The Residence
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The cast ofThe Residenceis full of talented , renowned actors , and Hugh Jackman is n’t one of them ( despite him being a character reference in the show ) . Netflix ’s slaying mystery , created by Paul William Davies and produced by Shondaland , revolves around the execution of the White House head usher during a land dinner , where over 100 invitee dine and mingle . Meanwhile , the large staff caters to them . During the gathering , though , the head usher , who is in charge of family staff and functioning , is found drained , resulting in a complex investigation that takes many twists and turns throughoutThe Residence ’s eight episodes .
All eight episodes ofThe Residenceare available to stream on Netflix , as of Thursday , March 20 , 2025 .
Uzo Aduba ’s Detective Cordelia Cupp leadsthe stamp ofThe Residenceas she is in charge of solving the case . Other significant characters in the serial include Randall Park ’s Special Agent Edwin Park , Giancarlo Esposito ’s A. B. Wynter ( the dupe ) , Susan Kelechi Watson ’s Jasmine Haney ( the adjunct head usher ) , and Ken Marino ’s Harry Hollinger ( the President ’s principal advisor ) . However , give that every person at the state dinner party is a suspect , The Residencefeatures legion characters , ranging from Marvella ( the White House Executive Chef ) to Hugh Jackman ( actor ) .
Justin Ellis-Johnson Plays Hugh Jackman In The Residence
Jackman’s Face Is Often Hidden
Although Hugh Jackman is a lineament inThe Residence , he is n’t played by Wolverine himself . Instead , Justin Ellis - Johnson portrays the celebrated Australian thespian , who is attending the state dinner at the White House as a guest ( making him a potential defendant , but not really).Ellis - Johnson is n’t precisely Jackman ’s twin , which is why his intact face is never show onscreen . The Netflixmurder mystery TV seriestypically turn him away from the tv camera , only showing his back .
The ResidenceCast
Role
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Uzo Aduba
Detective Cordelia Cupp
Randall Park
Special Agent Edwin Park
Giancarlo Esposito
A. B. Wynter
Susan Kelechi Watson
Jasmine Haney
Ken Marino
Harry Hollinger
Jason Lee
Tripp Morgan
Edwina Findley
Sheila Cannon
Molly Griggs
Lilly Schumacher
Al Mitchell
Rollie Bridgewater
Dan Perrault
Colin Trask
Bronson Pinchot
Didier Gotthard
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Larry Dokes
Mary Wiseman
Marvella
Al Franken
Aaron Filkins
Jane Curtin
Nan Cox
Eliza Coupe
Margery Bay Bix
Paul Fitzgerald
President Perry Morgan
Justin Ellis - Johnson
Hugh Jackman
Before playing Jackman inThe Residence , Ellis - Johnson starred in various motion-picture show and theater yield . Per hisIMDbpage , Ellis - Johnson has appeared in plays such asThe Tragedy of Abraham LincolnandRomeo and Juliet . Meanwhile , his film credit includeThe 13th SignandOperation Terror .
Netflix ’s The Residence contains praiseworthy performances , a sassy and tight script , and a comedic tone that will hold all audiences .
The Residence’s Creator Originally Wanted Hugh Jackman To Play Himself
Jackman Wasn’t Available
According toThe Residencecreator Paul William Davies ' interviewwithDeadline , he and the producers initially want Hugh Jackman to star as himself , similar to how Kylie Minogue played herself . alas , Jackman was unavailable during production . However , Davies genuinely believes that if the actor ’s agenda was open , Jackman would have signed on with the show . The Residencecreator explained , " I feel confident that he would have done it if he could have done it , and hopefully he enjoys the whole laugh of it . "
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