Cast of The Dig

Carey Mulligan plays Edith Pretty, a wealthy widow who hires Basil Brown to excavate the burial mounds on her property.

Ralph Fiennes portrays Basil Brown, a self-taught archaeologist who is hired by Edith Pretty to excavate the burial mounds.

Lily James takes on the role of Peggy Piggott, an archaeologist who becomes involved in the excavation alongside Basil Brown.

Johnny Flynn plays Rory Lomax, a young archaeologist who forms a romantic relationship with Peggy Piggott during the excavation.

Ben Chaplin portrays Stuart Piggott, Peggy's husband and fellow archaeologist who becomes distant from her during the excavation.

Ken Stott plays Charles Phillips, a representative from the British Museum who takes an interest in the findings at the excavation site.

Archie Barnes portrays Robert Pretty, Edith Pretty's young son who develops a fascination with the archaeological discoveries.

Monica Dolan takes on the role of May Brown, Basil Brown's wife who supports him in his archaeological endeavors.