Shardlake (TV) Cast
The cast of Shardlake. Updated on August 17, 2025.
11 actors
Arthur Hughes
as Matthew Shardlake (4 episodes)

Arthur Hughes plays Matthew Shardlake, the central lawyer turned detective in Shardlake.

Anthony Boyle
as Jack Barak (4 episodes)

Anthony Boyle portrays Jack Barak, a former rough street urchin now assisting Shardlake.

Sean Bean
as Thomas Cromwell (4 episodes)

Sean Bean takes on the role of Thomas Cromwell, the powerful and intriguing statesman serving King Henry VIII.

Babou Ceesay
as Abbot Fabian (4 episodes)

Babou Ceesay acts as Abbot Fabian, a religious leader entwined in the tumultuous events of the series.

Paul Kaye
as Brother Jerome (4 episodes)

Paul Kaye portrays Brother Jerome, a monk in the monastery central to Shardlake's investigations.

Ruby Ashbourne Serkis
as Alice (4 episodes)

Ruby Ashbourne Serkis plays Alice, a key female character with ties to the underlying mysteries.

Peter Firth
as Norfolk (4 episodes)

Peter Firth portrays Norfolk, a nobility figure deeply involved in the political scheming of the era.

Matthew Steer
as Goodhap (4 episodes)

Matthew Steer is featured in the role of Goodhap, one of the characters in the intricate plot.

Brian Vernel
as Brother Mortimus (4 episodes)

Brian Vernel plays Brother Mortimus, another monk with significant involvement in the plot.

David Pearse
as Brother Edwig (4 episodes)

David Pearse assumes the role of Brother Edwig, integral to the storyline involving the monastery.

Irfan Shamji
as Brother Guy (4 episodes)

Irfan Shamji plays Brother Guy, contributing to the ecclesiastical element of the story.

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