The Midnight Club cast guide: Guide to the Netflix show’s cast and characters

The Midnight Club - Courtesy Netflix
The Midnight Club - Courtesy Netflix

The Midnight Club is finally streaming on Netflix. It’s horror genius Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong’s new Netflix series that follows a group of teenagers with terminal illnesses at Brightcliffe Hospice. Every night, they gather together at midnight to tell each other scary stories. They even make a deal, vowing that whoever dies first will be responsible for communicating with the group from beyond the grave. But then one of them dies, and strange things start to occur.

It’s based on the 1994 novel of the same name and other earlier works by Christoper Pike. If you’re a fan of Flanagan’s other Netflix shows, such as The Haunting of Hill HouseThe Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass, then you should definitely check out The Midnight Club.

But before you hit play on the show’s title page on Netflix, you must know who plays who in the mystery-horror series.

Below, we shared a cast and characters guide to the Netflix show!

The Midnight Club cast guide

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The Midnight Club. (L to R) Igby Rigney as Kevin, Iman Benson as Ilonka in episode 103 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Iman Benson as Ilonka

Iman portrays the role of llonka in the show. llonka had dreams of attending Stanford University before finding out that she had thyroid cancer. However, this doesn’t stop her from living life to the fullest. Her determination to survive the terminal illness leads her to Brightcliffe Hospice, where she hopes she’ll find a way to recover.

Where have you seen her before?

You might recognize Iman from her roles in Uncle BuckAlexa & Katie and BlackAF.

What’s next?

We’ll see Iman next in an upcoming science fiction film titled War of the Worlds.

Social media: Instagram

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The Midnight Club. Igby Rigney as Kevin in episode 110 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Igby Rigney as Kevin

Igby plays Kevin, a patient at Brightcliffe Hospice who has leukemia. Kevin is charming and is always supportive of his family and friends. He’s caring and often puts his needs last. When llonka meets Kevin, they quickly form a connection.

Where have you seen him before?

Igby is known for his roles in Blue BloodsF9: The Fast Saga and Midnight Mass.

What’s next?

We’ll see him next in another Flanagan Netflix series titled The Fall of the House of Usher. He’ll also be in a drama film titled Double Down South.

Social media: Instagram

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The Midnight Club. Ruth Codd as Dana in episode 102 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Ruth Codd as Anya

Ruth portrays Anya, a sharp-tongued, rebellious patient at Brightcliffe Hospice. She’s a lower-leg amputee wheelchair user from Ireland. Although she may portray herself as tough and cold on the outside, she actually cares deeply for those around her.

Where have you seen her before?

Ruth made her acting debut in The Midnight Club.

What’s next?

We’ll see her next in Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher.

Social media: Instagram

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William Chris Sumpter as Spencer

William portrays Spencer, a patient at Brightcliffe Hospice who has HIV. He’s brought to Brightcliffe after Mark finds out he’s been kicked out of his conservative parents’ home for being gay. Spencer is considered the life of the party in the group.

Where have you seen him before?

He’s best known for his roles in Brooklyn Love StoriesPower and NYC Dreams.

What’s next?

It’s unknown what William will star in next.

Social media: Instagram

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The Midnight Club. (L to R) Chris Sumpter as Spencer, Aya Furukawa as Natsuki, Sauriyan Sapkota as Amesh in episode 110 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Aya Furukawa as Natsuki

Aya plays Natsuki in the mystery-horror series. Natsuki is a patient at Brightcliffe Hospice who has ovarian cancer. She struggles with her mental health and experiences something very traumatic before entering Brightcliffe.

Where have you seen them before?

Aya is known for their roles in Netflix’s Brand New Cherry Flavor and The Baby-Sitters Club.

What’s next?

We’ll see Aya next in The Fall of the House of Usher.

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Annarah Cymone as Sandra

Annarah plays Sandra, a patient at Brightcliffe Hospice who has lymphoma. Sandra is very religious and uses her faith to help her cope with her terminal illness. Due to her religious beliefs, Sandra often butts heads with other patients. However, she does actually care for the group.

Where have you seen her before?

Annarah is a newcomer to the entertainment industry. She’s known for her role as Leeza in Midnight Mass.

What’s next?

It’s unknown what Annarah will be in next.

Social media: Instagram

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The Midnight Club. (L to R) Sauriyan Sapkota as Amesh, Aya Furukawa as Natsuki, Igby Rigney as Kevin, Chris Sumpter as Spencer in episode 110 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Sauriyan Sapkota as Amesh

Sauriyan plays the role of Amesh, a Brightcliffe Hospice patient with glioblastoma. Amesh was the new patient until llonka arrived. He’s the goofy one out of the group, a video game nerd, and always willing to help others.

Where have you seen him before?

Sauriyan made his acting debut in the mystery-horror series.

What’s next?

He’ll be in The Fall of the House of Usher.

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The Midnight Club. (L to R) Sauriyan Sapkota as Amesh, Chris Sumpter as Spencer, Igby Rigney as Kevin, Adia as Cheri, Annarah Cymone as Sandra, Iman Benson as Ilonka, Aya Furukawa as Natsuki in episode 107 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Adia as Cheri

Adia plays Cheri, a patient at Brightcliffe Hospice. Cheri comes from a wealthy background, with both of her parents successful in their crafts. But once Cheri receives her terminal diagnosis, her busy parents cannot take care of her, so they send her to Brightcliffe. She’s very secretive, which isolates her from the other patients.

Where have you seen her before?

Adia made her acting debut in the mystery-horror series.

What’s next?

It’s unknown what she’ll star in next.

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The Midnight Club. (L to R) Iman Benson as Ilonka, Matt Biedel as Tim Pawluk in episode 110 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Matt Biedel as Tim Pawluk

Matt plays Tim, llonka’s kind-hearted foster dad. Tim wants the best for his daughter and is hesitant to send her to Brightcliffe Hospice at first, but is willing to do whatever it takes to make llonka happy.

Where have you seen him before?

You might recognize Matt from his roles in the Netflix series Altered CarbonThe Umbrella AcademyNarcos: Mexico and Midnight Mass.

What’s next?

We’ll see him next in the comedy-drama film Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out and The Fall of the House of Usher.

Social media: Instagram

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The Midnight Club. Heather Langenkamp as Dr. Georgia Stanton in episode 102 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Heather Langenkamp as Dr. Georgina Stanton

Heather portrays the role of Dr. Stanton, the mysterious doctor who runs Brightcliffe Hospice. She found Brightcliffe after losing her son to a terminal illness. Heather was born on July 17, 1964, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, making her 58 years old. She’s in no way new to the entertainment industry and is best known for acting in a popular horror film franchise.

Where have you seen her before?

Heather is known for her role as Nancy Thompson in the horror flicks A Nightmare on Elm StreetA Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.

What’s next?

Heather has a role in a short film titled The Magic Shop and a role in a crime drama called Plea. However, these films do not have release dates, so it’s unclear if they’ll ever come out.

Social media: Instagram

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The Midnight Club. (L to R) Igby Rigney as Kevin, Annarah Cymone as Sandra, Zach Gilford as Mark, Iman Benson as Ilonka in episode 101 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Zach Gilford as Mark

Zach plays Mark, one of the nurse practitioners at Brightcliffe. He was born on Jan. 14, 1982, in Evanston, Illinois, making him 40 years old. He’s also married to Lost actress Kiele Sanchez, and they share a beautiful daughter.

Where have you seen him before?

Zach is best known for his role as Matt Saracen in Friday Night Lights and his role as Riley Flynn in Midnight Mass. He also had roles in The Purge: AnarchyGood Girls and L.A.’s Finest.

What’s next?

We’ll see Zach next in a Lifetime original movie titled The Disappearance of Cari Farver, a mystery-horror film called There’s Something Wrong with the Children, Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher and the TV show Criminal Minds: Evolution.

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The Midnight Club. Samantha Sloyan as Shasta in episode 102 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Samantha Sloyan as Shasta

Samantha portrays Shasta, a healer llonka meets in the woods on the property of Brightcliffe. Shasta also lives near Brightcliffe and runs her own naturopathic company. Samantha was born on March 24, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, making her 43 years old. She’s known for starring in many of Flanagan’s projects.

Where have you seen her before?

The talented actress is best known for her roles in Grey’s AnatomyHushThe Haunting of Hill HouseSEAL Team and Midnight Mass.

What’s next?

We’ll see Samantha next in The Fall of the House of Usher.

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The Midnight Club. Rahul Kohli as Vincent in episode 105 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022
The Midnight Club. Rahul Kohli as Vincent in episode 105 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

Rahul Kohli as Vincent

Rahul portrays Vincent Beggs, a creator of a video game called Decision. He isn’t a real person in the show. He’s a made-up character in one of Amesh’s scary stories he tells to the Midnight Club.

Where have you seen him before?

Rahul is best known for his role as Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti in iZombie. He also had roles in Harley QuinnThe Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass.

What’s next?

We’ll see Rahul next in a Zack Snyder animated series titled Twilight of the Gods and Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher.

Social media: Instagram

The Midnight Club is now streaming on Netflix.