Who is in the What We Do In The Shadows cast? Created by Jemaine Clement and based on the hit mockumentary of the same name, What We Do in The Shadows has been splitting sides and delighting TV viewers since 2019. Throughout four seasons, we have seen the Vampires of Staten Island try to adapt to modern life, interact with other supernatural folk, and try to avoid human detection with varying degrees of success.
But, despite all the hilarious storylines and the exciting hidden monster world on display, we can all agree that what makes What We Do In the Shadows one of the best TV series of all time is its likable characters. From eccentric vampires to soft-spoken vampire hunters, the reason we keep coming back for more bloody action is the main player of this comedy series.
So, with What We Do in The Shadow season 5 finally here, The Digital Fix has decided that it is time to break down who’s who when it comes to the What We Do in the Shadows cast and characters. So, buckle up, folks’ and get ready to sink your teeth into some juicy TV intel below.
The main What We Do In the Shadows cast
Like every good TV series, What We Do In the Shadows has its regulars, which we constantly follow season after season. So here are the main players you need to know!
The main What We Do In the Shadows cast list:
- Kayvan Novak as Nandor the Relentless
- Matt Berry as Laszlo Cravensworth
- Natasia Demetriou as Nadja of Antipaxos
- Harvey Guillén as Guillermo de la Cruz
- Mark Proksch as Colin Robinson
- Kristen Schaal as The Guide
- Doug Jones as Baron Afanas
Kayvan Novak as Nandor the Relentless
Before he was one of the vampire roommates of Staten Island, Nandor was a bloodthirsty warrior who served the Ottoman Empire. However, his days of pillaging and conquest are over, and nowadays, the immortal spends his time calling house meetings and trying to find some form of companionship.
If you have watched any episode of What We Do In the Shadows, you know that Nandor is a romantic at heart and has formed a strong bond with his familiar (turned bodyguard) Guillermo. Kayvan Novak is a comedy veteran, having starred in TV series and some of the best comedy movies of all time. His past credits include titles such as the 2010 film Four Lions, and the animated series Archer.
Matt Berry as Laszlo Cravensworth
What We Do in the Shadows is one of the most quotable shows on TV, and the English nobleman turned vampire, Laszlo’s, one-liners are particularly iconic. After being turned into a bloodsucker by his lady wife Nadja, Laszlo went on to be one of the most sexually active and outgoing supernaturals in Staten Island.
Matt Berry is no stranger to comedy. Before his time as Laszlo, he appeared on shows such as IT Crowd, the Mighty Boosh, and Toast of London. Berry was also in the Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett and is set to appear in the upcoming animated series Krapopolis. So, yeah, this is one British bat that you can’t keep down!
Natasia Demetriou as Nadja of Antipaxos
Nadja is (in our eyes) the best What We Do in the Shadows character, period. She is straight to the point, is the perfect picture of gothic style, and is hilariously candid with her feelings. Being a 500-year-old Greek Romani vampire means that you’d probably get bored easily, but Nadja constantly entertains.
Sometimes, she shares stories from her past with her husband Laszlo. Sometimes, we learn about her romantic dalliances with fellow vampires or reincarnated knights. Either way, we love it all.
Natasia Demetriou began her acting career in TV. The star has been a several English shows over the years, such as This Time with Alan Partridge and her vampire co-hosts’ series Toast of Tinseltown. Fans can see the star in the new movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, which we loved (read our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem review for more).
Harvey Guillén as Guillermo de la Cruz
Ah, Guillermo, if anyone has struggled in this series, it is you. So determined to be a vampire, Guillermo has been Nandor’s familiar since season 1. However, his dream of being a creature of the night becomes even more difficult once it is revealed that he is actually the ancestor of the famous vampire hunter, Van Helsing.
Despite his gentle demeanor, Guillermo has a habit of killing immortals, and although he earned a promotion to Nandor’s bodyguard due to his skills, he is still fighting to prove that he should be turned into a bloodsucker, too.
Harvey Guillén is an actor, writer, and producer. And, like his co-stars, is primarily involved in the landscape of TV. The actor has appeared on a number of animated shows, such as Harley Quinn, Human Resources, and Digman! Fans also got to see him in the DC movie Blue Beetle (be sure to read our Blue Beetle review), and the dog adventure movie Strays.
Mark Proksch as Colin Robinson
Over the course of What We Do in the Shadows, we meet plenty of different ghouls and monsters. But, one of the most curious creatures in the entire show are Energy Vampires – who feed on negative emotions and boredom. Colin Robinson is one of these aforementioned creatures, and thanks to his ability to feed on vampires as well as humans, he often struggles to fit into the roommate friendship circle.
Mark Proksch has starred in some of the best drama series ever to hit the small screen. Fans may recognize him from his work on Better Call Saul and The Office. Like his co-stars, Proksch has also had plenty of gigs in animation. The actor has voiced cartoon characters for shows such as The Great North, Central Park, and Paradise PD. His upcoming project is the TV adaptation of Exploding Kittens.
Kristen Schaal as The Guide
Let’s be honest, the Vampiric Council wouldn’t be able to run without the work of The Guide. For multiple seasons, fans have seen The Guide poof into existence to deliver messages, help carry out bloodthirsty orders, and even practice witchcraft on the side, too. She has become a fan favorite, and we all love her despite her toxic past relationship with Van Helsing.
Kristen Schaal plays The Guide in What We Do in the Shadows. Schaal already has one of the most memorable voices in media, being the star of Bob’s Burgers, and the iconic Disney series Gravity Falls. But outside of animation, the star has proven time and time again that she’s an expert in comedy.
Past credits include Our Flag Means Death, The Muppets, and Bill & Ted Face the Music. We also can all look forward to her new projects, such as the action movie My Spy: The Eternal City, and Green Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Apocalypse.
Doug Jones as Baron Afanas
Ever since season 1, the Baron has been part of the big Vampire narrative and may just be the luckiest bloodsucker around. Not only has he managed to survive centuries and hook up with most of his immortal friends, he has also managed to stay alive after being hit by direct sunlight.
Played by Doug Jones, Baron Afanas is an ancient immortal who believes that Vampires should rule the world. Too bad his charges aren’t too fussed about world domination. Doug Jones is a monster expert, even before taking on the Baron.
In one of the best Disney Halloween movies ever, he played an ex-zombie boyfriend in Hocus Pocus. He was the star in the Oscar-winning romance movie The Shape of Water as the Amphibian Man, and horror fans may also remember his gig as the Fauno in Pan’s Labyrinth.
The good news is that Jones’ vampire career is only beginning, too. Fans can look forward to seeing the actor as Count Orlok in David Lee Fisher’s upcoming feature, Nosferatu.
Everyone in the What We Do In the Shadows season 5 cast
Now, let’s get into all the guest stars and extras from the latest season!
The complete What We Do In the Shadows season 5 cast list:
- Kayvan Novak as Nandor the Relentless
- Matt Berry as Laszlo Cravensworth
- Natasia Demetriou as Nadja of Antipaxos
- Harvey Guillén as Guillermo de la Cruz
- Mark Proksch as Colin Robinson
- Kristen Schaal as The Guide
- Anthony Atamanuik as Sean Rinaldi
- Doug Jones as Baron Afanas
- Vanessa Bayer as Evie Russell
- Marceline Hugot as Barbara Lazarro
- Marissa Jaret Winokur as Charmaine Rinaldi
- Anoop Desai as Djinn
- Chris Sandiford as Derek
- Myrna Cabello as Silvia de la Cruz
- Haley Joel Osment as Topher
- Benedict Wong as Wallace
- Frankie Quiñones as Miguel
- Robert Smigel as Alexander
- Hannibal Buress as a member of the Energy Vampire Council
- Aparna Nancherla as a member of the Energy Vampire Council
- Martha Kelly as the chair of the Energy Vampire Council
- Gregg Turkington as a member of the Energy Vampire Council
- Jo Firestone as a member of the Energy Vampire Council
- John Slattery as himself
- Wayne Federman as a vampire urgent care doctor
- Kerri Kenney-Silver as Helen “The Magic Woman” Johnson
- Patton Oswalt as himself
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