The New Pope (TV) Cast
The cast of The New Pope. Updated on July 9, 2025.
86 actors
Jude Law
as Pius XIII / Lenny Belardo (9 episodes)

Jude Law plays Lenny Belardo, also known as Pope Pius XIII, the central figure returning in this sequel series.

John Malkovich
as Giovanni Paolo III / Sir John Brannox (9 episodes)

John Malkovich stars as Sir John Brannox, who becomes Pope Giovanni Paolo III in the series.

Silvio Orlando
as Cardinal Voiello (9 episodes)

Silvio Orlando portrays Cardinal Voiello, a key figure within the Vatican's political machinations.

Cécile de France
as Sofia Dubois (9 episodes)

Cécile de France plays Sofia Dubois, who is involved in the communication aspects of the Vatican.

Javier Cámara
as Cardinal Gutierrez (9 episodes)

Javier Cámara takes on the role of Cardinal Gutierrez, who has a pivotal role in the series.

Ludivine Sagnier
as Esther (9 episodes)

Ludivine Sagnier portrays Esther, a character with connections to the church from the previous series.

Maurizio Lombardi
as Cardinal Mario Assente (9 episodes)

Maurizio Lombardi plays Cardinal Mario Assente, one of the prominent cardinals in the series.

Henry Goodman
as Danny (9 episodes)

Henry Goodman appears as Danny, contributing to the intricate Vatican narrative.

Massimo Ghini
as Cardinal Spalletta (9 episodes)

Massimo Ghini is cast as Cardinal Spalletta, adding to the complex political landscape.

Mark Ivanir
as Bauer (9 episodes)

Mark Ivanir plays Bauer, a character with a mysterious role in the Vatican's activities.

Ulrich Thomsen
as Doctor Lindegard (9 episodes)

Ulrich Thomsen portrays Doctor Lindegard, involved in the series' medical storyline.

Nicolas Porcelli
as (1 episode)
Sinne Mutsaers
as Sky Journalist (1 episode)
Gianluigi Calvani
as Fraticello (1 episode)
Marcella Sacco
as (1 episode)
Giorgio Braschi
as (1 episode)
Giorgio Isopi
as (1 episode)
Ian Sutton
as (1 episode)
John Henderson Howard
as (1 episode)
Francesca Cutolo
as (1 episode)
Bea Maria Salvador
as (1 episode)
Ahmed Ali Boutgoula
as (1 episode)
Marina Viro
as Esther's Interviewer (1 episode)
Nicolò Galasso
as Franciscan (2 episodes)
Giulio Della Monica
as Franciscan (2 episodes)
Marilyn Manson
as Marilyn Manson (1 episode)
Alberto Rosini
as (1 episode)
Giampaolo Nerini
as Priest (2 episodes)
Mara Fronzi
as (1 episode)
David Sebasti
as (1 episode)
Sharon Stone
as Sharon Stone (1 episode)
Tim Barlow
as Lord Brannox (2 episodes)
Enzo Samaritani
as (1 episode)
Osvaldo Alzari
as (3 episodes)
Christian Erickson
as (3 episodes)
Luciano Roffi
as (3 episodes)
Emmanuel Dabone
as (3 episodes)
Libero Sansavini
as (3 episodes)
Sergio Forconi
as (3 episodes)
Michael Fitzpatrick
as (3 episodes)
Michelangelo Tarditti
as (3 episodes)
Guido Roncalli
as (3 episodes)
Giancarlo Fares
as Girolamo's Caregiver (1 episode)
Joshua Smallwood
as Adam Brannox (4 episodes)
Alessandro Riceci
as Fabiano (4 episodes)
Tony Allotta
as (4 episodes)
J. David Hinze
as Leopold Essence (1 episode)
Janet Henfrey
as Lady Brannox (1 episode)
Marcello Romolo
as Tommaso Viglietti (2 episodes)
Calum Potts
as John Brannox - 12 (2 episodes)
Mitchell Mullen
as Emory Kitsworth (1 episode)
Charlie Potts
as Adam Brannox - 12 (2 episodes)
Claudio Bigagli
as Duilio Guicciardini (3 episodes)
Agnieszka Jania
as Sister Ivanka (4 episodes)
Antonio Petrocelli
as Monsignor Luigi Cavallo (6 episodes)
Kiruna Stamell
as The Abbess (6 episodes)
Nora Waldstätten
as Sister Lisette (6 episodes)
Robert Brodie Booth
as Reporter (2 episodes)
Ramón García
as Cardinal Aguirre (6 episodes)
Jessica Piccolo Valerani
as Sister Pamela (4 episodes)
Evandro Inetti
as Vatican Photographer (2 episodes)
Enea Barozzi
as Attanasio (3 episodes)
Edoardo Bussi
as Girolamo (4 episodes)
Daria Baykalova
as Bauer's Girlfriend (3 episodes)
Kika Georgiou
as Donna Divisa Rossa (6 episodes)
Yuliya Snigir
as Ewa Nowak (1 episode)
Houssem Benali
as Ahmed (1 episode)
Zaki Bibawi Ayyad
as Faisal (5 episodes)
Tomas Arana
as Thomas Altbruck (4 episodes)
Federica Corti
as (2 episodes)
Valentina Bernabei
as (1 episode)
Marcello Marziali
as Don Mimmo (4 episodes)
Fabiola Cimminella
as (1 episode)
Eco Andriolo Ranzi
as Sister Caterina (6 episodes)
Lore Stefanek
as Attanasio's Mother (2 episodes)
Nicole Biscaro
as (1 episode)
Chiara Mocci
as Young Prostitute (2 episodes)
Alex Esola
as Freddy Blakestone (2 episodes)
Thomas Miggiano
as Pius (6 episodes)
Matthew Smallwood
as Young John Brannox (5 episodes)
Nadee Kammellaweera
as Sister Suree (5 episodes)
Ignazio Oliva
as Father Valente (3 episodes)
Jonas Crodack
as Young Lord Brannox (3 episodes)
Hella Stichlmair
as Young Lady Brannox (3 episodes)
Massimo Cagnina
as Don Mario (5 episodes)
Daniel Vivian
as Domen (2 episodes)
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