Missing You Cast and Character Guide

Netflix I miss you explains its intriguing mystery with the help of an exceptional cast. The limited series is based on the novel by Harlan Coben and follows detective Kat Donovan as an unexpected run-in with her ex exposes several deeply buried secrets. Directed by Sean Spencer, I miss you is one of several Coben novels adapted for the screen by Netflix, following The stranger, Stay closeand Fool me once. Now, with help from actors like Rosalind Eleazar, Ashley Walters, Mary Malone and more, this New Year's Day limited series is the next to bring thrills and secrets to the streaming service.

Kat's story in I miss you begins when she meets her ex-fiance, Josh Buchanan, on a dating app. The man had disappeared 11 years ago, shortly after the murder of Kat's police officer father, Clint Donovan. The shock of Josh's sudden return to social media was heightened when a young man reported his mother missing, explaining that she had gone on vacation with none other than Josh Buchanan. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Kat's mysteries in the Netflix series, and the more she digs, but the characters in his life seem to be connected through secrets.

Rosalind Eleazar as Kat Donovan

Date of birth: August 29, 1988

English actress Rosalind Eleazar began his on-screen career appearing in TV shows such as Rellik and End of Howards in 2017. That same year, she landed the role of Violet Cross in the period drama series. Prostitutes (2017 - 2018). Eleazar's first film role came in 2019 with The personal story of David Copperfieldleading to other projects such as I'm not in love (2021), slow horses (2022 - 2024), and Bernarda Alba's House (2023).

In I miss youEleazar plays Kat Donovan, a detective whose police officer father was murdered 11 years before the start of the Netflix series. Around the same time, Kat's fiancé Josh suddenly disappeared without saying a word. She's tried to put it all behind her, but when Josh matches Kat on a dating app at the same time her father's killer confesses he was innocent, Kat's story becomes hard to ignore.

Ashley Walters as Josh Buchanan

Date of birth: June 30, 1982

Born in South East London, Ashley Walker, also known as Asher D, rose to prominence as part of the group UKG So Solid Crew. Walters' music career eventually led him into acting, with appearances in projects such as Bullet Boy (2004) and Get rich or die trying (2005) in the early 2000s. Walter's most notable roles came in 2006 Stormbreaker2008 speed runnerand the leadership role Top boy.

Walters plays Josh Buchanan in Missing you, Katfiancé, who left her without saying a word after the tragic death of her father. Eleven years later, Kat matches Josh on a dating app and discovers that a woman missing in one of his cases had gone on vacation with the man himself.

Mary Malone as Aqua

Date of birth: unknown

Mary Malone got her start on an episode of The girlfriend experience in 2021. That led to further appearances in TV projects such as Cavalry (2022), Vera (2023), and Doctor Who (2023). In 2023, Malone played Jen in the Natasha Rickman film The prince.

Malone plays Aqua in I miss youa good friend of Kat's who used to be Josh's roommate. After Josh left Kat, Aqua continued her friendship with the latter. However, when Josh appeared on the dating site Melody, it became clear that Aqua was hiding a dark secret from her friend.

Jessica Plummer as Stacey Embalo

Date of birth: September 16, 1993

English actress and singer Jessica Plummer rose to fame as part of the girl group Neon Jungle from 2013 to 2015. Around the same time, Plummer appeared in her first TV show, taking on a role in the fantasy series. Wizards vs Aliens. From there, she has claimed roles in notable projects such as How to talk to girls at parties (2017), EastEnders (2019), and The girl before (2021).

In Missing You, Plummer plays Stacey Embalo, another of Kat's close friends. Stacey is a private investigator specializing in catching cheating husbands and boyfriends. Her personal investigation skills come in handy for Kat in her own cases, especially in tracking down Josh.

Missing You Cast and Supporting Characters

Meet the supporting cast of Netflix's Missing You

Richard Armitage as Ellis Stagger - Richard Armitage, best known for playing John Thornton in the TV series North and Southplays Ellis Stagger in I miss youKat's boss.

Sir Lenny Henry as Clint Donovan - Known for Three little birds and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerSir Lenny Henry plays Clint Donovan in I miss youKat's father who was murdered.

Steve Pemberton as Tito - The role of criminal Tito in I miss you is played by Steve Pemberton, known for Inside No9 and Happy Valley.

Marc Warren as Monte Leburne - I miss you the character Monte Leburne is the criminal who was arrested for the murder of Clint Donovan. He is played by actor Marc Warren, best known for Insurance and sexy beast.

Lisa Faulkner as Dana Fells - Lisa Faulkner, best known for Archie and Unforgettableplays Dana Fells in I miss youa woman who disappeared after going on vacation with Josh Buchanan.

James Nesbitt as Calligan - James Nesbitt, known for Stay close and Bloodlandsplays crime lord Calligan in I miss you.

Matt Jay-Willis as Darryl - War Wolves and Love is blindMatt Jay-Willis plays Darryl in I miss youa man who works for Titus.