The Revenge Club on Paramount+ cast of dark comedy thriller led by stars of Shetland, Slow Horses, and Line of Duty
It's to die for!
The Revenge Club is a Paramount+ Original Series which is quite probably one of the best things you’ll watch this month, not least because of the insanely talented cast of famous faces.
A darkly comic six-part series, it’s based on the debut novel The Othello Club by J.D. Pennington. The thriller follows six angry, lonely “losers” brought together by a divorce support group, each broken-hearted in different ways.
They form an unlikely bond and come up with a wildly misguided idea: to take revenge on the people who hurt them. But what starts as a harmless prank, ends in a deadly accident (or two).
Quite frankly, it’s brilliant. And the cast of The Revenge Club on Paramount+ are a huge part of the magic. Here’s a rundown of the main cast, and the familiar faces in the supporting ensemble.
The Revenge Club cast on Paramount+: Line of Duty’s Martin Compston plays Calum Baird
Who is Calum Baird?
Roofer Calum is a reluctant divorcee who is clearly still in love with his wife, even though she is a Class A Bitch. He joins the Divorce Support Group hoping to find solace, and he does just that – in fellow divorcee Emily. In fact, he forms an unlikely bond with ALL the members of the group, Rachel, Tej, Steve, and Rita. Calum ultimately seeks revenge on his ex-wife Bex, hoping it will help him win shared custody of his daughter Bella.
What is Martin Compson famous for?
Scottish actor Martin Compston, 41, is best known for his leading role as DS Steve Arnott in Jed Mercurio’s Line of Duty – a role he’ll be reprising soon in series 7. Since series 6 ended in 2021, Martin has made quite the name for himself in TV thrillers including Fear, The Rig, Traces, Vigil, and The Nest. On New Year’s Day 2026, he’ll appear in series 2 of Red Eye.
TV nerds might remember Martin’s cat-and-mouse role in crime drama In Plain Sight. He portrayed real life murderer Peter Manuel, opposite Douglas Henshall’s Lanarkshire’s Detective William Muncie. The Revenge Club will see them reunite on screen.
Slow Horses’ Aimee-Ffion Edwards stars as Emily Hunter
Who is Emily Hunter in The Revenge Club?
R executive Emily is full of rage and hurt that her beloved husband Dan cheated on her with her (former) best friend Charlotte. Not only that, Charlotte subsequently takes Emily’s job, has a baby with Dan, and lives in Emily’s home. I mean, you would be angry, wouldn’t you? When a little light revenge is on the table, it’s a no-brainer. Until someone does actually get very hurt indeed. As in, not breathing kind of hurt.
What TV has Aimee-Ffion Edwards done before?
Aimee is probably best known for playing dogged agent Shirley Dander in the cast of Slow Horses, a role she’s played since series 2 in 2022. She was previously famous for playing Esme Shelby in Peaky Blinders on and off for 20 years.
The Welsh actress, 38, was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow following her role in the BBC’s Queen & Country. She’s also known for playing Leila in Lily Allen’s Dreamland, Isla in War of the Worlds, and Tabby in Four Weddings and a Funeral. Keeping Faith fans might know her as Madlen Vaughan in Eve Myles drama Keeping Faith, and she’s also well known on the theatre circuit.
Sharon Rooney portrays Rachel Koffman
Who is Rachel Koffman?
Rachel arrives at the divorce therapy group with a bigger secret than most. Although she claims she has “consciously uncoupled” with her husband Jack, there is more to this than meets the eye. When it’s her time to get some long-overdue revenge, the plan misfires spectacularly.
What is Sharon Rooney famous for?
Glasgow-born Sharon Rooney is a BAFTA-winning actress who rose to prominence with her acclaimed performance as Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary. The breakthrough role earned her a BAFTA Scotland Award and recognition as a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit.
She has since built a career with roles in comedies including Daddy Issues, Jerk, Finding Alice, Zapped, and Two Doors Down. But she’s also starred in plenty of thrillers, too, including Nightsleeper, The Control Room, The Teacher, The Capture, and The Tunnel. On film, she’s appeared in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Tim Burton’s Dumbo, and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain.
The Revenge Club cast on Paramount+: Chaneil Kular stars as Tej Jogia
Who is Tej Jogia in the comedy thriller?
The youngest in the group, Tej is a silently fuming member of the divorce therapy group, who begins to question whether revenge on his ex-wife Mira is truly worth it. Trouble is, he has to see her every day at work. But when his manipulative brother Rohan unexpectedly arrives and sets his sights on Mira, the group shifts their focus onto him instead. And boy does he deserve it!
What has Chaneil Kular been in before?
Chaneil Kular, 26, may be the youngest of the cast, but he’s certainly not a newbie. He kickstarted his TV career as Tariq Amiri in Doctors in 2018, before going on to appear in Informer, and Black Narcissus.
He is probably best known as Anwar in series 1 to 3 of Netflix hit Sex Education, a role he played from 2019 to 2021. He’s also appeared in Atlanta, Bodies, The Cleaner, and the recent ITV crime drama Protection.
In 2023, Chaneil took the leading role in Phillip Barantini’s terrifying social commentary thriller Accused, where both the film and his performance received critical acclaim and topped Netflix charts.
Chaneil will soon be seen alongside Jason Statham in the thriller Mutiny directed by Jean-Francois Richet.
Meera Syal stars as divorcee Rita Eggleston in cast of The Revenge Club on Paramount+
Who is Rita in The Revenge Club?
Rita is the quietest, and most overlooked of the divorce group. But don’t be fooled. This woman scorned is a simmering pot about to boil over. Since her separation from musician Jim, Rita has lived a quiet, withdrawn life. But, beneath the surface, she’s on a personal mission to reconnect with the child she lost long ago. And it becomes quite clear who that is as the series goes on…
What is Meera Syal famous for?
Wolverhampton-born Meera Syal CBE, 64, is a multi-Emmy Award-winning British actress, comedian and writer. In 2023, she received the BAFTA Fellowship and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Women in Film & Television Awards. As well as an extensive theatre career, Meera is known for her comedic roles in Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at Number 42.
More recently, Meera has shaken off her funny bones to play is straight in The Split, Broadchurch, The Devil’s Hour, The Wheel of Time, and Mrs Sidhu Investigates. Her film work includes Yesterday, Paddington 2, Doctor Strange, TheNutcracker and the Four Realms, Beautiful Thing, and The Almond and the Seahorse.
She’s a writer, too, and several of her novels have been adapted into films and TV series, including Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee. Of course, her fans will know she is married to Unforgotten legend Sanjeev Bhaskar.
Douglas Henshall plays Steven Williams
Who is Stephen Williams in The Revenge Club?
Steven with a V is a former British Major in the Army, and the backbone of the revenge club. The former military man is guided by loyalty and discipline, and finds it hard to accept the end of his marriage. In fact, he’s living in a caravan on his estranged wife’s driveway – even though she has a new fella!
What is Douglas Henshall famous for?
Glaswegian Douglas Henshall should need no introduction to Shetland fans. The now 60-year-old actor played DI Jimmy Perez in the Scottish crime drama from 2013 to 2022. But the BAFTA award-winning actor has a career spanning over three decades across television and film.
Between 2007 and 2009, Dougie portrayed Nick Cutter in the BBC One drama Primeval, before he went on to star in Collision, The Silence, and South Riding. More recently, he’s appeared as Daniel Lang in Netflix thriller Who Is Erin Carter?, Major Horton in Agatha Christie’s Murder Is Easy, and Petur in The Darkness (currently available to watch on Channel4.com if you like a bit of Nordic Noir).
The Revenge Club cast on Paramount+: Amit Shah is Malcolm
Who is Malcolm?
Malcolm is the man who inadvertently brings the revengers together in his Divorce Support Group. A warm and empathetic therapist, he tries to support those navigating divorce and loss. His own journey from rebellion to healing fuels his passion for helping others, though his enthusiasm isn’t always well received…
Who is actor Amit Shah and what is he known for?
London-born Amit Shah, 44, is a rare breed of actor who quietly steals every scene he’s in. Whether he’s well-intentioned Malcolm in The Revenge Club, subtle-as-a-sledgehammer headteacher Sanjay in Riot Women, or killer Faisal Bhatti in Happy Valley.
He recently appeared as Jasgun Singh in the groundbreaking drama Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, as well as DS Neil Vanloo in Murder Before Evensong. His film roles include Zayden in 2024’s Paddington in Peru, and Andy in Last Christmas.
Owen Teale plays Jim in the cast of The Revenge Club
Who is Jim in The Revenge Club?
Jim is the ageing rock star musician ex-husband of Rita, who has a bigger part to play in the later episodes of The Revenge Club. When their marriage breaks down, Rita is left heartbroken and in need of closure.
Owen Teale plays Jim in the cast of The Revenge Club
Swansea-born Owen, 64, has worked with Martin Compston before, having starred in the Prime Video thriller The Rig. The Welsh actor has been on TV for more than four decades, and is known for playing Conor Devlin in Ballykissangel, and Dai in Stella. Like many of his co-stars, he as comfortable in comedy as he is drama. Perfect for a dark comedy thriller like The Revenge Club.
Game of Thrones will know Owen as the rather unpleasant Alliser Thorne in the HBO drama, while Line of Duty aficionados will recognise the actor as CC Philip Osborne. Other notable roles include Peter Knox in A Discovery of Witches, Oliver in Wolf, and Lord Guillonk in Sandokan.
Who else is in the cast of The Revenge Club on Paramount+?
Niamh Walsh stars as Calum’s ex-wife Bex. She’s best known for playing Cara Martinez in Holby City from 2015 to 2016, Verity Rutter in Jamestown, and Jenny Ahern in Smother. The Dublin-born actress has also appeared in Dead and Buried, Wreck, Good Omens, The Sandman, and The English Game.
Wil Coban plays Dan, Emily’s cheating ex-husband. The actor started his career in the 2015 series Cuffs, before going on to play Max Taylor in Origin, Captain Mark Northwood in The Liberator, and Lord Azazel in The Sandman.
Christina Bennington portrays Emily’s ex-bestie Charlotte. She’s best known for playing Bobbles Smithsonian in Nova Jones, and Cortana in Halo. Earlier this year, she popped up in Channel 5 thriller The Game.
Eoin Duffy stars as Jack, Rachel’s husband. The Irish actor is famous for playing Liam in Northern Lights, and Sergeant O’Brien in The Tourist. Since 2022, he’s played Rory in The Dry.
Catherine Walker plays Steven’s ex-wife Sue. The Irish actress is best known for playing Alice O’Brien in The Clinic, and Maintenon in Versailles. Other notable roles include Jodie Maxwell in Holby City, Fiona Lomas in Critical, Andrea in Rig 45, and Alice Brooks in Shetland. She appeared in series 5 of the Scottish drama, opposite her Revenge Club co-star Douglas Henshall. In fact, they had a romantic relationship in Shetland, too!
Lastly, Paul Tylak plays Tej’s dad Bhaskar. The Irish actor is known for playing Welsh Glenn Talbot in Harry Wild, and Dr Michael O’Doul in Bad Sisters. He recently portrayed Roy Palfreyman in Cooper & Fry.
Full cast list for The Revenge Club on Paramount+:
Aimée-Ffion Edwards stars as Emily.
Martin Compston plays Calum.
Meera Syal is Rita.
Sharon Rooney portrays Rachel.
Douglas Henshall stars as Steve.
Chaneil Kular is Tej.
Amit Shah plays Malcolm.
Owen Teale plays Jim in the cast of The Revenge Club.
Niamh Walsh is Bex.
Wil Coban plays Dan.
Christina Bennington portrays Charlotte.
Eoin Duffy is Jack.
Catherine Walker is Sue.
Paul Tylak plays Tej’s dad Bhaskar.
Vera’s Aoife Kennan portrays DS Rosa Hawkes.
Vikings’ Rob Malone stars as DS Leon Thompson.
Love of the Irish actress Doireann McNally stars as Calum’s daughter Bella.
Newcomer Holly Harmon plays Rachel’s daughter Lula.
Small Things Like These star Louis Kirwan portrays Joshy.
Cian Barry – aka The A List’s Dave – stars as Mr Rudge.
How to Kill Monsters’ Dennis Rasaq portrays Zac.
Ashionye Michelle Raccah – aka Monica Ade-Williams on Tinsel – is Alex Clarke.
Gangs of London’s Tim McDonnell plays Bez.
Call the Midwife’s Payal Mistry stars as Tej’s ex-wife Mira.
Normal People’s Meadhbh Maxwell portrays Chantel.
Virdee’s Akshay Kumar stars as Tej’s brother Rohan.
Lazarus’ Paddy D Courtney plays Barry Endersley.
Doctors’ Taru Devani is Tej’s Nani.
Redemption’s Shruti Shandilya plays Anita.
