The Madness on Netflix has impressed the audience with its thrilling storyline and amazing cast performances. The show revolves around a news pundit, Muncie Daniels, who accidentally witnesses the murder of a white supremacist and becomes a suspect in the case.
Daniels then has to go on the run from the authorities and prove his innocence. In the mission, he is supported by various characters, one of them being Isiah, played by Stephen McKinley Henderson.
Isiah has a significant role to play in Daniels’ journey. He is a friend of the media pundit’s father and has known him since he was a little boy. With nowhere else to go, Daniels finds shelter at Isiah’s home in The Madness.
Stephen McKinley Henderson is a veteran actor who has given several acclaimed performances in various shows and movies. If you liked watching him in The Madness, here are some more TV shows and films of the actor that you can check out.
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6 best Stephen McKinley Henderson shows and films to watch after The Madness
1. A Man on The Inside (2024)
Just around the release of The Madness, Stephen McKinley Henderson was seen in another Netflix series, A Man on the Inside. However, contrary to the serious theme of the former, the latter is a comedy show about a retired college professor who takes up a job as an amateur private investigator.
The show tells the story of Charles Nieuwendyk, played by Ted Danson, a widower and a former professor who starts a new endeavor in his retired life when a private investigator contacts him for an undercover mission.
Nieuwendyk has to assist the PI in finding an expensive necklace missing at the Pacific View Retirement Community in San Francisco. Henderson plays a recurring character in the series, starring as Calbert Graham.
Graham is a lonely resident at the Retirement Community who makes friends with Nieuwendyk. Created by Michael Schur, A Man on The Inside is based on the 2020 documentary The Mole Agent. The show has been well-received due to its witty humor and warm storyline.
Apart from Danson and Henderson, the series also stars Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Emily Nieuwendyk, Lilah Richcreek Estrada as Julie Kovalenko, Stephanie Beatriz as Deborah "Didi" Santos Cordero, Sally Struthers as Virginia Foldau, and Eugene Cordero as Joel Piñero.
2. Fences (2016)
In 2016, The Madness actor Stephen McKinley Henderson was seen in the period drama film Fences. Based on August Wilson’s 1985 play, tells the story of Troy Maxson, played by Denzel Washington, a working-class African-American father in 1950s Pittsburgh.
Troy had lost out on his dream of becoming a baseball player due to racism, which makes him frustrated and bitter toward his loved ones. Henderson appears as Jim Bono, Troy’s best friend and co-worker, who becomes his voice of reason.
Bono cares for Troy and tries to guide him when his mistakes threaten his family life. Directed by Washington, the film earned critical and commercial success and received the Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
3. Lady Bird (2017)
Following the success of Fences, Stephen McKinley Henderson was once again seen on the big screen in the coming-of-age comedy-drama film Lady Bird. Helmed by Greta Gerwig, the movie follows a teenage girl named Christine McPherson, who likes to be called Lady Bird.
As she graduates from school and wants to get into a reputable college, she must deal with the changing relationships in her life. Saoirse Ronan plays the lead role while The Madness star Henderson stars as Father Leviatch, a kind and understanding priest at her Catholic School.
The film received several accolades including five nominations at the Academy Awards. The movie also stars Laurie Metcalf, Timothée Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein, Kristen Cloke, Tracy Letts, and Lucas Hedges.
4. Civil War (2024)
Stephen McKinley Henderson also starred in the hit dystopian action thriller film Civil War. Set in the near future, the movie follows a civil war that tears the US apart as secessionist forces fight against an oppressive government.
Amid the chaos, war photographer Lee and journalist Joel decide to travel through dangerous areas to report on the conflict. They are joined by their mentor Sammy, played by Henderson. While Sammy initially tries to stop them, he eventually agrees to accompany the group.
Henderson has a pivotal role to play in the narrative and leaves a lasting impact on the audience with his performance. Civil War earned positive reviews from critics and also performed well at the box office, becoming distributor A24’s second highest-grossing film at the time.
Written and directed by Alex Garland, the film stars Kirsten Dunst as Lee Smith and Wagner Moura as Joel. The rest of the cast includes Cailee Spaeny as Jessie, Sonoya Mizuno as Anya, Jefferson White as Dave, Nelson Lee as Tony, and Juani Feliz as Joy Butler.
5. Lincoln (2012)
The Madness star Stephen McKinley Henderson plays a historical figure in this biographical drama based on the 16th US President Abraham Lincoln’s life. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis in the titular role, the film follows Lincoln's fight to pass the Thirteenth Amendment which would end slavery.
Facing political challenges and the Civil War’s final days, Lincoln works to bring Congress together while dealing with some personal struggles. Henderson stars as William Slade, Lincoln’s valet, doorkeeper, and confidential messenger.
Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie is considered one of the best works of the filmmaker's career. The film saw blockbuster success at the box office, earning over $275 million, and is counted among the best films of the century.
Apart from Day-Lewis and Henderson, Lincoln also stars Sally Field as First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert Todd Lincoln, Gloria Reuben as Elizabeth Keckley, Gulliver McGrath as Tad Lincoln, Elizabeth Marvel as Mrs Jolly, and Bill Camp as Mr Jolly.
6. Dune (2021)
The Madness actor Stephen McKinley Henderson has also been seen in the 2021 sci-fi blockbuster Dune. Based on Frank Herbert’s eponymous novel, the film follows Paul Atreides, a young man whose family takes control of Arrakis, a desert planet that produces spice, the galaxy’s most valuable resource.
When enemies attack the planet, a war begins and Paul has to face some tough choices about his life and destiny. Henderson portrays Thufir Hawat, a smart advisor to House Atreides, who helps them with strategizing and planning.
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune boasts a star-studded cast, including Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides, Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Dr. Liet Kynes, and Chang Chen as Dr. Wellington Yueh.
The movie was appreciated for its storyline, music, and visual effects, and turned out to be a commercial success, grossing over $400 million at the box office. It also led to a sequel film and a prequel television series.
Honorable Mentions
1. Blue Bloods (2010-2024)
Before The Madness, Stephen McKinley Henderson has also been seen in the hit CBS police procedural drama Blue Bloods. The show is centered around the Reagan family of New York City, where most of the members are part of law enforcement agencies.
The series follows Frank Reagan, played by Tom Selleck, the New York City Police Commissioner who comes across a different case in each episode. Meanwhile, his father is a retired commissioner, and his children carry forward the legacy of the family while dealing with issues in their personal lives.
Henderson makes an episodic appearance in the show in season 2 episode 17, Reagan Vs. Reagan. He is seen as Judge Harlan Haywood in a case where the brother-sister duo of Danny and Erin Reagan are on opposite sides.
Though Henderson has a brief role, he is still able to shine and play the character with perfection. Created by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, Blue Bloods also stars Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Marisa Ramirez, Vanessa Ray, and Sami Gayle.
2. Fear The Walking Dead (2015-2023)
In 2018, The Madness actor Stephen McKinley Henderson starred in an episode of Fear The Walking Dead. A spin-off of The Walking Dead, the AMC post-apocalyptic horror series revolves around a dysfunctional family based in Los Angeles, California.
As a zombie apocalypse begins, the family members have to set aside their differences and stick together to survive. Meanwhile, they need to learn some new skills with a new attitude if they want to stay alive while the rest of the civilization collapses.
Henderson appears in the fourth season’s episode Blackjack as Clayton. Clayton is an old man who is hurt and stuck in his car after a storm. Luciana Galvez, played by Danay García, finds him and learns his last wish is to have a beer.
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Created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson, Fear The Walking Dead stars Kim Dickens, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Rubén Blades, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Mercedes Mason, Frank Dillane, Cliff Curtis, Colman Domingo, Lorenzo James Henrie and Maggie Grace in main roles.
All episodes of The Madness are streaming on Netflix.
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