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The Mist, a gripping adaptation of Stephen King’s science-fiction horror novella, took the world by storm in 2007. Written and directed by Frank Darabont, the mastermind behind other King adaptations like Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, the film garnered critical acclaim and currently holds a 72 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With a stellar cast that brought the chilling story to life, it’s no wonder that The Mist remains a fan favorite 15 years later. So, where are the cast members now? Let’s take a look.
Thomas Jane (David Drayton)
Thomas Jane’s portrayal of desperate father David Drayton in The Mist won him many fans. Since then, he has starred in and directed Dark Country and appeared in films like The Last Son, Apache Junction, Warning Vendetta, and Murder at Yellowstone City. Jane also serves as an executive producer on his upcoming films Dig and Slayers and stars in the TV series Troppo.
Marcia Gay Harden (Mrs. Carmody)
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Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden played the villainous fundamentalist Mrs. Carmody in The Mist. Afterward, she starred in films like Home, Thomas Kinkade’s Home for Christmas, Fifty Shades Darker, and Fifty Shades Freed. In 2021, she appeared in Amy Poehler’s Moxie and currently stars in the TV series Uncoupled.
Laurie Holden (Amanda Dunfrey)
Laurie Holden portrayed gun-wielding school teacher Amanda Dunfrey in The Mist. She later joined another Darabont project, The Walking Dead, as Andrea from 2010 to 2013. Currently, she plays Crimson Countess in the hit Amazon Prime Video series The Boys and has appeared in films like Dumb and Dumber To, Dragged Across Concrete, Arctic Dogs, and Fireheart.
Andre Braugher (Brent Norton)
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Andre Braugher played big-city lawyer Brent Norton in The Mist. Known for his dramatic roles, Braugher is best known for his role as Frank Pembleton in the series Homicide: Life on the Street. More recently, he transitioned to comedy with his role as Captain Raymond Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and portrayed real-life journalist Dean Baquet in the movie She Said.
Toby Jones (Ollie Weeks)
English actor Toby Jones played supermarket employee Ollie Weeks in The Mist. Afterward, he starred in political movies like W. and Frost/Nixon and continued playing Dobby the house elf in the Harry Potter franchise. More recently, he appeared in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and A Boy Called Christmas and is set to appear in the TV series The English alongside Emily Blunt.
William Sadler (Jim Grondin)
William Sadler portrayed arrogant mechanic Jim Grondin in The Mist. Following the film, he snagged roles in Eagle Eye and The Good Student. In Bill & Ted Face the Music, he portrayed Death, and he also played Michael Flynn in the Showtime miniseries The Comey Rule.
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