The Serpent (TV) Cast
The cast of The Serpent. Updated on August 11, 2025.
56 actors
Tahar Rahim
as Charles Sobhraj (8 episodes)

Tahar Rahim plays the role of Charles Sobhraj, the infamous serial killer and conman. Charles Sobhraj is a charismatic and manipulative figure who uses his charm to prey upon unsuspecting tourists in Southeast Asia.

Jenna Coleman
as Marie-Andrée Leclerc (8 episodes)

Jenna Coleman portrays Marie-Andrée Leclerc, the girlfriend and accomplice of Charles Sobhraj. Marie-Andrée Leclerc becomes entangled in Charles' criminal activities and must grapple with her own conflicting emotions and loyalty.

Ellie Bamber
as Angela Knippenberg (8 episodes)

Ellie Bamber takes on the role of Angela Knippenberg. Angela is a young newlywed who becomes intrigued by Charles Sobhraj's criminal activities and becomes instrumental in assisting her husband in his investigation.

Billy Howle
as Herman Knippenberg (8 episodes)

Billy Howle portrays Herman Knippenberg, Angela's husband. Herman is a junior diplomat who becomes obsessed with exposing Charles Sobhraj's crimes and seeks justice for the victims.

Mathilde Warnier
as Nadine Gires (8 episodes)

Mathilde Warnier plays Nadine Gires, the sister of one of Charles Sobhraj's victims. Nadine becomes determined to find out the truth about what happened to her sister and seeks justice.

Grégoire Isvarine
as Rémi Gires (8 episodes)
Tim McInnerny
as Paul Siemons (8 episodes)

Tim McInnerny portrays Paul Siemons, the Dutch ambassador who initially dismisses Herman Knippenberg's claims but later becomes involved in the investigation.

Dontri Wannarot
as Santa Cruz Receptionist (1 episode)

Dontri Wannarot plays the Santa Cruz Receptionist, a character who encounters Charles Sobhraj during his stay at a hotel in Santa Cruz.

Ruby Ashbourne Serkis
as Celia Wilson (1 episode)
Bussayarangsri Saringkaphaiboon
as Pathologist (1 episode)
James Gerard
as Jules Dupont (1 episode)
Eduard Karapetyan
as Hip Man (1 episode)
Anaïs Stubert
as Hip Woman (1 episode)
Ryan O'Donnell
as Greg Raynott (1 episode)
Libby Jennings
as Viola Raynott (1 episode)
Raphael Roger Levy
as Count Michel-Andre Jurion (2 episodes)
Gigi Velicitat
as Monsieur Renelleau (1 episode)
Tim McMullan
as Douglas Cartwright (2 episodes)
Laurence Neveu
as Madame Renelleau (1 episode)
Teeradech Tisanuruk
as Poste Restante Manager (2 episodes)
Nadhini Sirisinha
as Mrs. van Dongen (2 episodes)
Darshan Jariwala
as Laxman (1 episode)
Lucan Gillespie
as Iris May (1 episode)
Benjamin Braz
as Laurent Carrière (1 episode)
Charlie Ruedpokanon
as Captain Chupong (1 episode)
Jaidev Notay
as Street Boy (1 episode)
Colin Stinton
as Bastien (1 episode)
Alicia Grace Jarvis
as Madhu Sobhraj Aged 2 (1 episode)
Ezra Faroque Khan
as Priest (1 episode)
Christophe Serge Gerber
as Jean-Olivier Bellanger (1 episode)
Megan Gammons
as Cleo Parry (1 episode)
Gabrielle Lazure
as Mme Parry (1 episode)
Alma Jodorowsky
as Stéphane Parry (2 episodes)
Cathy Min Jung
as Phung Chabanol (2 episodes)
Philip Wilson
as De Groot (1 episode)
Alyy Khan
as Deputy Superintendent Naranda Nath Tuli (1 episode)
Megan Jeremiah
as Madhu Sobhraj Aged 6 (1 episode)
Johan van Assche
as Otto Boeder (2 episodes)
Dimitri Jeannest
as Interpol Officer (1 episode)
Geoffrey Breton
as Luc Salomon (1 episode)
Saana Koivisto
as Linnea (1 episode)
Thomas Ryckewaert
as Jean Huygens (1 episode)
Mariann Schindler
as Patty (1 episode)
Bertie Jones
as Tommy (1 episode)
Pramukh Sethapanpanich
as Goa Barman (1 episode)
Tobias Schulze
as Karl (1 episode)
Alexandra Merle
as Erica (1 episode)
Chotika Sintuboonkul
as Kannika (5 episodes)
Theerapat Sajakul
as Lieutenant Colonel Sompol Suthimai (2 episodes)
Julia Ariete
as German Student (1 episode)
Lucy Newman-Williams
as Moira Callaghan (2 episodes)
Pravessh Rana
as Thapa (2 episodes)
Katrina Grey
as Vanessa Knippenberg (1 episode)
Nigel Whitmey
as Newsreader (1 episode)
Surasak Chaiat
as Romyen (2 episodes)
Dasha Nekrasova
as Connie-Jo Bronzich (1 episode)
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