Netflix’s The Waterfront: Meet the Cast

As a devoted admirer, I’m thrilled to share that the brilliant mind behind Dawson’s Creek and The Vampire Diaries, Kevin Williamson, has crafted a fresh Netflix series titled The Waterfront. In this captivating drama, he invites us on a journey back into his own past, sharing tales of his formative years.

The show is based on real-life incidents and centers around the Buckleys, a family struggling with a declining fishing business in the coastal town of Haverport.

In an effort to maintain power over their deteriorating domain, they resort to more and more risky tactics to stay in the game – and Holt McCallany and Maria Bello headline the cast.

But who else stars alongside them, who do they all play and where might you have seen them before?

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Waterfront.

The Waterfront cast: Full list of actors and characters in Netflix drama

Get ready to meet the stars of The Waterfront! To learn more about these intriguing characters and the talented actors who play them, just keep reading. You might even recognize some faces from other productions.

Holt McCallany as Harlan Buckley
Maria Bello as Mae Buckley
Jake Weary as Cane Buckley
Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley
Rafael L Silva as Shawn Wilson
Humberly González as Jenna Tate
Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckley
Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins

Holt McCallany plays Harlan Buckley

Harlan Buckley is the head of the Buckley clan, running a struggling fishing enterprise in Havenport. His background carries some risk, and he’s prepared to go to great lengths to safeguard his business interests.

Have I encountered Holt McCallany in any of his roles in shows like Freedom, CSI: Miami, Heroes, Lights Out, Golden Boy, Mindhunter, 61st Street and The Lincoln Lawyer, or movies such as Alien 3, Fight Club, Sully, Justice League, Nightmare Alley, The Iron Claw, The Amateur, or Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning?

Maria Bello plays Belle Buckley

Belle Buckley is the woman who is married to Harlan, and she’s the one managing the fish farm, albeit with methods that raise some eyebrows. Her ultimate aim is to protect her family.

As a movie enthusiast, I’ve had the pleasure of recognizing Maria Bello in numerous productions. Some of her notable roles include Dr. Jamie Hankstead on ER, Detective Jane Timoney in Prime Suspect USA, Sarah Brenner in Touch, Billy McBride’s lawyer in Goliath, and Agent Shannon Gibbs in NCIS. She’s also been part of Beef, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Grown Ups, Prisoners, Lights Out, and Max Steel.

Jake Weary plays Cane Buckley

Is Cane Buckley known as the youngest sibling of Bree, being the son of Harlan and Belle? He shares a complex bond with his dad and they even collaborate on some projects.

Have I encountered Jake Weary in any TV shows or movies? He has been featured in series like As the World Turns, Fred: The Series, Pretty Little Liars, Animal Kingdom, and The Walking Dead: Dead City, as well as films such as It Follows and It: Chapter 2.

Melissa Benoist plays Bree Buckley

As a cinema enthusiast, I’d say: “I’ve come across a captivating character named Bree Buckley in one of my recent films. She’s the eldest child and daughter of Harlan and Belle. She’s sharp-witted but has a fiery temper. Her role in managing the finances of the fishery is crucial, but her inner struggles cast a shadow on her promising future.

You might recognize Melissa Benoist from her role as Supergirl in her own series and other shows within the Arrowverse. She has also appeared in Glee, Waco, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, The Girls on the Bus, Whiplash, Patriots Day, and Clerks III.

Rafael L Silva plays Shawn Wilson

Who is Shawn West? Shawn is a newly employed bartender for the Buckleys.

I’ve seen Rafael Silva on shows like Madam Secretary and 911: Lone Star, so he might be a familiar face!

Humberly González plays Jenna Tate

What’s Jenna Tate like? She’s a reporter coming back to her old town, where she reconnects with previous romantic ties. Her high school love interest was Cane.

Have I come across Humberly González anywhere? She has been featured in shows like Utopia Falls, In the Dark, Nurses, Ginny & Georgia, and movies including Nobody, The Paw Patrol Movie, and Star Trek: Section 31.

Danielle Campbell plays Peyton Buckley

Who is Peyton Buckley? She is the spouse of Cane, mother to their 8-year-old daughter, and a former debutante.

Have I encountered Danielle Campbell before, perhaps in shows like The Originals, Runaways, Tell Me a Story, or The Rookie, or in movies such as Ghost Light and Share?

Brady Hepner plays Diller Hopkins

Diller is Bree’s son who resides with his father (her ex-husband). He displays hostility towards Bree and holds Harlan in high regard.

I’ve recognized Brady Hepner from various shows like Chicago Fire, See/Saw, and FBI: International, and movies such as The Black Phone and The Holdovers.

2025-06-19 10:37