Rufus Sewell plays Mark Easterbrook, Kaya Scodelario plays Hermia Easterbrook, and Bertie Carvel plays Inspector Lejeune in the BBC One adaptation of Agatha Christie’s ‘The Pale Horse‘.
Main cast
- Mark EasterbrookRufus SewellMain
- Hermia EasterbrookKaya ScodelarioMain
- Inspector LejeuneBertie CarvelMain
Supporting cast
- Thyrza GreySheila AtimSupp
- Zachariah OsborneHenry Lloyd-HughesSupp
- Mrs. Dane CalthropClaire SkinnerSupp
- Venetia KerrGeorgina CampbellSupp
- David ArdinglySean PertweeSupp
- Delphine EasterbrookRita TushinghamSupp
- SydKathy Kiera ClarkeSupp
Guest & voice
- Thomasina TuckertonMadeleine MantockGuest
- Jessie DavisPoppy GilbertGuest
- Mr. VenablesJonathan CullenGuest
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About this cast
The Pale Horse is a 2020 BBC One television adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1961 novel. The two-part mystery follows Mark Easterbrook, a man drawn into a web of murder and the supernatural after a name appears on a list found with a dead woman. The series features a strong ensemble cast led by Rufus Sewell.
FAQs
Who plays Mark Easterbrook in The Pale Horse?
Rufus Sewell plays Mark Easterbrook, the protagonist who investigates a series of deaths linked to a list found on a corpse.
Who plays Inspector Lejeune in The Pale Horse?
Bertie Carvel plays Inspector Lejeune, the police officer investigating the murders.
Is The Pale Horse a film or a TV series?
It is a two-part television series, originally broadcast on BBC One in 2020.
Where was The Pale Horse filmed?
The series was filmed in various locations in England, including Bristol and the surrounding countryside.
What is The Pale Horse about?
The story follows Mark Easterbrook as he uncovers a conspiracy involving a trio of women who may be using supernatural means to kill people, based on Agatha Christie’s novel.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026