Diving into the world of the ‘Bourne’ film series, ‘Treadstone’ is an action-packed drama television series set to premiere on USA Network on October 15, 2019. Created by Tim King, who also serves as an executive producer, the series explores the origins and present-day story of Operation Treadstone, a CIA black ops program that transforms recruits into superhuman assassins through behavior modification. In the first season, viewers will witness sleeper agents being awakened and embarking on deadly missions across the globe. Let’s take a closer look at the cast of Treadstone.
Jeremy Irvine: J. Randolph Bentley
English actor Jeremy Irvine takes on the lead role of J. Randolph Bentley in this new series. Making his film debut in the 2011 epic war film ‘War Horse,’ Irvine is also known for his roles in ‘The Railway Man,’ ‘Great Expectations,’ ‘Fallen,’ and ‘The Woman in Black: Angel of Death.’ Born in London in 1990, Irvine began acting at the age of 16. An interesting fact about this actor is that he suffers from type 1 diabetes, requiring him to inject insulin four times a day.
Brian J. Smith: Doug McKenna
American actor Brian J. Smith portrays the character Doug McKenna. Born in Dallas, Texas, on October 12, 1981, Smith studied at the Juilliard School’s Drama Division, where he completed the four-year program. He is best known for playing Will Gorski in ‘Sense8’ and Lieutenant Matthew Scott in ‘Stargate Universe.’ Smith also played Jim O’Connor in the 2013 revival of ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance.
Omar Metwally: Mr. Edwards
Omar Metwally takes on the role of Mr. Edwards in ‘Treadstone.’ Born in New York and currently residing in Los Angeles, Metwally began his acting career in 1999, working in both film and television. His notable television series include ‘The Affair,’ ‘Non-Stop,’ and ‘Mr. Robot,’ while his film credits feature ‘Miral,’ ‘Munich,’ and ‘Rendition.’ In addition to his film and television work, Metwally has also collaborated with the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival as an actor and director.
Tracy Ifeachor: Tara Coleman
British actress Tracy Ifeachor portrays Tara Coleman in ‘Treadstone.’ Often associated with The CW vampire series ‘The Originals,’ in which she played Aya Al-Rashid, Ifeachor also appeared as Abigail Naismith in the Doctor Who Christmas special ‘The End of Time.’ Born in Plymouth, Devon, England, Ifeachor is of Nigerian Igbo origin. She studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama before landing a role in her first feature film, ‘Blooded,’ directed by Ed Boase.
Han Hyo-Joo: SoYun
South Korean actress Han Hyo-Joo was born in North Chungcheong Province in 1987 and studied theater and film at Dongguk University. Known for her roles in television series such as ‘Spring Waltz,’ ‘Brilliant Legacy,’ ‘W,’ and ‘Dong Yi,’ she has also starred in the 2015 romance film ‘The Beauty Inside’ and the 2013 film ‘Cold Eyes.’ In the latter, she won the Best Actress Award at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards. In ‘Treadstone,’ she plays the role of SoYun.
Gabrielle Scharnitzky: Petra
Gabrielle Scharnitzky is a German actress known for her roles in ‘The Game,’ ‘Wolfenstein: The Old Blood,’ and ‘Verliebt in Berlin.’ Born in Bavaria in 1956, Scharnitzky takes on the role of Petra in ‘Treadstone.’
Emilia Schule: A Rising Star
Emilia Schule is a German actress born in Russia in 1992. She moved to Berlin with her parents when she was just one year old. As a child, Schule studied dance and began her acting career in German commercials. She then landed roles in several German movies, including the leading role in ‘Freche Machen.’ This led to her roles in other films, such as Sophie in ‘Gangs,’ followed by appearances in ‘Rock It!’ and ‘Freche Madchen 2.’
Michelle Forbes: Ellen Becker
Michelle Forbes, an American actress with Mexican heritage, plays the role of Ellen Becker. Beginning her career in 1987, Forbes has appeared in numerous television series and films. She is perhaps best known for her dual role in ‘Guiding Light,’ for which she won a Saturn Award and received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Forbes is also recognized for her roles in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,’ ‘Homicide: Life on the Street,’ ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ ’24,’ ‘In Treatment,’ and ‘Durham County.’ Her movie roles include ‘Kalifornia,’ ‘Escape from L.A.,’ and ‘Swimming with Sharks.’ Forbes was married to Ross Kettle from 1990 to 1997.
Michael Gaston: Dan Levine
Michael Gaston takes on the character of Dan Levine in ‘Treadstone.’ Sometimes credited as Michael B. Gaston, this American actor is known for playing Quinn in ‘Prison Break’ and Gray Anderson in ‘Jericho.’ He also had a recurring role in ‘The Mentalist.’ In addition to his television career, Gaston has worked in theater. He is married to screenwriter and playwright Kate Fodor, and the couple has two children together.
Shruti Haasan: Nira Patel
Indian singer and film actress Shruti Haasan plays the character of Nira Patel. The daughter of professional actors Sarika Thakur and Kamal Haasan, Shruti is one of the leading actresses in South Indian cinema and has won three Filmfare Awards South. Haasan began her career as a child but made her adult acting debut in the 2009 Bollywood film ‘Luck.’ She was born in Chennai, India, in 1986.
Recurring Roles
Viewers of ‘Treadstone’ will also see some actors appearing in recurring roles. These include Patrick Fugit playing the role of Stephen Haynes and Tess Haubrich in the role of Samantha McKenna.
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