Free State of Jones Cast
The cast of Free State of Jones.
Matthew McConaughey
as Newton Knight

Matthew McConaughey portrays Newton Knight, a farmer and Confederate deserter who leads a revolt against the Confederacy during the American Civil War.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw
as Rachel

Gugu Mbatha-Raw plays the role of Rachel, a former slave who forms a romantic relationship with Newton Knight and supports his efforts in the revolt.

Mahershala Ali
as Moses Washington

Mahershala Ali portrays Moses Washington, a former slave who joins Newton Knight's rebellion against the Confederate forces.

Keri Russell
as Serena Knight

Keri Russell plays Serena Knight, Newton Knight's first wife who leaves him due to his involvement in the rebellion.

Jacob Lofland
as Daniel

Jacob Lofland portrays Daniel, a young boy who becomes a trusted ally of Newton Knight in the fight against the Confederacy.

Sean Bridgers
as Sumrall

Sean Bridgers plays the role of Sumrall, a Confederate sympathizer who opposes Newton Knight's rebellion.

Brad Carter
as Lieutenant Barbour

Brad Carter portrays Lieutenant Barbour, a Confederate officer who challenges Newton Knight's authority.

Jane McNeill
as Miss Ellie

Jane McNeill plays Miss Ellie, a supporter of Newton Knight and his rebellion against the Confederacy.

Gary Grubbs
as Prosecuting Attorney
Christopher Berry
as Jasper
Joe Chrest
as Amos Deason
David Jensen
as Quitman
Kurt Krause
as Injured Soldier
Carlton Caudle
as Confederate Color Guard
Martin Bats Bradford
as Freedman 1
Matt Lintz
as Matthew Yates
Kerry Cahill
as Mary
Jessica Collins
as Annie
Juan Gaspard
as Confederate Soldier
Liza J. Bennett
as Junie Lee
David Maldonado
as Polling Station Clerk
Serenity Neil
as Schoolgirl
Lawrence Turner
as Chester
Lara Grice
as Mrs. Deason
Wayne Pére
as Col. Robert Lowry
Jim Klock
as Farmer 1
Emily Bossak
as Town Folk
P.J. Marshall
as Sergeant
Ritchie Montgomery
as Third Man
Mattie Liptak
as Stillman Coleman
Jill Jane Clements
as Aunt Sally
Thomas Francis Murphy
as Col. McLemore
Johnny McPhail
as Old Man
Bill Tangradi
as Lt. Barbour
William Mark McCullough
as First Man
Sam Malone
as Edward James - Cotton Field Worker
Kylen Davis
as Boy at Alice Hotel
Will Beinbrink
as Farmer 2
Troy Hogan
as George
Cy Parks
as Confederate Soldier
Dane Rhodes
as Ward
Lucy Faust
as Second Woman / Yeoman Farmer
Stella Allen
as Yeoman Girl
Cade Mansfield Cooksey
as Older Coleman Brother
Tahj Vaughans
as Maroon (uncredited)
Brian Lee Franklin
as Davis Knight
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