Elisabeth Moss plays Imogen Salter, Yumna Marwan plays Adilah El Idrissi, and Dali Benssalah plays Malik in the 2024 spy thriller limited series The Veil.
Main cast
- Imogen SalterElisabeth Moss1Main
- Adilah El IdrissiYumna Marwan1Main
- MalikDali Benssalah1Main
- Max PetersonJosh Charles1Main
- FrankJames Purefoy1Main
Supporting cast
- OmerAlec Secareanu1Supp
- PascalThibault de Montalembert1Supp
- IshitaDaisy Badger1Supp
- RaniaJoud Alhussein1Supp
Guest & voice
- MarthaTanya Moodie1Guest
- ClaudeOscar Salem1Guest
- AliKalsoora Younes1Guest
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About this cast
The Veil is a 2024 spy thriller limited series following British intelligence operative Imogen Salter (Elisabeth Moss) as she investigates a mysterious woman, Adilah El Idrissi (Yumna Marwan), who may be a terrorist. The series explores shifting loyalties and hidden identities across multiple countries, with a standout cast including Dali Benssalah, Josh Charles, and James Purefoy.
FAQs
Who plays Imogen Salter in The Veil?
Imogen Salter is played by Elisabeth Moss.
Is The Veil based on a true story?
No, The Veil is a fictional spy thriller created by Steven Knight, though it draws on themes of modern espionage and the global refugee crisis.
How many episodes are in The Veil?
The Veil has six episodes, all released as a limited series.
What network is The Veil on in the UK?
In the UK, The Veil is available to stream on Disney+ via the Star hub.
Who plays the character Adilah El Idrissi?
Adilah El Idrissi is played by Yumna Marwan.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026