Samara Weaving‘s latest horror film, Azrael, is now showing in theaters. This new horror experience from IFC Films and Shudder features a unique post-apocalyptic twist; all the characters in the narrative are completely mute.
The story centers around the titular character, Azrael, who is thrust into a terrifying scenario where she must become a human sacrifice to a malevolent supernatural force. However, Azrael manages to escape just before being offered to the forest’s lethal creatures, setting off a suspense-filled chase where she is pursued by her captors as well as the enigmatic monsters.
This chilling film premiered today, Friday, September 27, 2024, strategically just days before the onset of October, a month known for its eerie atmosphere. Even though it is produced by Shudder, this sci-fi horror feature is available exclusively in theaters.
Discover the Cast of Azrael
Here’s a detailed cast list for the recently released horror film.
1. Samara Weaving as Azrael
Samara Weaving is an acclaimed Australian actor and model, making her mark with the series Out of the Blue (2008). She gained recognition for her portrayal of Indi Walker in the soap opera Home and Away (2009–2013) and was honored with an AACTA Award nomination.
With a strong foothold in the horror genre, Weaving has appeared in notable films including:
- Mayhem
- The Babysitter, a black comedy horror
- Ready or Not (2019)
- The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)
- Scream VI (2023)
Her versatile acting has also landed her roles in a variety of other productions, such as:
- Ash vs Evil Dead (2015)
- Picnic at Hanging Rock (2018)
- Hollywood (2020)
- Nine Perfect Strangers (2021)
- Last Moment of Clarity (2020)
- Babylon (2022)
- Chevalier (2022)
- The Valet (2022)
Notably, Weaving was part of the ensemble that received multiple awards for the dramatic film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017). She takes on the lead role in the upcoming Shudder horror movie.
2. Vic Carmen Sonne as Miriam
Victoria “Vic”Carmen Sonne, a Danish actor prominent for her performances in films like Winter Brothers (2017), Holiday (2018), and Godland (2022), hails from Copenhagen and possesses Polish, Persian, and Russian heritage. She trained at the Akademiet For Utæmmet Kreativitet and graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts at 17 in 2016.
Her talents have garnered her two Bodil Awards and one Robert Award, and she is cast in Azrael as Miriam.
3. Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Kenan
Nathan Lloyd Stewart-Jarrett is a well-known British actor, recognized for his role as Curtis Donovan in the E4 series Misfits (2009–2012) and Ian in the Channel 4 show Utopia (2013–2014).
Highlights of his film career include:
- The Comedian (2012)
- War Book (2014)
- Mope (2019), Candyman (2021)
- Femme (2023), which earned him a British Independent Film Award
In addition to film, Stewart-Jarrett is a seasoned stage actor, receiving a WhatsOnStage Award nomination for his work in Angels in America. He plays Kenan in Azrael.
Additional Cast of Azrael
Here is the roster of supporting actors and their respective roles:
- Katariina Unt as Josephine
- Vincent Willestrand as Leon
- Johhan Rosenberg as Anton
- Phong Giang as Sevrin
- Rea Lest as Liesl
- Sebastian Bull as Isaac
- Eero Milonoff as Luther
- Peter Christoffersen as Demian
- Karen Benggo as Esmeralda
Be sure to catch Weaving’s latest apocalyptic horror film, Azrael, currently in theaters.
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