For eight seasons and nearly 100 episodes, Showtime's Homeland was one of the most acclaimed and politically suave shows on television, especially during its first two seasons. Starring Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, and Mandy Patinkin, the multiple Emmy-winning drama series was celebrated for its tense plotting, urgent storytelling, strong characterizations, and some of the most shocking moments in television history
Now that the show has been off the air for nearly a half-decade, it’s worth taking a look at the Homeland cast to see what everyone has been up to since. Let’s take a look at all the major players…
Claire Danes (Carrie Mathison)
As Carrie Mathison, a CIA case officer assigned to the Counterterrorism Center, Claire Danes gave a two-time Emmy-winning performance as the protagonist of Showtime’s Homeland. The actress best remembered for roles in classic ‘90s movies like Romeo + Juliet, The Rainmaker, and Little Women, has remained quite busy in the years since the Showtime series’ finale. Though Danes hasn’t made any film appearances since 2018’s A Kid Like Jake, she has gone back to her small-screen roots with a trio of limited series in recent years, including The Essex Serpent, Fleishman Is in Trouble, and Full Circle.
Mandy Patinkin (Saul Berenson)
In the role of Saul Berenson, Carrie’s mentor, Mandy Patinkin had a long-standing part on Homeland, receiving four Emmy nominations. Prior to joining the series, he played Jason Gideon on NBC's Criminal Minds, Dr. Jeffrey Geiger in CBS's Chicago Hope, for which he was also Emmy-nominated, and most famously, Inigo Montoya in the beloved ‘80s movie, The Princess Bride. In the years since the Homeland finale, Patinkin has landed roles on TV shows like The Good Fight, Benjamin Franklin, where he played the titular American icon, and Death and Other Details. He also appeared in the 2023 animated film The Magician’s Elephant.
Damian Lewis (Nicholas Brody)
Playing the part of Nicholas Brody, a retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant who is rescued after being a POW for eight years, Damian Lewis won an Emmy for his career-defining performance in Homeland. Since his character’s shocking death during the Season 3 finale, the Band of Brothers star has remained busy with various small-screen and big-screen projects.
Lewis’ most notable TV series in the past decade has undoubtedly been Billions, which completed its decorated run on Showtime in 2023, but he has also popped up on Wolf Hall and A Spy Among Friends. The actor also famously played Steve McQueen in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood back in 2019.
Rupert Friend (Peter Quinn)
As Peter Quinn, a CIA operative and assassin, Rupert Friend became a prominent Homeland character starting in Season 2, also receiving an Emmy nomination. Additionally, Friend starred in the Disney+ original series, Obi-Wan Kenobi as The Grand Inquisitor after also appearing on shows like Strange Angel, Dream Corp, LLC, and High Desert on Apple TV+.
Friend’s film work has really taken off in the past seven years, and the actor has given great performances in various Wes Anderson films, The Death of Stalin, and At Eternity’s Gate. He most recently appeared in the 2024 satirical comedy, The American Society of Magical Negroes.
Maury Sterling (Max Piotrowski)
In the role of Max Piotrowski, a freelance surveillance expert who often works with Carrie, Maury Sterling was a resourceful character. Since the show’s conclusion, Sterling has continued to be a working hand in TV, appearing on shows like The Rookie and NCIS: Hawaii.
F. Murray Abraham (Dar Adal)
Playing the part of Dar Adal, a black ops specialist, F. Murray Abraham gave a two-time Emmy-nominated performance in Homeland. After leaving the series back in 2018, Abraham didn’t waste any time getting back on screen, as he appeared on shows like The Orville, Moon Knight, The White Lotus, and most recently, The White House Plumbers.
Abraham, who famously won an Oscar for his portrayal of Antonio Salieri in Amadeus, has remained a driving force on the big screen as well, appearing in movies like Lady and the Tramp, The Magic Flute, and the upcoming Mother, Couch.
Morena Baccarin (Jessica Brody)
As Jessica Brody, Brody’s strained wife, Morena Baccarin appeared in the first three seasons of Homeland, receiving an Emmy nomination. The actress is known for her role as Inara Serra in Fox’s Firefly and the spinoff film, Serenity. After leaving the show back in 2013, Baccarin popped up on series like The Flash, Gotham, The Twilight Zone, and most recently, The Endgame.
In recent years, Baccarin has also become a major part of the Deadpool franchise and is set to once again play Vanessa Carlyle in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine film set for a July 2024 release.
David Harewood (David Estes)
In the role of David Estes, Carrie’s boss and the director of the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center, David Harewood appeared in the first two seasons of Homeland. In more recent years, Harewood has landed pivotal roles on shows like Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and numerous others.
If you are a fan of the critically acclaimed 2023 video game, Alan Wake 2, then you should definitely recognize Harewood from his portrayal of Warlin Door, a performance that showed off his singing and dancing skills.
Diego Klattenhoff (Mike Faber)
Playing the part of Mike Faber, Brody’s best friend who begins a relationship with Jessica when they think Brody's dead, Diego Klattenhoff can be seen in the first three seasons of Showtime’s Homeland. After his short run ended, Klattenhoff played Donald Ressler on The Blacklist, and was a part of the series for all 218 episodes.
Klattenhoff, who played Shane Oman in the original Mean Girls, has continued to appear in films like Pacific Rim and Radius since his departure.
Jackson Pace (Chris Brody)
As Chris Brody, Jackson Pace was a main character in the first three seasons of Homeland. Since then, the actor had recurring roles as Gage in AMC’s The Walking Dead, Luke in Netflix’s Grace and Frankie, and in the Apple TV+ original, The Right Stuff. Most recently, Pace had a recurring role on 9-1-1: Lone Star.
Morgan Saylor (Dana Brody)
In the role of Dana Brody, Morgan Saylor was also a main character in the first three seasons of Homeland. In more recent years, Saylor has shown up in movies like Blow the Man Down, You Mean Everything to Me, and Spoonful of Sugar.
Elizabeth Marvel (President Elizabeth Keane)
As President Elizabeth Keane, a New York junior senator who’s elected into the Oval Office, Elizabeth Marvel joined the main cast in Season 6. Since her time on the show ended back in 2018, Marvel has appeared on shows like Manifest, The Dropout, and Love & Death. She is also set to appear in the upcoming Presumed Innocent adaptation starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
Marvel’s more recent film appearances include movies like Dark Waters, News of the World, and The Color Purple.
If you want to go back and revisit Homeland from the very beginning and remember why these characters (and the actors who played them) are so beloved, you can do just that with a Hulu subscription, where the series is streaming in full.
