Netflix’sThe Waterfrontkicks off with an exciting cast. The series, which premieres on the streaming service on July 02, 2025, comes from creator Kevin Williamson, who is known forScream,I Know What You Did Last Summer,Dawson’s Creek,The Vampire Diaries, and several other notable works. This is a great sign that this newNetflix seriesis something spectacular, and the exceptional cast only adds to the intrigue.The Waterfrontfeatures prominent names like Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Topher Grace, and a large handful of other main and supporting cast members.
The Waterfrontfollows the dysfunctional Buckley family, who run a massively successful fishery and restaurant in coastal North Carolina. Unfortunately, the Buckleys' legacy begins to crumble, and each member must determine how far they are willing to go to preserve their wealth and reputation.The Waterfrontis full of drama and excitement, and its achievement in this is owed entirely to its exceptional cast.
Holt McCallany As Harlan Buckley
Date Of Birth: August 07, 2025
New York City nativeHolt McCallany is best known for playing FBI Special Agent Bill Tench on the psychological crime thriller seriesMindhunterfrom 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, McCallany developed a name for himself, appearing in prominent projects likeAlien 3(1992),Fight Club(1999),The Losers(2010),Lights Out(2011), andBlackhat(2015). More recently, he appeared in movie and TV projects likeFoundation(2023),The Lincoln Lawyer(2024),The Amateur(2025), andMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning(2025).
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McCallany plays Harlan Buckley in Netflix’sThe Waterfront, the patriarch of the Buckley family and the owner of the family fishery and restaurant. Harlan had run the business with his father before the man’s death, and now looks to continue this legacy with his own son, Cane. Things get complicated, however, as the Buckley empire comes under threat.
Jake Weary As Cane Buckley
Date Of Birth: July 30, 2025
Born and raised in New Jersey,Jake Weary is best known for playing Deran Cody in theTNT drama seriesAnimal Kingdom,which aired from 2016 to 2022. Prior to this, Weary played a prominent role in the 2005 soap operaAs the World Turnsand made appearances in projects likeLaw & Order: Criminal IntentandThree Rivers. The actor also played Kevin Lebow throughout a variety ofFredprojects, includingFred: The Movie(2020) andFred: The Show(2012). In the following years, Weary played a recurring role inPretty Little Liars(2014 - 2015) and appeared inThe Walking Dead: Dead City(2025).
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Weary plays Cane Buckley inThe Waterfront, the son of Harlan and Belle and the supposed heir to the Buckley legacy. Cane had been a football star in high school, but rather than head out to play for a university, he stayed behind to work by his father’s side. However, the relationship between father and son is contentious and complicated.
Maria Bello As Belle Buckley
Date Of Birth: July 04, 2025
Maria Bello, born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, has an extensive filmographythat includes projects likePermanent Midnight(1998),Coyote Ugly(2000),Secret Widow(2004),The Jane Austen Book Club(2007),The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor(2008),Grown Ups(2010), andLights Out(2016). The actor’s TV roles are just as notable, and Bello is known for performances as Anna Del Amico inERand Jacqueline “Jack” Sloane inNCIS. Bello also played Jordan Forster in the 2023 Netflix seriesBeef.
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In Netflix’sThe Waterfront, Bello plays Belle Buckley, the wife of Harlan and mother to Cane and Bree. Belle handles the restaurant side of the Buckley empire, but consistently demonstrates a sense of savvy in all areas of the business. Her relationship with her husband is complicated, but it’s clear that Belle would do anything to keep her husband and children on top of the world.
Melissa Benoist As Bree Buckley
Date Of Birth: July 10, 2025
Texas-born actor Melissa Benoist claimed her first major role in 2012, playing Marley Rose in the musical comedy dramaGlee, a role she held until 2014. From there, Benoistgained further recognition playing the titular character in the CW’sSupergirlfrom 2015 to 2021. She continued to play this role through other Arrowverse projects, likeThe Flash,Arrow, andLegends of Tomorrow. Benoist’s prominent movie roles includeLowriders(2016) andBilly Boy(2017). In 2024, she played Sadie McCarthy in the seriesThe Girls on the Bus, for which she also served as producer.
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Benoist plays Bree Buckley inThe Waterfront, Cane’s sister and the daughter of Harlan and Belle. Bree has struggled significantly growing up in such a prominent family, and, as a recovering addict, she is working hard to regain the trust of her parents and son, Diller.
The Waterfront Supporting Cast & Characters
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Rafael L. Silva as Shawn Wilson- Rafael L. Silva is best known for playing Carlos Reyes in9-1-1: Lone Starfrom 2020 to 2025. He plays Shawn Wilson in Netflix’sThe Waterfront, a new, mysterious bartender hired at the Buckleys' seafood restaurant.
Humberly González as Jenna Tate- Humberly González, best known for projects likeUtopia Falls,Ginny & Georgia,Nurses, andStay the Night, plays Jenna Tate inThe Waterfront, Cane’s high school girlfriend, whom he reconnects with upon her return to town.
Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckley- Actor Danielle Campbell is known for playing Jessica Olson in Disney’sStarstruckand Simone Daniels inProm, as well as her roles in dramas likeThe OriginalsandTell Me a Story. Campbell plays Peyton Buckley inthe Waterfront, Cane’s wife.
Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins- Brady Hepner, who previously appeared in projects likeChicago Fire(2012),The Black Phone(2021), andThe Holdovers(2023), plays Diller Hopkins inThe Waterfront, Bree’s son.
Michael Gaston as Sheriff Clyde Porter- The part of Sheriff Clyde Porter inThe Waterfrontis played by Michael Gaston, best known forJericho(2006 - 2008),The Mentalist(2008 - 2015), andFive Days at Memorial(2022).
Gerardo Celasco as DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez- Gerardo Celasco, known for playing Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald inPassions, plays DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez inThe Waterfront.
Topher Grace as Grady-That ’70s Show,Spider-Man 3, andFlight Riskactor Topher Grace plays Grady inThe Waterfront, the head of a powerful new drug operation.
Andrew Call as Deputy Sawyer- Deputy Sawyer is played by Andrew Call inThe Waterfront, known forOrdinary World(2016) andSpace Cadet(2024).
