Max's new crime thriller, When No One Sees Us, has been holding viewers in suspense with its complex plot and lush backdrop. Filmed in Seville, Spain, in Holy Week 2024, the series stars two detectives, one from the U.S. Army and the other from Spain's Civil Guard, who solve a series of complex mysteries.
The When No One Sees Us's interesting storyline is supported by a good cast, all of whom have delivered a performance that adds substance to the story. This is a critical review of the main characters and the actors playing them.
Principal cast and characters of When No One Sees Us
Mariela Garriga as Magaly Castillo
Mariela Garriga is Magaly Castillo, a special agent with the U.S. Army who works at the Morón de la Frontera base. Castillo is assigned to investigate the missing American soldier linked to Colonel Seamus Hoopen.
Garriga is a Cuban-American actress who acted in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) and had a guest role in NCIS (2022). Her performance as Castillo gives the character determination as well as vulnerability, and so the actress becomes an interesting on-screen presence.
Maribel Verdú as Lucía Gutiérrez
Spanish actress Maribel Verdú plays Lucía Gutiérrez, a Civil Guard sergeant who is attempting to solve a puzzling suicide in her neighborhood. The case becomes increasingly complex as she uncovers concealed relationships that involve the Holy Week festivities.
Verdú has an impressive awards list for her work in films like Pan's Labyrinth (2006) and Y tu mamá también (2001). She introduces the character of Gutiérrez strength of character, and the instincts of an investigator.
Austin Amelio as Andrew Taylor
Austin Amelio portrays Andrew Taylor, the only military policeman at the Morón de la Frontera base. He is paired up with Agent Castillo to help in the investigation and tend to his issues in the military hierarchy.
Amelio is best known for playing Dwight in The Walking Dead and its spinoff show, Fear the Walking Dead. His recent projects include Hit Man, a movie whose premiere was viewed at big film festivals.
Ben Temple as Seamus Hoopen
Ben Temple plays Colonel Seamus Hoopen, the commanding officer at the American military base. Hoopen is a central character in the mystery of the missing soldier, with connections that make the investigation complex.
Temple is a veteran American actor with a distinguished career in Madrid, Los Angeles, and New York. He has worked with renowned directors, including Woody Allen and Milos Forman, and appeared in productions like 30 Coins (HBO Max) and The English (BBC).
Dani Rovira Supporting Role
Spanish comedian and popular actor Dani Rovira joins the show in a guest role. Rovira became known thanks to Spanish Affair, the best-selling film in Spanish cinema history. His casting adds depth to the show.
When No One Sees Us is driven by a talented cast that extracts the best of the show's suspenseful story. Each actor delivers a performance that enhances the mystery, and the series is an engaging watch for crime drama fans. With its heavy backdrop and complex characters, When No One Sees Us promises to keep viewers engaged until the final episode.
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