Away Cast

Hilary Swank portrays Emma Green, the commander of the international mission to Mars. Emma is a skilled astronaut and a strong leader, dedicated to the success of the mission. She faces personal and professional challenges as she deals with the demands of her role and the distance from her family.

Mark Ivanir plays the character Misha, a Russian cosmonaut and part of the international crew. Misha brings his expertise and experience to the mission, but also has his own personal struggles to overcome.

Ray Panthaki portrays Ram, an astronaut from India who is part of the Mars mission. Ram is a resourceful and level-headed member of the crew, bringing his technical skills and determination to the team.

Vivian Wu plays the character Yu, a Chinese astronaut who is part of the international team. Yu brings her knowledge in botany and agricultural science to the mission, contributing to the team's efforts to sustain life on Mars.

Ato Essandoh portrays Kwesi, a British-Ghanaian botanist and geologist chosen to be part of the Mars mission. Kwesi's expertise in studying terrestrial life provides valuable insights for the crew's scientific exploration.

Talitha Bateman portrays Alexis Logan, the teenage daughter of Emma Green. Alexis deals with the challenges of her mother's absence and the pressure of having a parent on a dangerous mission to Mars.

Josh Charles plays the character Matt Logan, the supportive and loving husband of Emma Green. Matt faces the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship with his wife while also taking care of their daughter.

Rachel Maddow, the well-known television host and political commentator, makes a guest appearance as herself in the show. As an influential figure, she adds a touch of realism to the portrayal of media coverage of the Mars mission.