Justin Theroux plays Kevin Garvey, Carrie Coon plays Nora Durst, and Christopher Eccleston plays Matt Jamison in HBO’s mystery drama The Leftovers.
Main cast
- Kevin Garvey Jr.Justin TherouxMain
- Nora DurstCarrie CoonMain
- Matt JamisonChristopher EcclestonMain
- Laurie GarveyAmy BrennemanMain
- Jill GarveyMargaret QualleyMain
- Tommy GarveyChris ZylkaMain
- Kevin Garvey Sr.Scott GlennMain
- Patti LevinAnn DowdMain
Supporting cast
- John MurphyKevin Carroll2–3Supp
- Michael MurphyJovan Adepo2–3Supp
- Erika MurphyRegina King2–3Supp
- DeanMichael Gaston1–3Supp
- Mary JamisonJanel Moloney1–3Supp
- Wayne GilchrestPaterson Joseph1Supp
Guest & voice
- Meg AbbottLiv Tyler1–2Guest
- GladysMarceline Hugot1Guest
- ChristineAnnie Q.1–2Guest
- VirgilSteven Williams2Guest
- Grace PlayfordLili Taylor3Guest
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About this cast
The Leftovers is a critically acclaimed American drama that aired on HBO from 2014 to 2017, exploring life in a small town after a global event causes 2% of the world’s population to vanish. The series is built around a small ensemble of characters—most memorably Justin Theroux as police chief Kevin Garvey, Carrie Coon as Nora Durst, and Christopher Eccleston as Reverend Matt Jamison—who…
FAQs
Who plays Kevin Garvey in The Leftovers?
Justin Theroux plays the lead character Kevin Garvey, the police chief of Mapleton, in The Leftovers.
Who plays Nora Durst in The Leftovers?
Nora Durst is played by Carrie Coon. Her character lost her entire family in the Departure.
Who plays Matt Jamison in The Leftovers?
Christopher Eccleston portrays Reverend Matt Jamison, a devout and troubled clergyman.
Is The Leftovers based on a book?
Yes, the first season is based on the 2011 novel The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta, who also worked on the series as a writer and executive producer. Seasons 2 and 3 are largely original stories.
How many seasons of The Leftovers are there?
There are three seasons, airing from 2014 to 2017 on HBO, with a total of 28 episodes.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026