contrasts (and perhaps complements) Peter’s way of approaching life. Lindley portrayed Hot Carla in Mr. Robot season 2 and Frida in Outsiders.
Andre Benjamin As Fredwynn
Andre Benjamin stars in Dispatches from Elsewhere season 1 as Fredwynn, a paranoid genius. In pop culture, Benjamin is best known as recording artist Andre 3000 and as a founding member of iconic hip-hop group Outkast. He portrayed Jimi Hendrix in Jimi: All Is by My Side and Tcherny in High Life.
Sally Field As Janice Foster
Two-time Oscar winner Sally Field co-stars as Janice Foster, a woman with an endearing personality and hopeful outlook. Field is best known for acclaimed performances in Steel Magnolias, Forrest Gump, and Lincoln. Her mother, Margaret Field, starred in the 1951 science fiction classic The Man from Planet X.
Richard E. Grant As Octavio Coleman, Esq.
In Dispatches from Elsewhere season 1, Richard E. Grant portrays the enigmatic Octavio Coleman, Esq., the head of the Jejune Institute. Grant earned an Oscar nomination for his supporting performance in the 2018 film Can You Ever Forgive Me? He made his film debut in the 1987 cult classic Withnail & I, and recently appeared as Allegiant General Enric Pryde in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
The Dispatches from Elsewhere Supporting Cast
- Cecilia Balagot as Clara - A mysterious woman pursued by the game competitors. Cecilia Balagot starred as Isadora Smackle in Girls Meets World. She previously portrayed Grace Sanchez in Desperate Housewives. Tara Lynne Barr as Young Janice - Tara Lynne Barr starred as Laura Myers in Casual. Joe Forbrich - Joe Forbrich portrayed Detective Joe Cormack in Law & Order. Cherise Boothe as Lee - Cherise Boothe has appeared in 42 and The Blacklist.
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