Netflix's newest thriller series, Run Away, is set to captivate audiences with its high-stakes mystery and drama. Based on the novel by Harlan Coben, this show features a cast of both familiar faces and emerging actors.
Run Away has debuted with a strong Rotten Tomatoes score and follows Simon Greene, a father desperately searching to find his missing daughter, Paige. Simon teams up with private investigator Elena Ravenscroft to bring his daughter home, but they find secrets that threaten to unravel the perfect Greene family. With standout performances from actors like James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver, Run Away is sure to keep viewers on their toes.
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Character |
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James Nesbitt |
Simon Greene |
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Ruth Jones |
Elena Ravenscroft |
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Minnie Driver |
Ingrid Greene |
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Ellie Henry |
Anya Greene |
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Ellie de Lange |
Paige Greene |
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Alfred Enoch |
Isaac Fagbenle |
James Nesbitt As Simon Greene
Date Of Birth: January 15, 1965
- Active Since: 1984
Born in Northern Ireland, James Nesbitt is an actor who got his breakout role as Adam Williams in Cold Feet, which went on to win a BAFTA and score multiple other nominations. Nesbitt starred alongside Liam Neeson in Five Minutes of Heaven and was featured in Ralph Fiennes' film Coriolanus, where he played Tribune Sicinius. He most recently played Jimmy Nesbitt in the 2025 comedy The Unholylands.
Notable Movie & TV Roles
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Role |
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey |
Bofur |
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Bloody Sunday |
Ivan Cooper |
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Walking Ned Devine |
Pig Finn |
Nesbitt plays Simon in Run Away, who has the perfect family. That is until his daughter, Paige, goes missing. Simon finds her on drugs at a local park, but saving her isn't as easy as he thought. The journey to bring his daughter home threatens to expose secrets that have the power to tear his family and his life apart.
Ruth Jones As Elena Ravenscroft
Date Of Birth: September 22, 1966
- Active Since: 1996
Ruth Jones, born in South Wales, rose to fame with her breakout role as Nessa in the TV series Gavin & Stacey
Notable Movie & TV Roles
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Role |
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Stella |
Stella Morris |
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Hattie |
Hattie Jacques |
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Gavin & Stacey |
Nessa Jenkins |
Jones plays Elena Ravenscroft in Run Away, a private investigator who teams up with Simon in his search to bring his daughter home. Ravenscroft connects Paige to a different missing person case she's been working on, revealing that her disappearance may be more complicated than they initially thought.
Minnie Driver As Ingrid Greene
Date Of Birth: January 31, 1970
- Active Since: 1990
London-born actress Minnie Driver had her breakout role in Circle of Friends, which helped her land parts in iconic works like the James Bond film GoldenEye and Ella Enchanted. In 1997, Driver's performance in Good Will Hunting earned her an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. She also starred in The Phantom of the Opera and had guest-starring roles in series like Will & Grace and Starstruck.
Notable Movie & TV Roles
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Role |
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Circle of Friends |
Benny |
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Good Will Hunting |
Skylar |
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The Riches |
Dahlia Malloy |
Driver plays Ingrid Greene, Simon's wife and the mother to the three Greene children. When Paige starts facing problems after starting college, Ingrid believes they should let their daughter figure things out on her own. Simon is insistent on rescuring her, though, and Ingrid joins him in helping bring Paige home.
Ellie de Lange As Paige Greene
- Active Since: 2015
Notable Movie & TV Roles
The English and Dutch actress had her breakout role in the British TV series Wolf Hall, where she played Jenneke and worked alongside Damian Lewis and Claire Foy. De Lange has appeared in multiple Dutch television shows and is confirmed to be in the new season of Netflix's 3 Body Problem, which will also be released in 2026.
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Role |
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The Serpent |
Helena Dekker |
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz |
Esther |
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Arcadia |
Hanna Jans |
De Lange plays Paige Greene, who runs away from home and gets exposed to the world of drugs. Her disappearance is the center of the story, and she makes Simon's journey to save her difficult.
Alfred Enoch as Isaac Fagbenle
Date Of Birth: December 2, 1988
- Active Since: 2001
British actor Alfred Enoch had his breakout role in the Harry Potter films as Dean Thomas, playing him for seven out of the eight movies. Enoch ventured into live theater and starred alongside Tom Hiddleston in a 2014 production of Coriolanus in London before starring in How to Get Away with Murder. He can also be seen in the Benedict Cumberbatch Sherlock series and The Critic.
Notable Movie & TV Roles
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Role |
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Harry Potter Series |
Dean Thomas |
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How To Get Away With Murder |
Wes Gibbins |
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The Picture of Dorian Gray |
Harry Wotton |
Enoch plays Isaac Fagbenle, a detective who becomes involved in Paige's case. After Simon and Paige's boyfriend, Aaron, have an altercation at the park, Aaron is found murdered shortly after. Simon becomes the primary suspect for Fagbenle, and the detective is determined to deliver justice.
Run Away Supporting Cast And Characters
Ellie Henry as Anya Greene – Simon's youngest daughter, Anya, is played by Ellie Henry, who was featured in Hollyoaks.
Adrian Greensmith as Sam Greene – Adrian Greensmith, known for Metal Lords, plays Simon's son, Sam.
Ben Galvin as Doug Mulzer – Known for EastEnders, Ben Galvin plays Paige Greene's classmate Doug Mulzer.
Lucian Msamati as Cornelius Faber – Lucian Msamati, known for Conclave, plays Cornelius Faber in Run Away.
Annette Badland as Lou – Known for Doctor Who and Ted Lasso, Annette Badland plays Lou, a genius technician.
Jon Pointing as Ash – The part of Ash is played by Jon Pointing, known for Big Boys and Sweetpea.
Tracy-Ann Oberman as Jessica Kinberg – Featured in Friday Night Dinner and Doctor Who, Tracy-Ann Oberman plays Jessica Kinberg in Run Away.
Ingrid Oliver as Yvonne – Ingrid Greene's sister, Yvonne, is played by Ingrid Oliver, known for The Thursday Murder Club and Sweetpea.
Maeve Courtier-Lilley as Dee Dee – Maeve Courtier-Lilley, featured in Gran Turisimo, plays Dee Dee in Run Away.
Finty Williams as Enid Corval – Enid Corval is played by Finty Williams, who's known for Gosford Park.
Joe McGann as Wiley Corval – Known for Night & Day, Joe McGann plays Wiley Corval.
Amy Gledhill as Ruby Todd – Amy Gledhill, who was featured on The Jonathan Ross Show, plays Ruby Todd in Run Away.
