Netflix's 'The Lord's Day' Expands Ensemble with Five New Cast Members Including Timothy Spall and Arsema Thomas

Netflix's upcoming drama series 'The Lord's Day' has added five new cast members to join star Damson Idris. According to Deadline, the newcomers are Harry Lawtey (Industry), Arsema Thomas (Queen Charlotte), Sophie Willan (Alma's Not Normal), Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones), and Timothy Spall (The Sixth Commandment). The casting announcement was made exclusively, indicating the project is actively building its ensemble.

DeadlineHarry Lawtey, Arsema Thomas, Timothy Spall and More Join Damson Idris in Netflix's 'The Lord's Day'

The series is based on a novel, though details about the plot remain limited. The addition of such a varied group of actors, including a BAFTA winner in Spall and rising names like Lawtey and Thomas, suggests the production is assembling a substantial supporting cast around Idris. ftwr.cloud also reported on the cast news, noting the talented lineup.

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Timothy Spall, a veteran character actor, brings decades of screen experience to the project. Gemma Whelan is best known for her role as Yara Greyjoy in Game of Thrones, while Arsema Thomas recently gained attention for her performance in the Bridgerton prequel Queen Charlotte. Harry Lawtey appears in the HBO series Industry, and Sophie Willan is the creator and star of the BBC comedy Alma's Not Normal.

The Lord's Day is part of Netflix's ongoing investment in original drama series. With the full cast still under wraps, Deadline reported that the series continues to add names as it prepares for production.