The Forsytes cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the upcoming PBS drama adaptation?

PBS’s The Forsytes is ready to bring the trials and tribulations of four generations of a wealthy Victorian family in the changing economic times of the 20th century. Based on the novels of Nobel Prize-winning author John Galsworthy, the series is scheduled to premiere on PBS’s MASTERPIECE.

The six-part series will bring the story of the wealthy family of Britain with a stellar cast that will surely captivate you with their performance. Let’s look at who is in the cast of The Forsytes.

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The Forsytes cast and character guide

PBS’s The Forsytes will narrate the story of the stockbroker Forsyte family as they try to maintain their position in society during changing times, while also dealing with personal issues that might arise, personal ambitions and gains, and betrayals.

Here is the main cast of The Forsytes:

1) Francesca Annis as Anne

Francesca Annis will take over the role of Anne in the dynasty drama. She is the matriarch of the family and holds a considerable amount of power over her children.

The veteran English actress is known for her roles in Dune (1984) and TV shows such as Lillie and Reckless.

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2) Joshua Orpin as Soames

Joshua Orpin’s Soames will stir intense drama with his schemings in the series. Soames is Anne’s grandson.

The Australian actor is known for his role in the superhero series Titans and for appearing in films such as I Know What You Did Last Summer.

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3) Stephen Moyer as Jolyon Senior

Moyer’s Jolyon leads the family's stokebroking company and is the eldest son of the family.

You might recognise him for his role as Bill Compton in the popular supernatural series, True Blood. Other than that, he has also appeared in Elsbeth and Gifted, among others.

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4) Jack Davenport as James

Jack Davenport’s character James is the younger son of Anne. He is described as “competitive” and “ambitious”. He is also Soames's father.

The 52-year-old actor has appeared in numerous popular Hollywood movies, such as The Talented Mr. Ripley, among others. He also appears in Apple TV’s The Morning Show and is known for his work in FlashForward.

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5) Danny Griffin as Jo

Danny Griffin will play Jolyon’s son, Jo, in the series. He is described as a free-spirited young man with an unconventional lifestyle.

The British actor has previously appeared in Fate: The Winx Saga and the comedy film The Gentlemen.

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6) Millie Gibson as Irene

Millie Gibson's Irene might be the newest addition to the titular family. She is a dancer who grabs Soames's attention.

The 21-year-old actress has appeared in the popular British soap opera Coronation Street and the acclaimed sci-fi series Doctor Who.

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7) Tuppence Middleton as Frances

Middleton’s Frances, Jo’s wife in the series, is described as a character who loves her upper-class status and tries to maintain it.

Other than the PBS series, the British actress has also appeared in the Downton Abbey films and TV shows such as Black Mirror and His Dark Materials.

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Supporting cast and character guide of The Forsytes

Here is a list of the other cast and characters in the PBS series The Forsytes:

• Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa
• Susan Hampshire as Lady Carteret
• Jamie Flatters as Philip Bosinney
• Tristan Sturrock as Professor Heron
• Josette Simon as Mrs Ellen Parker Barrington
• Fiona Button as Mrs. Clarissa Heron
• Naomi Frederick as Emily Forsyte
• Owen Igiehon as Isaac
• Tom Durant Pritchard as Monty

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