Natasha Lyonne stars as Charlie Cale, a human lie-detector on the run, in Rian Johnson’s retro detective series Poker Face. The show features a revolving guest cast including Adrien Brody, Benjamin Bratt, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Main cast
- Charlie CaleNatasha Lyonne1Main
Supporting cast
- CliffBenjamin Bratt1Supp
- Sterling Frost Sr.Ron Perlman1Supp
- Beatrix HaspRhea Perlman1Supp
- LucasSimon Helberg1Supp
Guest & voice
- HarrisAdrien Brody1Guest
- Trey NelsonJoseph Gordon-Levitt1Guest
- Natalie HillDascha Polanco1Guest
- MargeClea DuVall1Guest
- Damon & GregStephanie Hsu1Guest
- TiffanyMegan Suri1Guest
- TammyLil Rel Howery1Guest
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About this cast
Poker Face is a neo-noir mystery-of-the-week series created by Rian Johnson, premiered in 2023 on Peacock in the US and later on Sky Max in the UK. Natasha Lyonne leads as Charlie Cale, a casino worker with an uncanny ability to detect lies, who travels across America solving murders while staying one step ahead of a powerful enemy.
FAQs
Who plays Charlie Cale in Poker Face?
Natasha Lyonne plays the lead role of Charlie Cale in Poker Face.
Has Poker Face been renewed for a second season?
Yes, Peacock renewed Poker Face for a second season in February 2023, but its release date has not yet been confirmed.
What is the premise of Poker Face?
Poker Face follows Charlie Cale, who has an innate ability to tell when someone is lying. After a suspicious death at the casino where she works, she goes on the run, solving murders across America while evading a powerful enemy.
Is Poker Face a true story?
No, Poker Face is a completely fictional neo-noir mystery series created by Rian Johnson. It is not based on a true story.
Where was Poker Face filmed?
The series was mostly filmed in New Mexico, USA, standing in for various locations across the United States.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026