In the 2019 HBO series ‘Watchmen‘, Jeremy Irons plays Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias, Regina King stars as Angela Abar/Sister Night, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II portrays Cal Abar, alongside Don Johnson as Judd Crawford.
Main cast
- Angela Abar / Sister NightRegina King1Main
- Cal AbarYahya Abdul-Mateen II1Main
- Adrian Veidt / OzymandiasJeremy Irons1Main
- Judd CrawfordDon Johnson1Main
- Laurie BlakeJean Smart1Main
- Looking GlassTim Blake Nelson1Main
- Wade Tillman / Looking GlassTim Blake Nelson1Main
Supporting cast
- Will ReevesLouis Gossett Jr.1Supp
- Pirate JennyJessica Camacho1Supp
- Topher AbarDylan Schombing1Supp
- Agent Dale PeteyDustin Ingram1Supp
- Senator Joe Keene Jr.James Wolk1Supp
Guest & voice
- Doctor ManhattanYahya Abdul-Mateen II1Guest
- Young WillJovan Adepo1Guest
- TrieuHong Chau1Guest
- Mr. PhillipsTom Mison1Guest
- Ms. CrookshanksSara Vickers1Guest
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About this cast
‘Watchmen’ is a 2019 HBO series that continues the story of the iconic graphic novel, set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are outlawed. The cast features Jeremy Irons as the enigmatic Adrian Veidt, Regina King as the police detective Angela Abar, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as her husband Cal, with standout performances from Tim Blake Nelson and Jean Smart.
FAQs
Who plays Angela Abar in Watchmen?
Regina King plays Angela Abar, also known as Sister Night, the central protagonist of the 2019 HBO series.
Who plays Adrian Veidt in Watchmen?
Jeremy Irons plays Adrian Veidt, the former superhero Ozymandias, in a mysterious English country manor setting.
Who plays Doctor Manhattan in Watchmen?
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II portrays Doctor Manhattan, alongside his role as Cal Abar, revealing a key twist in the series.
Is the Watchmen TV series connected to the 2009 film?
No, the 2019 HBO series is a standalone sequel to the original graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, not the Zack Snyder film.
How many seasons of Watchmen are there?
There is only one season of ‘Watchmen’, comprising nine episodes, as a limited series.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026