Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

As I delve into the captivating world of “Stags,” I find myself utterly intrigued by the diverse and talented cast that brings this story to life. Each character is played by an actor with a rich background, adding depth and authenticity to their roles.


In the story Stags, when a group of stags are trapped in a prison on an island managed by a pair of drug-trafficking siblings, they must choose which side to align with if they hope to make it through alive.

Is there a chance that any of them will return home, or will they find themselves in a grim fate – either perishing or enduring lengthy imprisonment instead?

In this production, Nico Mirallegro takes the lead role as Stu, the soon-to-be-wed man, joined by some well-known talents as well as a few fresh faces that may or may not be new to you.

Read on for a rundown of the major players in Stags.

Stags cast

  • Nico Mirallegro as Stu
  • Corin Silva as Ryan 
  • Charlie Cooper as Ant 
  • Sophie Lenglinger as Clem
  • Paul Forman as Hugo 
  • Asim Chaudhry as Greg 
  • Cavan Clerkin as John 
  • Jojo Macari as Kai 
  • Paulina Gálvez as Selma 
  • Oscar Foronda as Branco 

To learn about the characters from Stags and find out where you might recognize the actors portraying them, continue reading below.

Nico Mirallegro plays Stu

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

As a cinephile, let me tell you about the character known as Stu. He’s the soon-to-be-wed chap who finds himself detained in a South American island prison, along with his pals, following their apprehension at the airport due to drug allegations.

Have you seen Nico Mirallegro in any other productions? Some of his previous roles include Hollyoaks, the comedy-drama series My Mad Fat Diary on E4, the ITV series Passenger, a supernatural thriller, and Our Girl, a military drama on BBC. He has also been part of various other projects.

Corin Silva plays Ryan 

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Who is Ryan? One of Stu’s closest friends. They went to school together.

What else has Corin Silva been in? You might know him from BBC war drama SAS: Rogue Heroes. 

Charlie Cooper plays Ant 

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Who is Ant? Another of Stu’s best friends. He’s married with kids.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but wonder what other brilliant performances I might have missed from the hilarious Charlie Cooper. While he stole our hearts in the side-splitting BBC comedy “This Country”, there’s more to discover! He also brought laughter and suspense to the comedy mystery film “See How They Run”. So, who knows? There could be even more gems waiting to be discovered!

Sophie Lenglinger plays Clem

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Who is Clem? The only woman on Stu’s stag do. They met at university.

What else has Sophie Lenglinger been in? This is her first major role. 

Paul Forman plays Hugo 

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Who is Hugo? Part of the stag group and another of Stu’s university friends.

Has Paul Forman worked on any other projects aside from Doctor Who, Emily in Paris on Netflix, and the ITV series Riches?

Asim Chaudhry plays Greg 

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Who do we refer to as Greg? He’s the deer, you know, who had an ambitious plan to bring cocaine back into the United Kingdom, but unfortunately, things didn’t go as smoothly as he had hoped.

What other productions has Asim Chaudhry been a part of, aside from the BBC mockumentary “People Just Do Nothing”? He’s also featured in the Apple TV comedy titled “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin”.

Cavan Clerkin plays John 

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Who is John? Stu’s soon-to-be father-in-law, who is also on the stag trip.

Has Cavan Clerkin appeared in any other shows or productions besides EastEnders, The Capture on BBC, Netflix’s The Last Kingdom, Smack the Pony on Channel 4, and BBC comedy Pulling?

Jojo Macari plays Kai 

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Who is Kai? John’s son, who accompanies his dad on Stu’s holiday.

As a cinephile, I’ve always been fascinated by the work of Jojo Macari. So, you might be wondering about his other roles? Well, he has graced our screens in Netflix series such as Sex Education and The Irregulars, the period drama Harlots, and the Prime Video production Those About to Die, set in ancient Rome.

Paulina Gálvez plays Selma 

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Who, exactly, is Selma? She’s one part of a twin team that manages the detention island. She puts forth a significant ransom demand to the group, requiring them to pay up if they wish to gain their liberty.

What additional shows or productions has Paulina Gálvez featured in?

Oscar Foronda plays Branco 

Stags cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus series?

Who is Branco? Selma’s brother, who is also trying to extort money from the group.  

Has Oscar Foronda appeared in any other productions besides those mentioned? If so, they include the period drama “Slave Market,” the streaming series “Welcome to Eden” on Netflix, and the Swedish drama “Gåsmamman.”

Stags debuts exclusively on Paramount Plus in the UK on Thursday 15th August.

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2024-08-15 10:36