Missing You on Netflix Cast and Character Guide

Rosalind Eleazar as Kat Donovan

The “Slow Horses” star plays Detective Inspector Kat Donovan, who is still trying to solve the mystery of her father’s murder – and why her fiancé Josh mysteriously disappeared 11 years ago.

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Richard Armitage as Sergeant Ellis Stagger

Armitage, who previously starred in the Netflix adaptations of Coben’s “Fool Me Once” and “The Stranger,” plays Sergeant Ellis Stagger, who takes Kat on a missing person’s case when it appears to be connected to her fiancé Josh.

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Ashley Walters as Josh Buchanan

The actor and rapper known for “Top Boy,” “Cuffs” and “Bulletproof” plays writer Josh Buchanan. As “Missing You” begins, Josh disappeared from Kat’s life without a word 11 years ago, even though they were engaged. When he seems to have reappeared, Kate must decide whether to contact him and demand answers or move on and let him go.

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James Nesbitt as Calligan

Nesbitt previously starred in the Netflix series “Stay Close,” based on the Coben novel of the same name. He most recently starred in the BBC One series “Bloodlands” as DCI Tom Brannick. Here he plays a crime kingpin who Kat suspects was responsible for her father’s murder…if only she could prove it.

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Mary Malone as Aqua

Malone is known for “Doctor Who” and the Nebula TV series “The Prince”. Aqua is one of Kat’s best friends, but Kat becomes suspicious when she believes Aqua is keeping secrets about Josh from her.

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Jessica Plummer as Stacey

Stacey is a private investigator whose skills and connections come in handy as Kat searches for Josh. Plummer, who is also a singer, is known for playing Chantelle Atkins on “EastEnders”. She previously starred in the limited series “The Girl Before” with David Oyelowo.

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Brigid Zengeni as Odette

Brigid Zengeni plays Kat’s mother Odette, who is happy to leave the past in the past. Her previous television credits include “Prosper”, “The Artful Dodger” and “Totally Completely Fine”.

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Charlie Hamblett as Charlie Parker

The actor who played Sebastian in “Killing Eve” stars as a new detective who helps Kat with her investigations into a missing man and Josh’s return. Hamblett’s other credits include the UK version of “Ghosts” and the Paramount+ series “The Burning Girls.”

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Marc Warren as Monte Leburne

The “Van Der Valk” star plays career criminal Monte Leburne, who confessed to the murder of Kat’s father. When Kat learns that he is dying, she knows that this is her last chance to get answers from him.

Lenny Henry as Clint Donovan

The stand-up comedian and actor plays Kat’s late father, Clint Donovan, a police officer whose stabbing death years before still haunts her. Henry also plays Sadoc Burrows in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

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Steve Pemberton as Titus

The actor and writer who co-created the classic horror sitcom “The League of Gentlemen” with “Sherlock” creator Mark Gatiss plays Titus, a dog breeder with a criminal secret.

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Oscar Kennedy as Brendan

The actor, who plays Jamie in the British series “Wreck” and also starred in “Ladhood”, stars as Brendan, who seeks Kat’s help when his mother goes missing.