Netflix’s latest British drama Unchosen takes viewers into the oppressive lifestyle of a reclusive cult, which an escaped convict stumbles into by sheer chance.
Devoted wife and mother Rosie (Molly Windsor) is first to encounter the troubled Sam (Fra Fee), who stirs feelings in her that she’s never experienced before. But can he really be trusted?
Watching Rosie’s every move is charismatic leader Mr Phillips (Christopher Eccleston) and her cold husband Adam (Asa Butterfield), who has grand ambitions to take over when the former steps down.
Although not based on a true story, there are real-life parallels between Unchosen’s fictional cult and real suspected cases, one of which has been covered extensively via two Netflix documentaries (Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey and Trust Me: The False Prophet).
Read on for a guide to the cast of Unchosen, launching soon on Netflix.
Last updated: 21 April 2026
Unchosen cast list
Here’s an overview of the full Unchosen cast – read on for more detailed breakdowns on the key characters and the actors who play them, including where you might have seen them before.
- Molly Windsor as Rosie
- Asa Butterfield as Adam
- Fra Fee as Sam
- Siobhan Finneran as Mrs Phillips
- Christopher Eccleston as Mr Phillips
- Olivia Pickering as Grace
- Rory Wilmot as Anthony
- Aston McAuley as Isaac
- Alexa Davies as Hannah
- Nathan Aldous as Prisoner
- Darren Strange as Mr Crane
- Fabian Bevan as Matthew Phillips
- Ahmed Ismail as Amjid
- Liam Edwards as Worshipper
- Helen Austin as News Reporter
- Scott Burchell as Worker
- Yasmine Holness-Dove as Police Officer
Molly Windsor as Rosie
About the character: Rosie is a dutiful wife and mother living within a conservative Christian cult. Her life is thrown into turmoil when she encounters Sam, an escaped prisoner, which forces her to confront the reality of her world and question her place within the community.
Where you’ve seen Molly Windsor before: Windsor’s main roles have come in the TV shows Cheat, Traces and War of the Worlds.
Asa Butterfield as Adam
About the character: Adam is Rosie’s husband and a central figure in the cult community. In the series, Adam’s marriage to Rosie begins to crack under the strain of Sam’s arrival and the mounting pressures within their insular world.
Where you’ve seen Asa Butterfield before: Butterfield has been a key fixture of British film and television for some years, appearing in Netflix’s Sex Education, Apple TV’s The Space Between Us, Martin Scorsese’s Hugo and the 2013 sci-fi Ender’s Game.
Fra Fee as Sam
About the character: Sam is an escaped prisoner whose sudden appearance in the cult community acts as a catalyst for Rosie’s transformation. He presents himself as Rosie’s potential saviour, but his dark criminal past raises questions about where the true danger lies.
Where you’ve seen Fra Fee before: Fee has been seen across the world of TV and film, appearing in Marvel’s Hawkeye, Apple TV’s Prime Target and Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon.
Siobhan Finneran as Mrs Phillips
About the character: Mrs Phillips is the wife of cult leader Mr Phillips and a figure of authority within the community. Her loyalty to the cult and her husband is tested as the story unfolds.
Where you’ve seen Siobhan Finneran before: An icon of British TV and film, Finneran has appeared in celebrated shows like Happy Valley, Downton Abbey and Time, as well as critically-acclaimed releases like Apostasy, The Selfish Giant and Boy A.
Christopher Eccleston as Mr Phillips
About the character: Mr Phillips is the leader of the religious cult and husband to Mrs Phillips. He commands the community with strict rules and sermons about the evils of the outside world, while maintaining a façade of harmony and safety.
Where you’ve seen Christopher Eccleston before: Viewers of Unchosen may recognise Eccleston for playing a similar role in HBO’s The Leftovers. In addition, sci-fi fans will also recognise him from Doctor Who and Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later.
Aston McAuley plays Isaac
About the character: Isaac is Adam’s brother, who has been tempted by the lure of the outside world.
Where you’ve seen Aston McAuley before: He’s appeared in BBC police drama Rebus, Netflix thriller Behind Her Eyes and relationship drama Trigonometry.
Alexa Davies plays Hannah
About the character: Hannah is Isaac’s wife and Adam’s sister-in-law, who is expecting a baby.
Where you’ve seen Alexa Davies before: Davies is perhaps best known for her comedy work, including Raised by Wolves, Detectorists and Dead Pixels. However, she’s also taken dramatic turns in Harlots, White House Farm, COBRA and The Long Shadow.
Supporting Unchosen cast
- Olivia Pickering as Grace
- Rory Wilmot as Anthony
- Nathan Aldous as Prisoner
- Darren Strange as Mr Crane
- Fabian Bevan as Matthew Phillips
- Ahmed Ismail as Amjid
- Liam Edwards as Worshipper
- Helen Austin as News Reporter
- Scott Burchell as Worker
- Yasmine Holness-Dove as Police Officer
Unchosen is on Netflix from Tuesday 21 April 2026. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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