The Castle series (photos of the actors are presented in the article) has been successfully on the American ABC channel for seven seasons, and in 2015 it was extended to the eighth to the delight of fans. A fascinating comedy-dramatic story about a terribly charming writer and a strict detective who, together with success, investigates even the most complicated crimes. It is doubly interesting to know the actors who are involved in the project and have long been loved by the audience.
A little bit about the plot
The story begins with a vivid presentation of the new book of the famous writer, master of the detective genre, Richard Castle. He is not married, but he does not live alone, but with his mother (a former Broadway star) and a smart teenage daughter. After the publication of the last book of the series, he is in a creative crisis. From it displays a message stating that someone is copying the crimes described by him. Thus, a charming detective Kate Beckett appears in his life. Having acquainted with many influential people of the city and having seen a way out of everyday life, he begins to participate in all investigations, without restriction. However, the strict detective also liked Castle. Actors look harmonious thanks to the brilliant work of casting experts.
Nathan Fillion
An American actor originally from Canada, best known for his roles on television. Born in 1971 on March 27 in Edmont. Nathan's parents are an English teacher, he has an older brother. He began his career by working in the theater, but gained fame after participating in the TV series “Firefly” and “Castle”. Actors of series, as a rule, run the risk of becoming hostages of one role, but guaranteed to be popular.
Stana Katic
The leading role in the series with an unusual name and surname has Serbo-Croatian roots, was born and raised in Canada. She studied acting at the Goodman School of Drama at the University of Toronto. Stana has one sister and four brothers. Known largely due to one role, like other actors in the series Castle. In 2008, she opened her own film studio, and in 2010 she became a partner of R. Gere in the film "Double Agent".
According to the plot, Kate Becket is a police detective with a good track record and business reputation. She is smart, witty and also a wonderful investigator. Not surprisingly, Castle chooses her as a prototype for his new novel.
John Huertas
Performer of the role of detective Javier Esposito (in the photo below - to the left). The actor is from New York, participates in various projects on television, and in 2011 he recorded the first single and shot a video for him. The cast has been included in the cast since the first season. His hero, as you might guess, has Hispanic roots, in addition, he is a retired special forces sniper. For a long time he works in tandem with Detective Ryan, despite a slightly ironic relationship between them, they are connected by close bonds of friendship. I met with a medical examiner.
Dever Shamus
The American actor was born in July 1976 in a family of intellectuals, his mother is a professor of history, and his father is a teacher of English and dramatic art, so the choice of profession is understandable. From an early age, Dever began to participate in school productions and performances. He received a good acting education, including according to the Stanislavsky system at the Moscow Art Theater School in Moscow. However, at the moment he is recognized mainly by the Castle series. The actors of the series and the spouse in the story (with D. Dever) in 2006 got married in real life.
According to the plot, the detective (on the photo above - to the right) is of Irish descent and before working with Beckett served in the anti-drug department, including undercover.
Molly Quinn
The American actress of television, film and theater literally grew up with the television series. At the time of filming in 2009, she was 16 years old. In the story, her character is called Alexis (pictured with a serial grandmother), she is Castle's daughter from her first marriage. Since he was the most responsible in the broken pair, she remained with her father after the divorce. During the series, she managed to grow from a school teenager, first to a college student, and then to her father’s assistant in a private detective agency.
Susan Sullivan
American star of soap operas and TV shows. Acts as the slightly eccentric mother of the protagonist in the series Castle, whose actors have already become familiar to each other over the 7 years of filming. The former Broadway actress, now lives with her granddaughter and son, constantly trying herself in a new role and looking for a rich husband.
Anyone who loves light humor, a famously twisted plot, a great game and unobtrusiveness should pay attention to the Castle series. The actors and roles in it are selected perfectly; perhaps this fact and the lack of banality allow the project to stay afloat for so long, while the audience’s interest in it does not fade, and critics praise it.