The Great (TV) Cast
The cast of The Great. Updated on August 31, 2025.
64 actors
Elle Fanning
as Catherine II of Russia (30 episodes)

Elle Fanning portrays Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia. Catherine is a young and ambitious woman who becomes determined to change the country for the better after marrying Peter III.

Phoebe Fox
as Marial (30 episodes)

Phoebe Fox plays the role of Marial, a lady-in-waiting and confidante to Catherine. Marial is a witty and cunning character who helps Catherine navigate the treacherous court of the Russian royal court.

Gwilym Lee
as Grigor Dymov (30 episodes)

Gwilym Lee plays the character of Grigor Dymov, a close friend and ally of Catherine. Grigor is a loyal and dedicated confidante who stands by Catherine's side throughout her journey to become the Empress.

Adam Godley
as Archbishop (30 episodes)

Adam Godley portrays the Archbishop, a high-ranking clergyman in the Russian Orthodox Church. The Archbishop plays a significant role in the political and religious landscape of Catherine's reign.

Douglas Hodge
as General Velementov (30 episodes)

Douglas Hodge plays General Velementov, a military officer who serves under Peter III. General Velementov is a stern and disciplined soldier who becomes entangled in the power struggles between Catherine and Peter.

Belinda Bromilow
as Elizabeth Petrovna (30 episodes)

Belinda Bromilow portrays Elizabeth Petrovna, a member of the Russian royal court. Elizabeth Petrovna is a complex character with her own motivations and desires, adding to the intrigue of the series.

Bayo Gbadamosi
as Arkady (30 episodes)
Nicholas Hoult
as Peter III of Russia (30 episodes)

Nicholas Hoult portrays Peter III of Russia, Catherine's husband. Peter III is depicted as a naive and ineffective ruler who is more interested in partying and indulging in his own pleasures than governing the country.

Sacha Dhawan
as Orlo (20 episodes)

Sacha Dhawan portrays Orlo, a military general and advisor to Catherine. Orlo is a key figure in Catherine's rise to power and provides her with valuable guidance and support.

Charity Wakefield
as Georgina Dymova (22 episodes)
Florence Keith-Roach
as Tatyana (30 episodes)
Liv Hill
as Angeline (1 episode)
Liam Fleming
as Guard #1 (1 episode)
John Sessions
as Bishop Tarcinkus (1 episode)
Kemi-Bo Jacobs
as Marina (4 episodes)
Mark Ramsay
as Bishop Kalinka (1 episode)
Miles Jupp
as Maxim the Painter (1 episode)
Christianne Oliveira
as Countess Belanova (1 episode)
Ezra Faroque Khan
as Bishop Leontius (2 episodes)
Jordan Kagaba
as Footman (2 episodes)
Daniel Tuite
as Lieutenant One (1 episode)
Dan Wyllie
as Garry Illych Brezhnev (1 episode)
Asheq Akhtar
as Chef Louis (2 episodes)
Natalie Dew
as Lizaveta (1 episode)
Charlie Price
as Ivan (3 episodes)
Waleed Akhtar
as Oleg Kaminsky (1 episode)
Komal Amin
as Unknown Lady of the Court (1 episode)
Louis Hynes
as Vlad (6 episodes)
Lorenzo Vigevano
as Guard (1 episode)
Blake Harrison
as Colonel Svenska (2 episodes)
Grace Chilton
as Serf Khristina (1 episode)
Raphael Sowole
as Ambassador Anders (1 episode)
Geoff Bell
as General Ekberg (1 episode)
James Smith
as Count Gorky of Norilsk (1 episode)
Sebastian de Souza
as Leo (8 episodes)
Christophe Tek
as Tartar Nick (4 episodes)
Stewart Scudamore
as Tolsten (3 episodes)
Abraham Popoola
as Rostov (2 episodes)
Danusia Samal
as Lady Antonia Svenska (9 episodes)
Richard Pyros
as Count Raskolnikov (2 episodes)
Tristan Beint
as Lieutenant Bukharin (1 episode)
Scott Karim
as Brisky (1 episode)
Jamie Demetriou
as Doctor Chekhov (4 episodes)
Dustin Demri-Burns
as Voltaire (2 episodes)
Julian Barratt
as Doctor Vinodel (1 episode)
Ali Ariaie
as Raskolvy (1 episode)
Jane Mahady
as Katya Velcra (1 episode)
Ashwin Bolar
as Doctor Smirnov (2 episodes)
Anthony Cozens
as Melnikoff (1 episode)
Tom Gaskin
as Shubin (1 episode)
Toto Bruin
as Manya (1 episode)
Tarik Badwan
as Bandit 2 (1 episode)
Alistair Green
as Count Smolny (4 episodes)
Keon Martial-Phillip
as Soldier Vasily (1 episode)
Max Boast
as Pugachev / Peter Double (1 episode)
Grace Molony
as Queen Agnes (13 episodes)
Freddie Fox
as King Hugo (13 episodes)
Billy Postlethwaite
as The Sultan (1 episode)
Henry Meredith
as Maxim (2 episodes)
Franck Assi
as Soldier Alex (1 episode)
Osian Roberts
as Soldier (Elizabeth's) (1 episode)
Bill Bekele
as Alyosha (1 episode)
Sam Coulson
as Pugachev / Peter Double (1 episode)
James McNicholas
as Doctor Bjørn Vinge (1 episode)
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