Check out the characters from the new series, The Strain. They are an intriguing cast of characters dealing with a dangerous outbreak of vampirism.
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Corey Stoll as Ephraim Goodweather
Eph is charge of the CDC Canary project in NYC. He responds to the mysterious deaths on Regis Flight 753. He's great at his job, but has a troubled personal life. He wants to get back together with his wife.
2.
David Bradley as Abraham Setrakian
David is a pawnbroker. He met the Master while interned at a Nazi concentration camp. He's spent his life preparing to kill the Master after failing as a teen.
3.
Mia Maestro as Nora Martinez
Nora is a biochemist at the CDC on the Canary team. She's in love with Eph, but knows he wants to reunite with his wife.
4.
Sean Astin as Jim Kent
Jim works at the CDC with Eph and Nora. He makes a horrible decision to try and save his dying wife from cancer.
5.
Kevin Durand as Vasiliy Fet
Vasiliy is the top exterminator for the NYC Bureau of Pest Control. He's a second generation Russian and sees himself as the steward of NYC.
6.
Richard Sammel as Thomas Eichhorst
Thomas the Master's chief lieutenant. He maintains his individuality and appears as a human so he can integrate himself into society. He ran death camps during World War II.
7.
Jonathan Hyde as Eldritch Palmer
Eldritch is the rich owner of the Stoneheart Group. His health has been a problem his entire life, but he's not ready to die.
8.
Miguel Gomez as Gus
Gus is a Latino gangbanger. His mother wanted him to do well for himself, but he gets into a sticky situation when he tries to make some fast cash.
9.
Natalie Brown as Kelly Goodweather
Kelly is stronger since she separated from her husband, Eph. She's focused on her son, Zach. Recently, her boyfriend, Matt, moved in with them.
10.
Jack Kesy as Gabriel Bolivar
Gabriel is a rock star and survivor of Regis Flight 753. His fame makes the Master particularly intrigued in him.
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Ben Hyland as Zack Goodweather
Zack is Ephraim's 11 years old and suffers from his parents' break-up. He would like them to get back together, but understands his father's job is important and keeps him away.