There are some familiar faces in this thrilling true crime miniseries.
Kumail Nanjiani Kumail gives a strong performance starring as Steve in the jaw-dropping true crime miniseries. Here is where you may have seen him and his Welcome to Chippendales cast mates before their roles in the show.
Kumail plays Steve Banerjee, who created Chippendales in the late ’70s and experienced great success with this venture prior to an intense downward spiral. He is known for roles in Franklin & Bash, The Big Sick, Silicon Valley, Stuber, Eternals, and more.
Murray Bartlett In Welcome to Chippendales, Murray plays Chippendales’ choreographer, Nick de Noia. He and Steve face heated disagreements as the show takes off and the two have creative differences. Murray’s previous works include Home and Away, Guiding Light, The White Lotus, and he’s set to appear in The Last of Us.
Annaleigh Ashford Annaleigh portrays Irene, an accountant who offers Steve financial advice for Chippendales and starts a romantic relationship with him. Her well-known roles include Betty DiMello in Masters of Sex, appearances in American Crime Story, B Positive, and her upcoming lead role in the horror thriller film Dust.
Dan Stevens Dan portrays Paul Snider, a promoter that Steve recruits to help his business, and who ultimately commits a shocking crime. His notable roles include Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey, the Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Legion, Gaslit, and the upcoming horror film Cuckoo.
Nicola Peltz Nicola plays Dorothy Stratten, a Playboy model who makes important wardrobe suggestions for the Chippendales performers. Her previous works include roles in Bates Motel, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Holidate, and the upcoming indie drama film Lola James.
Juliette Lewis Chippendales fan-turned-costume designer Denise Coughlan is played by Juliette Lewis. Juliette has had a successful acting career with notable roles in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Cape Fear, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, From Dusk Till Dawn, and more. She’ll be returning for Season 2 of Yellowjackets.
Quentin Plair Quentin plays Otis McCutcheon, a Chippendales performer who approaches Steve to learn more about his business methods. He’s known for roles in The Quad and Roswell, New Mexico, and will next portray Danny Kinkade in the series Tiny Beautiful Things.
Robin de Jesús Robin appears as Ray Colon, a handyman who forms a close bond with Steve, in Welcome to Chippendales. He’s known for his roles in The Boys in the Band and Tick, Tick…Boom! and his performances in Broadway productions like La Cage aux Folles and In the Heights.
Andrew Rannells Andrew plays a Chippendales investor who is Nick’s love interest in the miniseries. Viewers might recognize Andrew from shows like The New Normal, Girls, Black Monday, and Girls5eva, as well as his performances in Broadway shows like The Book of Mormon and Falsettos.
As Welcome to Chippendales continues to captivate audiences with its gripping true story, these talented actors bring their skills and experiences to the forefront, adding depth and authenticity to their compelling characters. Don’t miss out on this star-studded miniseries that brings the real-life tale of Chippendales and its founder to life on the screen.
