Mark Rylance plays Thomas Cromwell, Damian Lewis plays King Henry VIII, and Claire Foy plays Anne Boleyn in Wolf Hall.
Main cast
- Thomas CromwellMark Rylance1Main
- King Henry VIIIDamian Lewis1Main
- Anne BoleynClaire Foy1Main
Supporting cast
- Thomas MoreAnton Lesser1Supp
- Thomas CranmerEdward Holcroft1Supp
- Thomas Cromwell (young)Harry Lloyd1Supp
- Mary BoleynCharity Wakefield1Supp
- Jane SeymourKate Phillips1Supp
- Cardinal WolseyJonathan Pryce1Supp
- Duke of NorfolkBernard Hill1Supp
- Stephen GardinerMark Gatiss1Supp
Guest & voice
- Gregory CromwellTom Holland1Guest
- Princess MaryLily Lesser1Guest
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About this cast
Wolf Hall is a BBC Two historical drama series based on Hilary Mantel’s novels, following Thomas Cromwell’s rise in the court of Henry VIII. The main cast includes Mark Rylance as Cromwell, Damian Lewis as the king, and Claire Foy as Anne Boleyn.
FAQs
Who plays Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall?
Mark Rylance plays Thomas Cromwell.
Who plays King Henry VIII in Wolf Hall?
Damian Lewis plays King Henry VIII.
Who plays Anne Boleyn in Wolf Hall?
Claire Foy plays Anne Boleyn.
Is Wolf Hall a TV series or a film?
Wolf Hall is a TV series, originally broadcast on BBC Two in 2015.
How many seasons of Wolf Hall are there?
There is one season of Wolf Hall, consisting of six episodes.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026