The Woman in the Yard cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the psychological horror?

The psychological horror The Woman in the Yard has made its release on 28th March, 2025. The film stars an ensemble of a talented cast of actors, including Okwui Okpokwasili, Danielle Deadwyler, Russell Hornsby, Peyton Jackson, and Estella Kahiha.

Helmed by Jaume Collet-Sera, the film follows the plot of a family of a mother and her two children, whose lives are in danger upon the arrival of an enigmatic figure in front of their house.

Its synopsis, as per IMDb, goes as follows:

A mysterious woman repeatedly appears in a family's front yard, often delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages, leaving them to question her identity, motives and the potential danger she might pose.

However, let us explore details about the cast and characters of The Woman In The Yard.

The Woman in the Yard cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the psychological horror?

1) Estella Kahiha as Annie

A still from 'The Woman In The Yard' | Image via @Youtube/UniversalPictures

The role of Annie is essayed by child actor Estella Kahiha. In her character of Annie, she showcases depth as well as naivete.

Estella Kahiha has starred in roles for films and series including The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (2022), Fantasy Football (2022), BMF (2021-present), and Will Trent (2023-present).

2) Russell Hornsby as David

Actor Russell Hornsby portrays the role of David in The Woman In The Yard. His character, David, has passed away and appears as bits of memories in the film. We witness a family grappling with the loss.

Russell Hornsby has previously appeared in films and series including Meet The Parents (2000), The Breaks (2016), Grey's Anatomy (2005), Lincoln Heights (2007-2009), Suits (2011-2015), Grimm (2011-2017), BMF (2021), etc.

3) Peyton Jackson as Taylor

The character of Taylor is portrayed by Peyton Jackson. In an interview with SYFY, the actor sheds light on his character, where he talks about how Taylor takes on the role of becoming the 'protector of the house' after David's death. He says,

“He has to take care of his sister and also kind of take care of his mom at the same time. It's a lot to balance for him. He really just wants to take care of everyone because his mom, unfortunately, is not able to do so in her state of mind. So, he's kind of taking over as the protector of the house — trying to, at least.”

Peyton Jackson has starred in films and series including First Christmas (2020), Tyler Perry's Young Dylan (2020- present), American Refugee (2021), The First Lady (2022).

4) Danielle Deadwyler as Ramona

Actor Danielle Deadwyler is portraying the role of Ramona in The Woman In The Yard. Ramona is a person who is battling with both emotional and physical wounds.

She is grappling with the loss of her husband and, at the same time, healing from an injury. It has happened as a result of an unfortunate car accident, which left her with an injury beyond the physical.

Danielle Deadwyler is known for her roles in films and series including A Cross To Bear (2012), The Haves and the Have Nots (2015-2017), The Devil To Pay (2019), P-Valley (2020), Station Eleven (2021-2022), The Harder They Fall (2021), From Scratch (2022), Till (2022), The Piano Lesson (2024), etc.

5) Okwui Okpokwasili as The Woman

The Woman in the Yard is portrayed by none other than actor Okwui Okpokwasili. The enigmatic figure wears a black dress and a veil and shows her dried blood-soaked hands, as we see in the trailer. Her presence sends chills down the spine, as she is set to cause a huge upheaval in the family's lives.

Okwui Okpokwasili is recognized for her work in films and series, including The Hoax (2006), Madeline's Madeline (2018), The Blacklist (2020), The Exorcist: Believer (2023), Agatha All Along (2024), and many more.