The Tourist: Meet the cast of the hit show
Series two is available to stream now
Six-part series The Tourist certainly proved popular with fans when it aired on BBC back in 2022, so it's no wonder viewers are over the moon now the second season, which was filmed in Dublin, has officially landed! Starring Jamie Dornan, it's fair to say the incredible crime drama is filled with a very talented cast.
As we all binge series two after it was release on New Year's Day 2024, we've decided to take a look at some of the starring actors from The Tourist. From The Man himself, to his talented co-stars, get to know The Tourist cast a little better as we wait to meet some new faces in season two...
Who is in the cast of The Tourist?
Jamie Dornan as The Man/Elliot Stanley
Jamie Dornan, a Northern Irish actor, rose to fame when he scored a leading role in the popular film Fifty Shades of Grey. Going on to feature in the rest of the film series, Jamie has also appeared in a number of successful TV series and films, such as The Fall, A Private War, New Worlds and Once Upon a Time. It comes as no surprise that the actor has received two Irish Film and Television Awards, on top of BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.
In The Tourist, Jamie plays the role of The Man, aka Elliot Stanley - the victim of a car crash, which subsequently leads to him waking up in hospital with amnesia, forgetting his entire identity.
Shalom Brune-Franklin as Luci Miller
An English-Australian actress, you may recognise Shalom Brune-Franklin as Private Maisie Richards from BBC's Our Girl, or DC Chloe Bishop from BBC's Line of Duty. She has also featured in British drama The State, as well as Australian series Doctor Doctor. Shalom has also appeared in multiple theatre performances, landing roles in plays from 2014-2016.
In The Tourist, Shalom plays the role of Luci - a waitress who we meet in the show's explosive opening, as she ushers The Man out of a café just before a bomb goes off. Luci also plays a crucial role in the storyline, as she admits that she knows who The Man is - revealing his identity as Elliott Stanley.
Danielle Macdonald as Helen Chambers
Danielle Macdonald is an Australian actress, famed for her leading roles in the films Patti Cake$, and Dumplin', alongside Jennifer Anniston. She has also featured in huge projects such as Bird Box, with Sandra Bullock, and Netflix's Unbelievable.
Danielle plays the role of probationary constable Helen Chambers in The Tourist. Set with the task of investigating the mystery man who doesn't remember his identity (The Man), Helen is sadly subjected to controlling behaviour by her cruel fiancé, Ethan.
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Billy Nixon
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is an Icelandic-American actor, as well as producer and screenwriter. He has featured in a whole host of hit TV shows and films, including the likes of Trapped, The Deep, The Minister, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Fantastic Beasts and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (to name a few). He even appeared in a music video for Of Monsters and Men in 2016, lip syncing the lyrics to 'Winter Sound'. It comes as no surprise that Ólafur has therefore picked up his fair share of awards and nominations over the years.
Appearing in The Tourist, Ólafur plays the role of Billy - a mysterious American who lives in the Outback, who attempts to visit The Man while he is in hospital.
Damon Herriman as Detective Inspector Lachlan Rogers
Damon is an Australian actor, famed for TV shows such as Justified, Secret City and Quarry, as well as for his portrayal of Charles Manson in Mindhunter Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Damon has also appeared in multiple music videos, as well as an episode of the hit show Breaking Bad.
In The Tourist, Damon plays the role of highly-respected DI Lachlan Rogers, who is the head of Major Crime for the state police involved in the mysterious case of The Man's identity. Also a loyal family man, Lachlan's devotion to his wife and children shine through in his decision making.
Alex Dimitriades as Kostas
Alex Dimitriades is an Australian actor, known for films such as Head On, Ghost Ship and Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo. He has also appeared in television series such as The End, Amazing Grace, Heartbreak High and Total Control. No stranger to a BBC One drama, he also appeared in The Cry.
Alex plays the role of Kostas in The Tourist - another mysterious figure in the puzzle that is The Man's true identity. In an unknown way, Kostas appears to be connected to The Man and his accident.
Greg Larsen as Ethan Krum
Greg Larsen rose to fame as the co-creator and director of the sketch comedy series Fancy Boy. A talented writer and performer, he has worked on and appeared in shows such as Get Krack!n, At Home Alone Together, Hug the Sun and We Interrupt This Broadcast.
Greg plays the role of Ethan Krum in The Tourist - Helen's fiancée. Showing controlling and disrespectful behaviour towards Helen, often commenting on her appearance and career, Ethan has been branded the 'true villain' of the show by fans.
Genevieve Lemon as Sue
Genevieve Lemon is known for her roles in shows such as Neighbours, Prisoner, The Young Doctors and Home and Away. She has also appeared in numerous films, including The Piano, Suburban Mayhem and The Power of the Dog.
Her role in The Tourist is Sue - a local woman who allows The Man to stay at her home, which she shares with her husband, as he tries to learn about his forgotten identity.
Danny Adcock as Ralph
Danny Adcock is an Australian actor, known for his many roles in TV, film and theatre. Perhaps best known for his work in shows such as Patrol Boat, Arcade, Prisoner and Home and Away, Danny has also appeared in theatre productions such as The Removalists and A Picasso.
Playing the role of Ralph in The Tourist, Danny's character is the husband of Sue.
Kamil Ellis as Sergeant Rodney Lammon
Kamil Ellis is an Australian actor, known for his roles on TV shows such as Nowhere Boys, Cleverman. The actor has also appeared in shows such as Bushwhacked!, and SeaChange, and following his role in The Tourist starred in Aussie drama series More Than This.
In The Tourist, Kamil plays the role of Sergeant Rodney Lammon - a police officer who, under the instruction of Detective Inspector Lachlan Rogers, is working on The Man's case.
Conor MacNeill
Joining the cast for The Tourist series two is Conor MacNeill, as Detective Ruairi Slater.
Connor is an actor and writer from Northern Island, known for TV series such as Industry, No Offence and The Fall, alongside The Tourist co-star Jamie Dornan.
Olwen Fouéré
Olwen Fouéré also joins the cast for series two, playing Niamh Cassidy.
Olwen is an an award-winning Irish actress and writer/director in theatre, film and visual art. She's known for films such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Mandy, The Survivalist and The Northman. She also appeared in an episode of Derry Girls!
Diarmaid Murtagh
Another addition to the series two cast Diarmaid Murtagh, who plays Donal McDonnell.
A fellow Irish actor, Diarmaid is known for films and TV series such as Outlander, Dracula Untold, The Monuments Men, Sons of Liberty and hit show Vikings.
Francis Magee
Francis Magee will also feature in the second series of The Tourist, playing Frank McDonnell.
Francis is known for his roles in TV shows such as EastEnders, Peep Show, No Angels and City of Vice. He has also appeared in films such as Layer Cake, with Daniel Craig, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Mark McKenna
Mark McKenna will also join the series two cast, as Fergal McDonnell.
Mark is an Irish actor, most known for his role in hit show One Of Us Is Lying, as well as other Amazon Prime's Wayne. He has also featured in films such as Sing Street and Overlord.
Nessa Matthews
And playing Orla McDonnell is Nessa Matthews.
Nessa has appeared in titles such as Inspektor Jury: Der Tod des Harlekins, HEN and short film Neon.
When is series 2 of The Tourist on TV?
After months of waiting, bosses finally confirmed the second series of the hit drama would land on New Year's Day in 2024!
All six episodes are available now on BBC iPlayer.
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