There is hardly a real fan of "vampire" movies and TV shows that the Strain, released in 2014, missed. Actors brilliantly cope with their roles, the plot impresses with its originality, and the scenes with dynamism. It is not surprising that the television project reached the third season without losing its audience. What is known about the main characters and the people who played them?
The series "Strain": the plot
So, where did this fascinating story begin? The series “Strain” intrigues viewers from the very first episodes. At a New York airport, a plane lands, which on the outside gives the impression of a lifeless one. To investigate the situation, the authorities attracted a team of epidemiologists entering the board. Scientists discover that all passengers on the ill-fated flight are dead.
A group of epidemiologists led by Efraim Goodweather sets to work trying to unravel the cause of death of people on board. It is possible to establish that the mysterious virus that can cause an epidemic not only in the city, but throughout the world, is to blame. Gradually, the disease spreads, affecting an increasing number of New Yorkers, people turn into living dead, eating blood. Of course, there are heroes who are ready to lead the fight against the mysterious ancient vampire who is behind all this.
Corey Stoll and his character
Who became the person who played the main role in the series "Strain"? Corey Stoll is a wonderful actor who embodied the image of Efraim Goodweather, who led the fight against the epidemic. A talented scientist is forced not only to look for ways to defeat the mysterious virus, but also to deal with problems in his personal life. Shortly before the landing of the plane, he was abandoned by his wife, who could not reconcile with his developing alcoholism. Due to the separation from his wife, Ef is increasingly less likely to see a minor son, who is offended by his constantly busy father.
Not only the originality of the plot, but also the excellent cast attracts viewers of the TV show “Strain”. The actors who played the central characters, the bulk were already stars before the release of the series. Corey Stoll, who by the age of 40 has already managed to star in many popular films, is no exception. For example, he was remembered by the public for the role of Ernest Hemingway, which he played in the comedy drama Midnight in Paris. Also, one cannot fail to note the image of the weak-willed politician Peter Russo created by the American in the series “House of Cards”.
Who played Nora Martinez
Mia Maestro is a talented actress, who also became the decoration of the popular series. Her character is a specialist in biochemistry Nora Martinez, a member of a team of scientists trying to save humanity. Charming brunette is not married, has long been in love with Efraim Goodweather, with whom she has an official affair. The girl’s life is overshadowed not only by a romantic relationship with a workaholic with bad habits, but also by the need to take care of her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Nora dies at the end of the second season of the series, much to the chagrin of fans of this brave heroine.
Mia Maestro is an actress who was born in Buenos Aires. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a singer and dancer, but fate decreed otherwise. In addition to “Strain”, it can be seen in such series as “Spy”, “In the Field of View”, “Hannibal”, “White Collar”. Recently, the Argentine star celebrated its 38th anniversary.
David Bradley and his character
Abraham Setrakyan is another bright hero of the series “Strain”. David Bradley was approved for this role after a long search for the actor. It is known that the image of Setrakyan could be embodied by John Hurt, who refused to shoot for unknown reasons. Abraham is an elderly person who in his youth survived the Holocaust, owning a pawnshop. His life's business is hunting for vampires. In the past, the mysterious Boss killed his wife, for which Setrakyan vowed to take revenge on him.
Of course, the wonderful actor David Bradley did not make the series “Strain” famous. By the age of 74, the Englishman managed to embody over a hundred images in films and TV shows. One of his main achievements is the role of Argus Filch - the ranger from the cult series of paintings about the misadventures of Harry Potter. From the recent work of actor Bradley, one can note the image of the insidious killer Walder Frey , created by him in the Game of Thrones.
Who played Vasily Fet
The above are not all interesting heroes that spectators of the series “Strain” will be able to meet. The actors who embodied the secondary images are also worthy of attention. For example, a lot of fans got a character played by Kevin Duran. His Vasily Fet is a Pied Piper, who emigrated to the United States with his parents as a child, and is well-versed in the underground passages of New York. Of course, he is one of the people who decided to fight with the Boss.
Guillermo Del Toro originally planned to assign this role to his friend Ron Perlman, but in the end it was played by Kevin Duran. In addition to "Strain", the Canadian actor can be seen in the TV series "Lost", "Vikings", "Ambulance", "Dark Angel". In 2016, he turned 42 years old.
Richard Zammel and his hero
Richard Zammel is another star the Strain series can be proud of. Many viewers liked the character of the actor. Thomas Ayhorst is a man whom Setrakyan met at the time of his imprisonment in the Nazi camp, being the right hand of the Master, who had turned his faithful servant into a vampire many years ago. It is Eichorst who is the organizer of the epidemic, fulfilling the will of his master.
These are the most striking characters in the series "Strain", the actors who played key roles.