Main Cast
The series stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon, a fictional chess prodigy in the 1960s. The cast also includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Benny Watts and Harry Melling as Harry Beltik.
Supporting and Recurring Roles
Marielle Heller directed the limited series, and several actors portray key mentors and rivals. Bill Camp plays Mr. Shaibel, and Moses Ingram appears as Jolene.
Production and Casting
The show is based on the novel by Walter Tevis. Casting was led by the series creators and Netflix, with filming primarily in Germany. For more details, see the official Netflix series page here.
