The Tempest (Film) Cast List

The Tempest (Film) Cast List

Helen Mirren

Miranda's mother and the main character of the film. The casting of Mirren as Prospera is a departure from Shakespeare's script for The Tempest, with its male protagonist Prospero.

Felicity Jones

Prospera's daughter. She falls in love with Ferdinand and proposes marriage to him.

Djimon Hounsou

The island's original inhabitant who is later enslaved by Prospero to perform menial tasks.

Ben Whishaw

The island's spirit who, having been imprisoned by Caliban's mother, Sycorax, assists Prospera in her plans to return to Milan.

David Strathairn

King of Naples and father of Ferdinand

Reeve Carney

The heir to the Neapolitan throne. He falls in love with Miranda.

Tom Conti

A wise and reflective courtier. We find out that he helped Prospera to flee Milan.

Chris Cooper

Prospera's brother and uncle of Miranda. A cunning member of the court.

Alan Cumming

Alonso's brother. We see him throughout the play with Antonio nearby. The two work together to try to achieve their goals.

Alfred Molina

Alonso's butler. He is paired with Trinculo and the two form a 'comedy duo'.

Russell Brand

Alonso's jester. A man interested in the prospect of power.

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