Cast of Sharp Objects

Amy Adams portrays Camille Preaker, a journalist who returns to her hometown to investigate a series of brutal murders.

Patricia Clarkson plays Adora Crellin, Camille's controlling mother with a dark secret.

Chris Messina stars as Richard Willis, a detective helping Camille with the murder investigation.

Eliza Scanlen takes on the role of Amma Crellin, Camille's half-sister who has a wild, unpredictable personality.

Matt Craven is Bill Vickery, the town's police chief with his own approach to solving the case.

Henry Czerny plays Alan Crellin, Adora's subdued and loyal husband.

Taylor John Smith appears as John Keene, a young man connected to the murder victims.

Madison Davenport portrays Ashley Wheeler, John Keene's girlfriend.

Miguel Sandoval is Frank Curry, Camille's editor who urges her to take on the murder investigation assignment.

Sophia Lillis plays young Camille Preaker in flashbacks that reveal parts of her troubled past.

Lulu Wilson is Marian Crellin, Camille's deceased younger sister seen in flashbacks.

Elizabeth Perkins plays Jackie O'Neill, a longtime friend of the Crellin family with a penchant for gossip.