Cast of W.E.

Abbie Cornish plays Wally Winthrop, a character in the present day obsessed with the romance between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII.

Andrea Riseborough portrays Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee whose relationship with Edward VIII led to his abdication.

James D'Arcy takes on the role of Edward, the King of England who abdicated the throne for the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson.

Oscar Isaac plays Evgeni, a security guard who forms a close bond with Wally Winthrop in modern-day New York.

Richard Coyle depicts William Winthrop, Wally's psychiatrist husband in the contemporary narrative.

David Harbour assumes the role of Ernest, Wallis Simpson’s second husband, whom she divorced to be with Edward.

James Fox takes on the character of King George V, the reigning monarch before his son Edward ascends the throne.

Judy Parfitt portrays Queen Mary, the consort of King George V and mother to Edward.

Haluk Bilginer plays Al Fayed, a character who adds depth to the modern storyline of Wally Winthrop.

Geoffrey Palmer assumes the role of Stanley Baldwin, the British Prime Minister during the abdication crisis.

Natalie Dormer takes the part of Elizabeth, known as the Duchess of York, who becomes Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

Laurence Fox depicts Bertie, the Duke of York and brother to Edward, who later becomes King George VI following Edward's abdication.