Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Cast & Character Guide

Castlevania: Nocturne's second season brings back the stars of the first year, alongside a major figure from the previous show in the franchise. The sequel series to Castlevania and an adaptation of the video game series of the same name, Castlevania: Nocturne shifted the plot to the events of the French Revolution and focused on a small group of heroes working to undermine the plans of the aristocratic vampire messiah. Despite their efforts to stop her, the heroes were ultimately thwarted in Castlevania: Nocturne's season 1 ending.

With Erzsebet realizing her full power and converting Tara into a vampire, season 2 opens with the vampire messiah searching for the heroes as they barely escape her grasp. However, Richter and his allies have a chance to turn the tide with the help of Alucard, the legendary half-vampire warrior who helped save the world in Castlevania. Here are all the prominent returning characters and actors for Castlevania: Nocturne season 2.

Edward Bluemel As Richter Belmont

Born May 22, 1993

Active Since: 2014

Actor:Edward Bluemel plays Richter Belmont in Castlevania: Nocturne, serving as the show's primary protagonist. Born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, Bluemel initially worked in the theatre before transitioning to film and television. After starring in The Halcyon and appearing in films like The Commuter, Bluemel found his breakout role with Marcus Whitmore in A Discovery of Witches. Since then, he's appeared in several other shows and films, ranging from the Jane Austen adaptation Persuasion to a key role in Killing Eve as Hugo.

Notable Edward Bluemel TV Shows	Role
A Discovery of Witches	Marcus Whitmore
Killing Eve	Hugo
My Lady Jane	Lord Guildford Dudley

Character: The latest in the Belmont line of vampire hunters, Richter is a determined hero who seeks to help prevent Erzesebt's overarching plans. He's also driven by his rage at Olrox for killing his mother when he was a child. However, the dangerous circumstances surrounding Erzesebt's ascension force Richer to confront his own fears and hang-ups, with season 2 centering around his continued growth into a hero in his own right.

Pixie Davies As Maria Renard

Born December 9, 2006

Active Since: 2012

Actor: Born in England, Pixie Davies made her acting debut at the age of 6 in the 2012 TV adaptation of The Secret of Crickley Hall. After appearing in shows like Humans and films like Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Davies found critical acclaim for her performance as Annabel Banks in Mary Poppins Returns. Her last three projects have been animated, with 101 Dalmatian Street and The Magician's Elephant's vast differences from Castlevania: Nocturne highlighting her versatility as a performer.

Notable Pixie Davies Films & TV Shows	Role
Humans	Sophie Hawkins
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children	Bronwyn Bruntley
Mary Poppins Returns	Annabel Banks

Character: A French woman with the magical abilities of a Speaker, Maria is the secondary main character in Castlevania: Nocturne and one of Castlevania's most powerful characters. Raised by her mother and a fervent believer in the ideals of the French Revolution, Maria is one of Richter's fiercest allies. Discoveries about her parents and her mother's fate in season 1 left Maria shaken, however, setting up a dangerous arc in season 2 as she explores the true depths of her powers.

Thuso Mbedu As Annette

Born July 8, 1991

Active Since: 2014

Actor: Born in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, Thuso Mbedu appeared in South African television shows before delivering a breakthrough performance in the teen drama Is'Thunzi. After that, Mbedu made the leap to Western-produced film and television with prominent roles in The Woman King and The Underground Railroad, where she played Nawi and Cora Randall respectively. She's currently set to appear in the upcoming Mark Ruffalo HBO show Task.

Notable Thuso Mbedu Films & TV Shows	Role
The Woman King	Nawi
The Underground Railroad	Cora Randall
Mufasa: The Lion King	Junia

Character: An escaped slave from the French colony of Saint-Domingue who has proven to be a capable magic wielder and warrior, Annette is a fierce ally to Richter and Maria. Having already lost her brother Edouard to the machinations of the forces following Erzsebet, Annette is committed to helping Richter bring down her schemes in season 2. Annette was also repeatedly teased as a love interest for Richter, something that season 2 expands upon.

Zahn McClarnon As Olrox

Born October 24, 1966

Active Since: 1992

Actor: Born in Denver, Colorado, Zahn McClarnon has been a consistent presence in film and television for over three decades. After a number of minor roles in television and film, his performance as Running Fox in the Steven Spielberg miniseries Into the West set the stage for more roles. McClarnon found particular success in the A&E series Longmire and Hanzee Dent in the second season of Fargo, the latter of which earned the actor critical acclaim. Since then, he's appeared in several other shows, including Echo and Reservation Dogs.

Notable Zahn McClarnon TV Shows	Role
Fargo	Hanzee Dent
Reservation Dogs	Officer Big
Echo	William Lopez

Character:Olrox is the biggest wildcard in Castlevania: Nocturne. An ancient Aztec vampire within Erzsebet's court, Olrox is secretly working to undermine her plans to spread the vampiric nation across the globe. However, this doesn't undercut the threatening nature of the vampire, who a decade prior to the series hunted down and killed Richter's mother. Olrox remains in a tenuous position in season 2, using his skills and wits to stay ahead of both sides of the conflict while vying for Mizrak's heart.

Franka Potente As Erzsebet

Born July 22, 1974

Active Since: 1995

Actor: Born in Münster, West Germany, Franka Potente is a critically acclaimed and award-winning actress. After making her debut in 1995's After Five in the Forest Primeval, Potente became a massive German cinema star thanks to her performance in Run Lola Run. Potente came to attention in the United States with her performances in Blow and the Matt Damon-led Bourne trilogy. Potente has subsequently balanced a career that shifts between European and American fare

Notable Franka Potente Films & TV Shows	Role
The Bourne Identity	Marie Kreutz
Taboo	Helga Von Hinten
Titans	May Bennett / Mother Mayhem

Character:Erzsebet Báthory is the overarching antagonist of Castlevania: Nocturne. A deadly and ambitious vampire who is seen by many of her followers as their "messiah," Erzsebet's efforts to fully unlock her connection to the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet was a major throughline in season 1. Season 2 sees Erzsebet attempt to push the boundaries of her powers and the abilities of others, all in an effort to further her dominion and erase any threats to her rule.

James Callis As Alucard

Born June 4, 1971

Active Since: 1996

Actor: Born in London, England, James Callis made his television debut in 1996's Murder Most Horrid and Soldier Soldier. The actor rose to prominence with his performance as Tom in the Bridget Jones's Diary series. Callis is perhaps best known for his work in Battlestar Galactica, where he played the morally ambiguous scientist Gaius Baltar. The actor has subsequently appeared in several other acclaimed shows and films, as well as animated projects like Rick and Morty and Castlevania.

Notable James Callis Films & TV Shows	Role
Bridget Jones's Diary	Tom
Battlestar Galactica	Dr. Gaius Baltar
Blood & Treasure	Simon Hardwick / Karim Farouk

Character:Alucard was one of the main characters in the first Castlevania series. The half-vampire son of Dracula, Alucard became dedicated to undoing the damage his father had brought on the world at large. Allying with Simon Belmont and Sypha Belnades, Alucard was one of the show's primary protagonists. His return at the climax of season 1 of Castlevania: Nocturne sets the stage for him to continue working alongside their descendants to stop a new vampire empire from rising.

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Supporting Cast And Characters

Castlevania: Nocturne Brings Back Plenty Of Familiar Faces For Season 2

Castlevania: Nocturne's season 2 cast largely features characters from the first season, albeit in new roles given the dramatic events of season 1's ending. Maria's mother Tera is played by Nastassja Kinski (Inland Empire), a powerful Speaker who now finds herself unwillingly at the command of Erzsebet. Annette's brother Edouard is played by Sydney James Harcourt (Hamilton), who retains his humanity despite being transformed into a Night Creature. Elarica Johnson (A Discovery of Witches) returns as Drolta, a powerful vampire who serves Erzsebet and receives a huge power boost after her close call with death in season 1.

Richard Dormer (Game of Thrones) plays Emmanuel, the treacherous abbot who transformed Edouard. However, his former ally Mizrak, played by Aaron Neil (Peaky Blinders) has formally joined the heroes for season 2. Iain Glen (Game of Thrones) also remains a prominent member of the cast in season 2, playing Richter's grandfather Juste Belmont. The core cast of Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 also features other returning figures from the previous season, all building to a deadly and explosive finale.