Trying (TV) Cast
The cast of Trying. Updated on October 7, 2025.
19 actors
Rafe Spall
as Jason (32 episodes)

Rafe Spall portrays Jason, who is part of a couple struggling with infertility and seeking to adopt a child.

Esther Smith
as Nikki (32 episodes)

Esther Smith plays Nikki, who, alongside Jason, is eager to become a parent through adoption.

Ophelia Lovibond
as Erica (32 episodes)
Imelda Staunton
as Penny (24 episodes)
Oliver Chris
as Freddy (32 episodes)
Tarik Mesfun
as Eliaz (2 episodes)
Sophie Fletcher
as SAM (1 episode)
Elodie Blomfield
as Hazel (1 episode)
Phil Davis
as Victor Ross (2 episodes)
Sian Brooke
as Karen (3 episodes)
Paula Wilcox
as Sandra Ross (2 episodes)
Robyn Cara
as Jen (1 episode)
Darren Boyd
as Scott (2 episodes)
Diana Pozharskaya
as Sofia (1 episode)
Cush Jumbo
as Jane (2 episodes)
Robyn Cara
as Jen (3 episodes)
Marian McLoughlin
as Jilly Newman (2 episodes)
Roderick Smith
as John Newman (1 episode)
Roderick Smith
as John Newman (1 episode)
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