Ava DuVernay’s ‘When They See Us‘ stars Asante Blackk as Kevin Richardson, Caleel Harris as Antron McCray, and Ethan Herisse as Yusef Salaam – three of the exonerated Central Park Five.
Main cast
- Kevin RichardsonAsante BlackkMain
- Antron McCrayCaleel HarrisMain
- Yusef SalaamEthan HerisseMain
- Korey WiseJharrel JeromeMain
- Raymond SantanaMarquis RodriguezMain
Supporting cast
- Linda FairsteinFelicity HuffmanSupp
- Elizabeth LedererVera FarmigaSupp
- Michael WarrenBlair UnderwoodSupp
- Robert MorgenthauJohn LeguizamoSupp
- Nancy RyanKylie BunburySupp
- Delores Wise (Korey’s mother)Susan PulidoSupp
- Linda McCray (Antron’s mother)Marsha Stephanie BlakeSupp
- Sharon Salaam (Yusef’s mother)Aunjanue EllisSupp
- Bobby McCray (Antron’s father)Michael K. WilliamsSupp
Guest & voice
- Detective Jon WilderChristopher JacksonGuest
- Reverend Al SharptonGlynn TurmanGuest
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About this cast
‘When They See Us’ is a gripping Netflix mini-series from 2019 by Ava DuVernay that dramatises the true story of the Central Park Five – five Black and Latino teenagers falsely accused and convicted of a brutal assault in 1989. The lead performances from young actors including Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Jharrel Jerome and Marquis Rodriguez bring heart-wrenching authenticity to…
FAQs
Who plays Kevin Richardson in When They See Us?
Asante Blackk portrays Kevin Richardson in the Netflix mini-series ‘When They See Us’.
Who plays Korey Wise in When They See Us?
Jharrel Jerome plays Korey Wise – and for his performance he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series.
How many episodes are in When They See Us?
The series is four episodes long, running about 60-90 minutes each.
Is When They See Us based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the true story of the Central Park Five – five teenagers wrongly convicted of assaulting a jogger in Central Park in 1989.
Who directed When They See Us?
The series was created, co-written and directed by Ava DuVernay.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026