1899 cast guide: Who’s who in the new Netflix show?

1899 on Netflix
1899 on Netflix

Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar’s new Netflix series,1899, is available to stream. It follows a migrant steamship of European immigrants as it heads to New York from London. But suddenly, the trip goes left when the steamship comes across another migrant ship adrift on the open sea. The passengers soon find themselves caught up in a mysterious riddle and their journey to the promised land becomes a complete nightmare.

1899 is definitely a show you have to pay attention to at all times. There’s a lot going on in each scene, and if you look away for even a second, you might miss something significant to the plot.

The mystery-horror series is also made up of a well-ensemble cast. You have to remember many faces and names because every character plays a part in the story. It can get really confusing, but fortunately, you have us to help you out by sharing each actor a part of the cast and who they play. Actually, we take it a step further and provide some background information on each cast member as well.

Read on to find out who’s who in Netflix’s1899!

Netflix’s 1899 cast guide

1899 on Netflix
1899 on Netflix

Emily Beecham as Maura Franklin

Emily plays the role of Maura, one of the passengers on the steamship (Kerberos) to New York. She’s a doctor traveling alone on the ship. However, women were not allowed to practice medicine in England in 1899. They were only able to study it.

  • Birthday: May 12, 1984
  • Age: 38 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Height: 5 feet 5 inches
  • Relationship status: She is believed to be dating German actor, Max Befort. However, neither actor has confirmed whether or not they are dating.
  • Where have you seen her before? Hail, Caesar!DaphneLittle JoeBerlin, I Love YouThe Pursuit of Love
  • Social media: Instagram
1899 on Netflix
1899 on Netflix

Andreas Pietschmann as Eyk

Andreas portrays Eyk in the mystery-horror series. Eyk is the German captain of the Kerberos. Once he receives a signal from the ship that’s been lost for four months (Prometheus), he changes the Kerberos route to see if any passengers are alive on the other migrant ship.

  • Birthday: March 22, 1969
  • Age: 53 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Aries
  • Height: 5 feet 10 inches or 5 feet 11 inches
  • Relationship status: He’s been in a relationship with German actress and singer, Jasmin Tabatabai, since 2007. They share a son and daughter together.
  • Where have you seen him before? Belle & SebastianKu’damm 59DarkThe Perfect Mother
  • Social media: Instagram
1899 on Netflix
1899 on Netflix

Aneurin Barnard as Daniel

Aneurin plays Daniel. He hops on board the Kerberos while Eyk, Maura, and some crew members inspect the Prometheus. Could Daniel be one of the missing passengers from the Prometheus? He’s mysterious and it seems he plays a huge role in all of the crazy things happening on the Kerberos.

  • Birthday: May 8, 1987
  • Age: 35 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Height: 5 feet 9 inches
  • Relationship status: Aneurin is married to a woman named Lucy Faulks. She owns a company called Elevate. They also share a son together. Aneurin often posts photos of their son on his Instagram page.
  • Where have you seen him before? CillaWar & PeaceThe GoldfinchDunkirkPeaky Blinders
  • Social media: Instagram
1899 on Netflix
1899 on Netflix

Fflyn Edwards as The Boy

Fflyn plays The Boy. Maura and Eyk find him locked up in a cabinet on the Prometheus and then bring him on board the Kerberos. He won’t speak a word, but Maura instantly becomes protective of him.

  • How old is he? Fflyn’s bio page, provided by his management team, states that he’s 11 years old. However, it’s unclear how old this bio page is and if it’s been updated. Celebsweek reports that Fflyn was born on March 7, 2009. This would make him 13 years old in 2022. 
  • Where is he from? He is from Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom.
  • Height: 4 feet 4 inches
  • Where have you seen him before? The Snow SpiderHer MajestySave the Cinema
  • Social media: Instagram
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Miguel Bernardeau Special Photography for 1899Image Courtesy Netflix

Miguel Bernardeau as Ángel

Miguel portrays the role of Ángel. Ángel is a wealthy Spanish passenger on the Kerberos. He along with his priest brother, Ramiro, seem to be running away from something. Their sibling relationship also seems unusual.

  • Birthday: Dec.12, 1996
  • Age: 25 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
  • Height: 5 feet 8 inches or 5 feet 9 inches
  • Relationship status: He’s believed to be dating Spanish singer, Aitana.
  • Where have you seen him before? SabuesosEliteJosefinaEverything Else
  • Social media: Instagram
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José Pimentão Special Photography for 1899Image Courtesy Netflix

José Pimentão as Ramiro

José plays Ramiro, Ángel’s so-called brother. We learn more about Ramiro and Ángel’s relationship as the season goes on.

  • Birth year: His birthdate is unknown, but he’s believed to have been born in 1988.
  • How old is he? If he was born in 1988, he would be 34 years old in 2022.
  • How tall is he? His exact height is unknown, but he appears to be between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches.
  • Relationship status: It appears that José is single.
  • Where have you seen him before? Al BertoEvaTeorias da ConspiraçãoValor da Vida
  • Social media: Instagram
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Mathilde Ollivier Special Photography for 1899Image Courtesy Netflix

Mathilde Ollivier as Clémence

Mathilde plays Clémence. Clémence is newly married to Lucien and the couple is headed to America on the Kerberos. While Clémence looks to be in love with Lucien, Lucien seems distant and unhappy with their marriage.

  • Birthday: Sept. 20, 1994 
  • Age: 28 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Virgo
  • Height: 5 feet 6 inches and a half
  • Relationship status: She appears to be single or she could be very private about her dating life.
  • Where have you seen her before? OverlordSister of the GroomNona and Her Daughters
  • Social media: Instagram
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Jonas Bloquet Special Photography for 1899Image Courtesy Netflix

Jonas Bloquet as Lucien

Jonas plays Lucien, a wealthy passenger on the Kerberos and Clémence’s husband. He appears to be finding a huge secret from his wife, and it looks like another person aboard the ship may know of his shady past and who he really is.

  • Birthday: July 10, 1992
  • Age: 30 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Cancer
  • Height: He’s about 6 feet 2 inches or 6 feet 3 inches tall.
  • Relationship status: Jonas looks to be single. He prefers to keep his private life away from the public eye, so he could be dating someone in secret.
  • Where have you seen him before? 3 Days to KillElleValerian and the City of a Thousand PlanetsThe Nun
  • Social media: Instagram
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Clara Rosager Special Photography for 1899Image Courtesy Netflix

Clara Rosager as Tove

Clara plays Tove, a third-class passenger aboard the Kerberos. She’s pregnant and the eldest sibling of a religious Danish family. Tove and her family travel to New York in hopes of a better life.

  • Birthday: Nov. 11, 1996
  • Age: 26 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Scorpio
  • Height: 5 feet 9 inches
  • Relationship status: Her last public relationship was with Christian Lacoppidan, but it appears the two have broken up. She hasn’t been rumored to be with anyone nor has she publicly announced that she’s in a relationship. So, our best guess is that she’s single.
  • Where have you seen her before? Before the FrostMisbehaviourMorbiusThe Rain
  • Social media: Instagram
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1899 on Netflix

Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen as Krester

Lucas plays Krester, Tove’s brother and the second oldest sibling. He’s very protective of his family even though he’s considered somewhat of a black sheep.

  • Birthday: July 13, 2000
  • Age: 22 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Cancer
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Relationship status: It appears he’s single. His last known relationship was with actress, Emilie Kroyer Koppel, but it looks like they broke up.
  • Where have you seen him before? Department Q: The Keeper of Lost CausesThe RainBorgen
  • Social media: Instagram
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CANNES, FRANCE – OCTOBER 15: Alexandre Willaume attends ‘ The head ‘ photocall during day two of the MIPCOM 2019 on October 15, 2019 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

Alexandre Willaume as Anker

Alexandre plays Anker, the father of Tove and Krester and the patriarch of their religious family. However, he doesn’t appear to lead the household. Instead, his wife Iben calls all the shots.

  • Birthday: Dec. 20, 1972
  • Age: 49 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
  • Height: His height is believed to be somewhere between 5 feet 11 inches and 6 feet 1 inch.
  • Relationship status: Alexandre is in a relationship with a woman named Lillie Østergaard. He often posts photos of her on his Instagram page. He also has two children from a previous marriage.
  • Where have you seen him before? EquinoxTomb RaiderThe Wheel of TimeThe Last Kingdom
  • Social media: Instagram
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BERLIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 10: Maria Erwolter attends the Netflix “1899” series premiere at Funkhaus on November 10, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Tristar Media/WireImage)

Maria Erwolter as Iben

Maria plays Iben, Anker’s wife and Tove and Krester’s mom. She’s the matriarch of the family and has very deep religious beliefs. She hopes to build a church once they land in America.

  • Birthday: Dec. 22, 1976
  • Age: 45 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Capricorn
  • Relationship status: She’s in a relationship with musical artist, Laust Sonne.
  • Where have you seen her before? Pusher IIThe RitualDNARig 45Outlaw
  • Social media: Instagram
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1899 on Netflix

Rosalie Craig as Virginia

Rosalie plays Virginia, a solo passenger on board the Kerberos. Although she travels alone, she knows several other passengers and their secrets.

  • Birthday: May 30, 1981
  • Age: 41 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Gemini
  • Height: She’s believed to stand at 5 feet 6 inches or 5 feet 7 inches.
  • Relationship status: She’s married to stage actor Hadley Fraser. They share a 6-year-old daughter together.
  • Where have you seen her before? MI-5, LovesickLondon RoadCentaurworldAnatomy of a Scandal 
  • Social media: Instagram
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1899 on Netflix

Isabella Wei as Ling Yi

Isabella portrays the role of Ling Yi, a first-class passenger aboard the Kerberos. We first meet Ling Yi when she’s dressed as a geisha, but she and her mother speak Cantonese. They also seem to share a secret. Could it have something to do with their ethnic identity?

  • Birthday: May 1, 2004
  • Age: 18 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Height: 5 feet 6 inches
  • Social media: Instagram
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Maciej Musial Special Photography for 1899Image Courtesy Netflix

Maciej Musial as Olek

Maciej plays Olek, a Polish coal boy aboard the Kerberos. Olek is rebellious when it comes to following the rules of the steamship. He often bonds with other lower-class passengers on the ship.

  • Birthday: February 11, 1995
  • Age: 27 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Aquarius
  • Height: 5 feet 9 inches
  • Relationship status: His relationship status is unknown. However, he has a photo of him driving while holding a mystery woman’s leg on his Instagram. Could they be dating?
  • Where have you seen him before? Krew z krwiDzien dobry, kocham cie!,1983The Witcher
  • Social media: Instagram
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Gabby Wong Special Photography for 1899Image Courtesy Netflix

Gabby Wong as Yuk Je

Gabby plays Yuk Je, Ling Yi’s mother. She and Ling Yi hope for a better life and a brighter future in America. But will they make it there safely on the Kerberos?

  • Relationship status: Her relationship status is unknown, but she has a young son. She has a couple of photos of him on her Instagram page.
  • Where have you seen her before? After the World EndedRandom 11Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 
  • Social media: Instagram
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GERARDMER, FRANCE – JANUARY 29: Actor Yann Gael attends photocall for the Gerardmer Fantastic Film Festival – Day Four on January 29, 2022 in Gerardmer, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)

Yann Gael as Jérôme

Yann plays Jérôme in the mystery-horror series. He’s not supposed to be on board the Kerberos, so he tries to avoid being captured. He’s on the search for a specific passenger with whom he shares a past. While on the ship, he forms a bond with Olek and Clémence.

  • Birthday: Aug. 2, 1986
  • Age: 36 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Leo
  • Height: His height is believed to be 5 feet 9 inches or 5 feet 10 inches.
  • Where have you seen him before? The French DreamSakho & ManganeSaloum
  • Social media: Instagram

You can see the cast in action in 1899, streaming now only on Netflix!