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What We Do in the Shadows

2019

A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.

What We Do in the Shadows

2014

Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

Ben Fransham

Cast · Known for What We Do in the Shadows

Ben Fransham is a New Zealand actor known for his role as Petyr in the 2014 comedy What We Do in the Shadows.

Laura J. Commisso

Laura J. Commisso is known for What We Do in the Shadows (2019), Pillow Talk (2022) and Denis and Me (2020).

Max Calinescu

Cast · Known for PAW Patrol

Max Calinescu is an actor, known for What We Do in the Shadows (2019), PAW Patrol (2013) and PJ Masks (2015).

Ben Harris

Casting · Known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, Wildwood

Ben Harris is a Casting Director and Actor known for Veep (2012), What We Do in the Shadows (2019) and The Good Place (2016).

John Tokatlidis

John discovered his passion for acting in high school where he organized and performed in school plays and assemblies for fellow students and staff. John's acting career officially launched shortly after graduating from McMaster University when he was cast in The Second City's "Tony'n'Tina's Wedding" in Toronto. Film and television roles soon followed with lead roles in acclaimed indie films "The End of Silence" (2006) and "Sweet Karma" (2009) To date John has performed in over 30 film and television projects including "Compulsion" (2013), "Private Eyes" (2016),"Fatman" (2020) and the Emmy nominated "What We Do In The Shadows" (2023).

Veronika Slowikowska

Cast · Known for What We Do in the Shadows

Veronika Slowikowska is a Canadian actress and comedian. She gained attention for her Internet sketch comedy and her recurring role as Shanice in the horror comedy series What We Do in the Shadows. Slowikowska went on to appear in the comedy drama film I Like Movies and the romantic comedy film EXmas.

Natasia Demetriou

Cast · Known for What We Do in the Shadows

Natasia Charlotte Demetriou is an English-Cypriot comedian, actress and screenwriter. She is best known for her roles as Nadja in the FX comedy horror series What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024) and Sophie in the Channel 4 sitcom Stath Lets Flats (2018–2021). In 2022, Demetriou co-wrote and starred in the BBC sketch show Ellie & Natasia, alongside her comedy partner Ellie White. The show was renewed for a second series in 2023. Natasia Charlotte Demetriou was born in London, the daughter of an English mother and Greek-Cypriot father. She was raised in North London. Her younger brother, Jamie Demetriou, is a comedian and actor with whom she often collaborates. She studied acting at the University of Leeds. Prior to becoming a professional comedian, Demetriou worked as a makeup artist, notably working on music videos for Boy Better Know.

Mike Minogue

Cast · Known for What We Do in the Shadows

Mike Minogue is a highly versatile New Zealand television and film actor, producer and broadcaster. He is globally recognized for his deadpan comedic performance as Officer Minogue, a character he originated in the 2014 hit horror-comedy film What We Do in the Shadows and subsequently reprised as the co-lead in the popular spin-off series Wellington Paranormal.

Andy Bale

Cast · Known for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

A Detroit native, Andy Bale has been riding the Hudson Valley airwaves for many years and lives in New York's backyard. He is also a citizen of the Marvel Universe, having roles in the blockbuster movies "Spiderman 2" and "Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". On weekends, Andy plays bass with bands like "Rivals NY" and Jordan Stoner. Other times, he can be found in his bathrobe binging on "What We Do In The Shadows". Andy's a busy guy.

Sash Striga

Sash Striga was born on January 24 1995 in Calgary, Alberta. Her father Al Striga (a first generation Canadian) worked as an Electrical Technician, and her mother Gay Striga (Masse) worked as a Graphic Designer. They met in Calgary in 1987 and have been married for 30 years. Sash is the youngest of two; her older brother Greg Striga graduated from Queens University with honors and works as an Electrical Engineer. Sash holds a BFA from Randolph College as well as a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism. Sash was the recipient of the 2017 Triple Threat Award. Sash is best known for her work as Aly on Letterkenny. She has also appeared in American Gods, and What We Do in the Shadows and Star Trek: Discovery where she portrayed the sentient computer of the USS Discovery, Zora.

Dan Abramovici

Cast · Known for Hudson & Rex

Dan Abramovici immigrated to Canada as a teenager, a background that has fueled his interest in stories exploring identity and belonging. A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s prestigious Actor Conservatory, Abramovici made his mark with his debut feature Ben’s At Home, which he co-wrote and starred in. Following a theatrical release in Canada, it reached wider audiences on Netflix in 2017. His next feature script, You Have Feet In Your Shoes, earned recognition at Cinequest, where it won a Top 10 award and led to mentorship opportunities with industry legends including Lawrence Kasdan and Dennis Lehane. As an actor, Dan has appeared in series such as Star Trek: Discovery, Wayne, What We Do In The Shadows, JANE, and Tales From The Void. His film work includes Tehranto, The Marsh King’s Daughter, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, and the upcoming The Fallers, opposite Georgina Campbell. In 2019, Dan turned to directing with liminal, which won Best Short at both the Canadian Film Fest and Snowdance International, earned an Honorable Mention at the Oscar-qualifying Dances With Films, and screened widely at festivals including HollyShorts, Dublin, Newport Beach, BendFilm, and Raindance. His follow-up short, Play It Again, premiered at the Austin Film Festival, where it won the Jury Award for Best Short, making it Academy Award–qualifying in 2023. In 2024, his proof-of-concept short Spaceman premiered as an Opening Night Selection at HollyShorts. The film stars Trevor Copp, with voice performances by Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash, Juno, Spider-Man) and Mena Massoud (Aladdin). Most recently, his horror short Heirlooms premiered at Fantasia, winning the Audience Choice Award before going on to claim the Jury Award for Horror at HollyShorts. It then screened at Sitges, FilmQuest, and Telluride. LEOPARD, his latest short, just had its world premiere at the Austin International Film Festival. Dan currently has three feature films in development, including Searching for Marceau, an Academy Nicholl Fellowship and Shore Scripts finalist that he aims to bring to the screen in 2026.

Jackie van Beek

Cast · Known for What We Do in the Shadows

Jackie is a New Zealand actress, writer and director best known for The Breaker Upperers, a buddy comedy that she co-wrote, directed and starred in with Madeleine Sami. Her first feature film, The Inland Road, premiered in competition at the 2017 Berlin Film Festival. She played Jackie, the desperate familiar, in Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's What We Do in the Shadows and now directs on two of the film's spin-offs: Wellington Paranormal and the Shadows FX series.

Rhys Darby

Cast · Known for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Little Lorraine, The Sheep Detectives

Rhys Montague Darby (born March 21, 1974) is a New Zealand actor and comedian. He served in the New Zealand army before embarking on a performing career. In 1996, he formed the comedy duo "Rhysently Granted" with Grant Lobban, quickly carving a niche for their unique brand of humor. Darby's solo stand-up routines, characterized by vibrant storytelling, mime, and sound effects, garnered him recognition and two Billy T Award nominations. Darby's international breakthrough came in 2007 with his role as Murray Hewitt in the HBO comedy series "Flight of the Conchords." Since then, he's appeared in films like "Yes Man," "What We Do in the Shadows," and "Jumanji," often injecting his signature comedic flair into supporting roles. On television, he's had recurring roles in shows like "Short Poppies," "Wrecked," and animated shows such as "Voltron: Legendary Defender." From 2022 to 2023, he starred in period romantic comedy series "Our Flag Means Death" as a fictionalized version of pirate Stede Bonnet. The show was praised for its LGBTQ+ representation, including the romantic relationship between Darby's Bonnet and fellow Kiwi Taika Waititi's Blackbeard. This was not only Darby's first role as a main protagonist, but also his first foray into dramatic acting. Beyond acting, Darby is also an author. He has written three children's books for his "Buttons McGinty" series as well as an autobiography titled "This Way to Spaceship." Additionally, he's been the host of the cryptozoology podcast "The Cryptid Factor" since 2008, alongside Dan Schreiber, Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck, and previously, David Farrier.

Jake McDorman

John Allen 'Jake' McDorman IV (born July 8, 1986) is an American actor best known for the 2014 film American Sniper and starring on television shows such as CBS' Limitless (2015–2016) and the Disney+ historical drama The Right Stuff as Alan Shepard. He is also well known for his roles on the ABC Family comedy-drama Greek (2007–2011), the fourth season of the Showtime comedy-drama Shameless (2014), the revival of the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown (2018), and FX's What We Do in the Shadows.

Richie Moriarty

Cast · Known for Ghosts

Richie Moriarty (born April 25, 1980) is an actor, voice actor and improvisor. He is known for starring as Peter "Pete" Martino in the CBS sitcom Ghosts (2021 - ). He previously had guest roles in The Tick, Orange Is the New Black, and What We Do In The Shadows, among other shows. Moriarty has also appeared in the Warner Bros films How To Be Single (2016) and Going In Style (2017).

Christina Pitts Jazzar

Christina Pitts Jazzar is a Canadian choreographer, television actress and SAG-AFTRA registered intimacy coordinator with over thirty years of experience both in front of and behind the camera. She is best known for her efforts to help choreograph The Shape of Water (2017), State Like Sheep (2018) and Nightmare Alley (2021), as well as her appearances in Anne with an E (2018) and What We Do in the Shadows (2019).

Allison Jones

Casting · Known for Barbie, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Weapons

Allison Jones (born 1955) is an American casting director who is credited for helping bring together realistic ensemble casts for popular television shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), Undeclared (2001–2002), Arrested Development (2003–2006), the American version of The Office (2005–2013), United States of Tara (2009–2011), Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), Veep (2012–2019), Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021), The Good Place (2016–2020), and What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024).

Ess Hödlmoser

Ess (they/them, he/him) is a trans non-binary actor, stunt performer, and circus artist. Their commanding on-screen presence has opened the door to roles like "Cindy" (The Boys, S2), "M" (Motherland: Fort Salem, S2 & S3), and"Copperhead" (Code 8). Starting off in the industry as a stunt performer and stunt double, Ess’s incredible flexibility, surreal movement quality, and grit has brought creatures, monsters, and ghouls to life on TV shows and feature films like "IT", "A Simple Favour", "Wish Upon", The Handmaid’s Tale, Umbrella Academy, What We Do In The Shadows, The Strain, Killjoys, Taken, 12 Monkeys, The Expanse, and more. Ess’s off-camera work has also garnered them high praise on the world stage: their duo contortion act with performance partner Troy James (chor. Roberto Campanella) won the Prix Moulin Rouge at the prestigious 40th Festival du Cirque de Demain in Paris, France; the Special Prize of the State Circus of Belarus at the 6th International China Circus Festival; and a Golden Buzzer in Paris on La Frace À Un Incroyable Talent.

Wayne Burns

Wayne Burns is a Canadian-American actor and producer. Hailing from Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, he may be most recognized for his series regular role as Lykos, the Prince of Athens, in the Syfy Original Series, Olympus (2015), created by BAFTA © Nominee Nick Willing. A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, Wayne has starred opposite Golden Globe © Winner Richard Gere in Longing (2024), Emmy Nominee © Ben Foster in Sharp Corner (2024) and the late Cory Monteith in All the Wrong Reasons (2013). He can also be seen in audience favourites: Mr. D (2012), Murdoch Mysteries (2008), Baroness Von Sketch Show (2016), and What We Do in the Shadows (2019). Wayne has starred in and produced several short films, most notably the award-winning CBC-funded short film LIAR (2020) alongside Allister MacDonald, fastLOVE (2025) and EEL (2025), which had their world premieres at Roze Filmdagen and the Atlantic International Film Festival, respectively. Wayne was selected for the 2026 Producer's Lab at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto, Canada.

Taika Waititi

Cast · Director · Known for Thor: Love and Thunder, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, The Mandalorian

Taika David Cohen ONZM (born 16 August 1975), known professionally as Taika Waititi (/ˈtaɪkə ˈwaɪtiti/ TY-kə WY-tee-tee), is a New Zealand filmmaker, writer, actor, and comedian. He has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award, as well as nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and six Emmy Awards. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. His feature films Boy (2010) and Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) have each been the top-grossing film entirely funded and produced within New Zealand. Waititi's 2003 short film Two Cars, One Night earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. He co-wrote, co-directed and starred in the horror comedy film What We Do in the Shadows (2014) with Jemaine Clement, which was adapted into a television series of the same name in 2019. The series has been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. His directing credits include the superhero films Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), as well as the black comedy film Jojo Rabbit (2019), the last of which he also wrote and starred in as an imaginary version of Adolf Hitler. Jojo Rabbit received six Academy Award nominations and won Best Adapted Screenplay. Waititi also earned a Grammy Award for producing the film's soundtrack. In television, Waititi co-created and produced the comedy drama series Reservation Dogs, and directed, produced, and starred in the comedy Our Flag Means Death. In addition to directing an episode of the series The Mandalorian, he voiced the character IG-11, for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance. Description above from the Wikipedia article Taika Waititi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Matt Berry

Cast · Known for What We Do in the Shadows, Ray Gunn, The Wild Robot

Matthew Charles Berry (born May 2, 1974) is a British actor, comedian, voice actor, musician, and writer known for his distinctive epic, noble voice and surreal comedic style. He is best recognized for roles in The IT Crowd, Toast of London, and What We Do in the Shadows, and voices Schlub in Dan Harmon's animated series Krapopolis. He has also released several albums showcasing his musical talents.

Michael Dara

Mike Dara is a Filipino-Laotian Canadian actor born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Working as a barber out of Toronto, Mike started his performance career in music when he met with engineers from neighboring recording studios. This later led Mike to connect with Nevon Sinclair, a Grammy nominated songwriter and vocal coach. Mike began performing in small venues across the city, gaining a local following. A few years later, he felt like he was starting to hit a ceiling with his music. Mike began thinking about different outlets to express his creativity. He attended a couple of acting classes in a studio downtown Toronto and fell in love with the craft, switching his focus to building this up as his career. After winning the top spot in a national acting conference, Mike signed with an agent and quickly ascended to success. Shortly after, he booked his first major role as the quirky rapping vampire, Count Rapula, on FX's "What We Do In The Shadows"(2019). Mike has since worked on projects such as Disney's "World's Best" (2023), "Hudson & Rex"(2021), and "A Most Dangerous Game"(2020) guest starring opposite Liam Hemsworth. In 2021 Mike received awards for "Best Supporting Actor" and "Best Short Film" for his short film titled "Aces" from the Vancouver International Film Awards. The film also received an award for "Best Editing". In 2023 Mike starred as leading man in a short film "Josephine" which won awards such as "Best Film", "Audience Choice" and "Best Acting Ensemble" at the 48 Hour Film Festival. This achievement lead Mike and the rest of the cast and crew members to travel to Lisbon, Portugal to have "Josephine" entered in "The 48 Hour Film Project Filmapalooza" in 2024, scoring Mike and his cast and crew to receive "Audience Choice" award.