Murder in a Small Town is a mystery drama television series. The show premiered in Canada on Global, and the United States on Fox on September 24, 2024. It is a television series developed for the small screen by Paul Mullie. The show is based on a six-book series written by L.R. Wright.
Fox's new drama Murder in a Small Town provides critics with elements that beautifully merge mystery and romance for a perfectly enjoyable experience. The show is set in the gorgeous coastal British Columbia community of Gibsons.
The plot of Murder in a Small Town revolves around an overworked detective, who escapes to a seaside town in the hope of getting some respite. However, things don't go as per his wishes, because murders continue to wash up along the shoreline, and every small town has a dark hidden secret.
In this article, we shall look into the cast and whom they play in the show.
Exploring the cast and the characters in Murder in a Small Town
Rossif Sutherland plays the role of Karl Alberg in Murder in a Small Town. The cast also includes Kristin Kruek as Cassandra, who is the local librarian and inspires and challenges Alberg, as well as becomes his romantic interest. Mya Lowe, Savonna Spracklin, Aaron Douglas, and Fritzy-Klevans Destine are some of the notable faces in the series.
Not to mention that the series boasts several notable guest stars. Let's look into the main and supporting cast in the show.
1) Rossif Sutherland as Karl Alberg:
Rossif Sutherland plays the lead role of detective Karl Alberg in Murder in a Small Town. The 45-year-old Canadian actor has appeared in various filming projects. His films include ER and Crossing Lines TV series. He also made his appearance known in other shows namely, Poor Boy's Game and River.
Sutherland's filmography includes Murders in Small Town South Africa; and he has also been a part of Hyena Road and Guest of Honour. Among other shows, he has worked on shows like King, Reign, and Copper.
2) Kristin Kreuk as Cassandra Mitchell
Canadian actress Kristin Kreuk stars in the role of Cassandra Mitchell, who is a local librarian and captures the eye of the detective, played by Sutherland in Murder in a Small Town.
She made her debut on the screen in a teen drama, Edgemont. Her notable roles include Lana Lang in the superhero television series Smallville (2001–2011), Catherine Chandler in the CW sci-fi series Beauty & the Beast (2012–2016), and Joanna Hanley in the CBC’s Burden of Truth (2018–2021).
In addition to all the aforementioned, she starred in the television movie Snow White: The Fairest of Them All (2001), as well as in two theatrical films: EuroTrip (2004) and Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy (2011).
3) Mya Lowe as Corporal Edwina Yen
Mya Lowe is an actor, model, dancer, and social media influencer from Canada, who became popular with some notable movie and series performances. She entered the entertainment industry in 2018, with the TV series "iZombie."
Some of her interesting roles include projects like "A Million Little Things" in 2021, "Yellowjackets" in 2021-23, "Fakes" in 2022, "Charmed" in 2022, and the musical "The J Team" from Nickelodeon in 2021.
4) Savonna Spracklin as Isabella Harbud
Savonna reprises the role of the police force's witty and down-to-earth civilian receptionist, Isabella Harbud. Proud of her Indigenous American origin, she finds herself caught between her strong personal convictions and her job a bit more often.
Savonna Spracklin is an actor, writer, editor, and director. She comes from the Nisg̱a'a Nation. She is best known for her appearance in Yellowstone, Hold the Dark in 2018, and the Canadian mini-series Telegraph Cove in 2016.
5) Aaron Douglas as Sergeant Sid Sokolowski
Sergeant Sid Sokolowski is a trusted deputy of Karl Alberg in Murder in a Small Town. A diligent worker and devoted father of five, Sid has a new lease on life working under Karl. Never one for brains, he makes up for it by being the most loyal and willing to risk his life to help others.
Aaron Douglas is a Canadian-born actor. Most notably, he plays the character of Galen Tyrol on the Sci-Fi Channel's television program Battlestar Galactica. He led the CTV drama The Bridge, which also broadcast on CBS in the United States.
6) Frtizy-Klevans Destine as Constable Andy Kendrick
Constable Andy Kendrick tries to be a good cop, but sometimes he acts like a jerk. He is sensible, yet at times he is very prone to committing mistakes. He also tends to be a thorn in the side of the rest of the team while still being new, but Karl Alberg sees some potential in him and has a weakness for him.
Fritzy-Klevans Destine is best known for his work in The Boys (2019), Star Wars: Outlaws (2024), and Murder in a Small Town (2024).
7) James Cromwell as George Wilcox
James Cromwell is set to star in a guest role. The story of James in Murder in a Small Town starts with his character George Wilcox experiencing the devastating loss of his wife, Myra.
He is trying to overcome his bereavement by working in the garden and walking by the library so often that he strikes up an acquaintance with 80-year-old Cassandra. George meets his spunky 80-year-old friend, Carlyle Burke, and, in addition to guilt and anger, gives way to copious outbursts of tears.
James Cromwell is an American actor and activist. He is known for extra-professional accomplishments for his work as an actor. He was awarded the Primetime Emmy Award and has Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in the film Babe (1995).
Some of his other notable roles are roles in Star Trek: First Contact (1996), L.A. Confidential (1997), Deep Impact (1998), Succession, and Sugar, among others.
8) Stana Katic as Zoe Strachan
Guest starring in Murder in a Small Town, Stana Katic plays the character of Zoe Strachan, who is a 40-year-old woman who has chosen to live on the outskirts of town out away from the spotlight. She looks quiet and serene, but can unleash fury if thwarted.
Stana Katic is a Canadian actress and producer. She is famous for playing a role in the series Castle which ran on ABC. Her significant part in life was acting in the lead role of FBI agent Emily Byrne in the 2017-2020 series, Absentia.
9) Paula Patton as Dr. Elizabeth Lewis
Patton will guest star in her character of Dr. Lewis, who is a world-class psychiatrist whom the local police station has invited to assist in catching the killer, whom she believes has to be a former client of hers.
Paula Patton is an American actress as well as a film producer. Her first feature film appearance was in the 2005 comedy Hitch, and major films she performed in include Déjà Vu (2006), Precious (2009), Jumping the Broom (2011), Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), 2 Guns (2013), Warcraft (2016), and Sacrifice (2019).
10) Noah Reid as Tommy Cummins
Noah Reid will also appear in Murder in a Small Town as Tommy Cummins.
Noah Nicholas Reid is an American-Canadian, actor and musician. Noah is best known for his work in famous TV shows like Franklin and Schitt's Creek.
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Edited by Mudeet Arora