Holliday Grainger plays Joan ‘Animal‘ Kendall, with Alia Bhatt as young Joan and Samuel Adewunmi as her brother, in the BBC crime drama ‘Animal’.
Main cast
- Joan ‘Animal’ KendallHolliday Grainger1Main
- Young Joan KendallAlia Bhatt1Main
- Michael KendallSamuel Adewunmi1Main
Supporting cast
- DCI Paul BettanyStephen Graham1Supp
- DS Lisa ArmstrongRuth Madeley1Supp
- PC Tom HardyTommy Carey1Supp
Guest & voice
- Megan KendallSienna Miller1Guest
- DI Mark ‘Sparky’ SparksDavid Morrissey1Guest
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About this cast
Animal is a 2023 BBC One crime drama series starring Holliday Grainger as Joan ‘Animal’ Kendall, a police officer in Liverpool. The show follows her investigation into a series of murders while grappling with her own troubled past. Alia Bhatt appears as the younger version of Joan in flashbacks, and Samuel Adewunmi plays her brother, Michael.
FAQs
Who plays Joan ‘Animal’ Kendall in Animal?
Holliday Grainger plays the lead role of Joan ‘Animal’ Kendall in the BBC series Animal.
Is Animal based on a true story?
No, Animal is a fictional crime drama created by writer Jack Thorne, though it draws on real-life police procedures in Liverpool.
How many seasons of Animal are there?
As of 2024, there is one season of Animal, which aired in 2023. A second season has not been confirmed.
Where can I watch Animal in the UK?
Animal is available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026