The Golden Globe winning American drama The Affair is coming to ITV tonight – so buckle in for an evening of romance, scandal and family tension.
The series is airing at 9pm on ITV1, and will also be available on ITVX, so if you're looking for a classic slow-burn romantic drama to watch right now, it's your lucky day,
And if you’re curious about the cast – and where you may have seen them before – here’s a list of the characters and actors that star in the series.
The full cast of The Affair:
- Ruth Wilson as Alison Lockhart
- Joshua Jackson as Cole Lockhart
- Dominic West as Noah Solloway
- Maura Tierney as Helen Solloway
- John Doman as Bruce Butler
- Victor Williams as Detective Jeffries
- Omar Metwally as Dr Vic Ullah
- Irène Jacob as Juliette Le Gall
- Jake Siciliano as Martin Solloway
- Jadon Sand as Trevor Solloway
- Leya Catlett as Stacey Solloway
- Julia Goldani Telles as Whitney Solloway
Ruth Wilson as Alison Lockhart
Who is Alison Lockhart? Alison is the beautiful waitress embroiled in ‘The Affair’ that the series follows. As she grieves the loss of her young son, her emotional vulnerability draws Noah into their scandalous relations.
What else has Ruth Wilson been in? Ruth is known for her roles in Luther, His Dark Materials, and Small Island, as well as playing the title character in Jane Eyre.
Joshua Jackson as Cole Lockhart
Who is Cole Lockhart? Cole is Alison’s husband, a local rancher who is caught in their fading marriage.
What else has Joshua Jackson been in? He’s best known for Dawson's Creek as well as, Little Fires Everywhere, Fatal Attraction, Fringe, Karate Kid: Legends, and Dr. Death.
Dominic West as Noah Solloway
Who is Noah Solloway? A schoolteacher and family man, Noah is the figure whose decisions the series revolves around. We follow the consequences of his infidelity with Alison, which causes both families to unravel.
What else has Noah Solloway been in? Dominic is a big name in TV, having been in The Wire and The Crown, as well as plenty of films, including: Johnny English Reborn, Tomb Raider, Les Misérables, 28 Days, Tomb Raider, and Chicago, amongst others.
Maura Tierney as Helen Solloway
Who is Helen Solloway? Helen is Noah’s wife and mother to their three kids. After 20 years of marriage, she is forced to come to terms with his infidelity.
What else has Maura Tierney been in? Maura has starred in Law & Order, Twisters, The Iron Claw, Beautiful Boy, Finding Amanda, Forces of Nature and the political drama, The Good Wife.
John Doman as Bruce Butler
Who is Bruce Butler? Bruce is Helen’s father, whose strained relationship with Noah is established early in the series.
What else has John Doman been in? John has had some major TV appearances, including Borgia, Gotham, Blue Valentine, The Wire, The Boys, and The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Catalina Sandino Moreno as Luisa León
Who is Luisa León? Luisa is Cole’s later partner and wife, who struggles with her immigration status.
What else has Catalina Sandino Moreno been in? Catalina’s credits include Silent Night, Barbarians, Custody, and the recent From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.
Victor Williams as Detective Jeffries
Who is Detective Jeffries? Detective Jeffries is responsible for investigating the central crime that frames the series, piecing together the facts through one-on-one interviews.
What else has Victor Williams been in? Victor is best known for his role in The King of Queens, alongside others in The Sinner, Bewitched, Sneaky Pete, and The Land of Steady Habits.
The Affair is now streaming on ITV1 and ITVX.
