FOX Entertainment has announced the cast for Episode 3 of The Faithful, the network’s groundbreaking biblical drama that brings fresh depth to the stories of the women of Genesis. Airing Easter Sunday, this powerful final installment centers on Leah and Rachel—the two sisters whose rivalry, resilience, and faith shaped generations. Millie Brady leads as Leah, with Blu Hunt portraying her younger sister Rachel, alongside James Purefoy as their father Laban. Rounding out the ensemble are Taylor Napier as Acar, Will Stevens as Birham, and Tom Payne returning as Jacob. Together, their performances offer a rich, emotional retelling of one of Scripture’s most complex family sagas, echoing themes of identity, perseverance, and divine promise.
ABOUT THE CAST
Millie Brady plays Leah, the eldest daughter of Laban.
MILLIE BRADY can most recently be seen in series 1 & 2 of the Apple TV+ series SURFACE co-starring opposite Gugu Mbatha- Raw. Millie is best known for her leading role of Queen Aethelflaed in the hit Netflix series, THE LAST KINGDOM. She starred in the BBC series ROADKILL opposite Hugh Laurie as well as the brilliant Netflix series THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT opposite Anya Taylor-Joy & WHITE HOUSE FARM for ITV. Millie’s previous film credits include DOUBLE BLIND, INTRIGO: SAMARIA, TEEN SPIRIT, KING ARTHUR and LEGEND and she will next be seen in OBJECT PERMANENCE directed by Filip Jan Rymsza. In theatre, Millie performed in THE FOREST by Florian Zeller at the Hampstead Theatre. Millie has recently wrapped on the feature film, I SEE BUILDINGS FALL LIKE LIGHTNING, directed by Clio Barnard as well as the film TRASH TV opposite Noah Taylor.
Representation: ITG, WME and Jackoway Austen LLP
Blu Hunt plays Rachel, the free-spirited and fiercely ambitious younger daughter of Laban and sister of Leah.
Blu Hunt is Native American actress, born in Sacramento, California. Hunt attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles where she starred as ‘Vera’ in the play A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY, among others. Shortly after graduation, Blu got her professional start on the CW horror fantasy series, THE ORIGINALS. From there, Blu went on to get the leading role of Danielle Moonstar in the X-Men franchise film THE NEW MUTANTS starring opposite Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy and Charlie Heaton. Shortly after, Hunt also went on to star on the Netflix sci-fi series ANOTHER LIFE and also appeared on the ABC hit series STUMPTOWN. In the indie film world, Blu can be seen starring in the feature film THE DEAD THING, directed by Elric Kane which premiered at Fantasia Fest in July 2024 and can be streamed on Shudder. Blu can currently be seen starring in the series SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER, opposite David Thewlis’ Sherlock Holmes which is available to stream on CW and HBOMax.
Representation: Blu is represented by IAG, Death Wish Entertainment, and Yorn Levine Barnes.
James Purefoy plays Laban, the patriarch of a complicated household and the older brother of Rebekah.
James Purefoy is best known for playing Mark Antony in the award-winning HBO series ROME and Joe Carroll in the acclaimed series THE FOLLOWING opposite Kevin Bacon. He most recently appeared in heavily recurring roles in THE VEIL (FX) opposite Elisabeth Moss, LAND OF WOMEN (AppleTV+), and THE RECRUIT (Netflix). He can next be seen joining the final two seasons of THE WITCHER for Netflix. Next up, he will join the star studded cast of the feature adaptation of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE for Amazon, starring opposite Nicholas Galitzine, Jared Leto, Idris Elba, and Alison Brie. Recent TV credits include playing Hap in HAP & LEONARD (Sundance TV), ALTERED CARBON (Netflix), SEX EDUCATION (Netflix), El CANDIDATO (Amazon), NO MAN’S LAND (Hulu), DISCOVERY OF WITCHES (AMC), PENNYWORTH (Epix), and MARIE ANTOINETTE (BBC/Canal+). Film credits include starring in the first instalment of RESIDENT EVIL, playing Rawdon Crawley in Mira Nair’s VANITY FAIR opposite Reese Witherspoon, A KNIGHT’S TALE alongside Heath Ledger, CHURCHILL opposite Brian Cox, HIGH-RISE; the feature adaptation of the classic JG Ballard novel, directed by Ben Wheatley, Chris Foggin’s FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS, Stephen Campanelli’s action thriller, MOMENTUM opposite Olga Kurylenko, WICKED BLOOD opposite Sean Bean and Abigail Breslin as well as SOLOMON KANE, IRONCLAD, and JOHN CARTER. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in his final year at the Central School of Speech and Drama and spent six years in lead roles in the UK theatre. He last starred on stage in FlarePath opposite Sienna Miller at the Haymarket Theatre directed by Trevor Nunn. Purefoy hails from Taunton, England.
Representation: CAA, Linden Entertainment and By Independent Talent in the UK
Will Stevens plays temperamental Birham, who, much like his father Laban, prefers fun over tending the flock.
Will Stevens was born and raised in London. He trained at the prestigious Drama Centre after studying Psychology and Philosophy at Oxford University. He has just wrapped on an HBO show, following the release of ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ (2025). After ‘The Faithful’ he looks forward to shooting a self-written and produced short thriller before Christmas, alongside some festive improv-comedy with ‘The Dream Machine’ – a show he runs with long-time friends in London.
Representation: He is represented by Tom Bovington at 42mp and Tim Taylor at Luber Roklin Entertainment.
Taylor Napier plays Acar, the older and more dominant of Laban’s two sons.
Taylor Napier can currently be seen starring opposite Rosamund Pike on three seasons of the Amazon series THE WHEEL OF TIME. He plays the role of “Maksim”, a highly skilled and loyal warrior known for both his strength in battle and easy going, humorous nature. Taylor recently completed shooting a guest star role on the Amazon series RIDE OR DIE starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham. He previously starred in recurring roles on the BBC television series WRECK and the Amazon series HANNA. Taylor holds a BFA in Acting from Emerson College and an MA with distinction in Acting from London’s acclaimed Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Representation: Echo Lake Entertainment and United Agents
Tom Payne will return as Jacob, the son of Rebekah and Isaac and now betrothed to Rachel.
Payne most recently starred in the Blumhouse feature Imaginary as well as Kevin Costner’s western Horizon: An America Saga. On television, he played fan favorite Paul “Jesus” Monroe on The Walking Dead, was the lead opposite Michael Sheen in FOX’s Prodigal Son and his breakout role was in Michael Mann and David Milch’s HBO series Luck.
Representation: Payne is represented by Independent Artist Group, Authentic Talent + Literary, Curtis Brown, and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson McGinnis Ryan.
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