The Beauty assembles one of the strongest casts in recent television. Ryan Murphy is known for attracting A-list talent, and this show is no exception.
Evan Peters as Cooper Madsen
The Role: FBI agent investigating the Beauty deaths. Driven, obsessive, haunted by cases he couldn't solve.
Why It Works: Peters is a Ryan Murphy veteran (American Horror Story, Dahmer). He brings intensity and vulnerability to Cooper's single-minded pursuit of the truth.
- Jeffrey Dahmer in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
- Multiple roles across American Horror Story
- Quicksilver in the X-Men films
Ashton Kutcher as "The Corporation"
The Role: A tech billionaire who has commercialized The Beauty, selling it as a luxury treatment for the ultra-wealthy. Ethically ambiguous at best.
Why It Works: Kutcher playing a morally compromised tech mogul feels pointed given his real tech industry involvement. He brings charm that makes you forget—almost—that his character might be responsible for deaths.
- That '70s Show
- Jobs (playing Steve Jobs)
- The Ranch
Anthony Ramos as Detective Pena
The Role: Cooper's partner, grounding his more obsessive tendencies. May be hiding secrets of his own.
Why It Works: Ramos brings warmth and reliability. When the show needs heart, he provides it.
- Hamilton (film and Broadway)
- In the Heights
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Rebecca Hall as Jordan Bennett
The Role: FBI agent working alongside Cooper. Brings a different investigative approach and perspective.
Why It Works: Hall is consistently excellent in everything. She grounds the more outlandish elements with genuine gravitas.
- The Night House
- Godzilla vs. Kong
- Christine
Notable Supporting Cast
Bella Hadid - Supermodel playing a supermodel in the opening scene Jeremy Pope - Rising star in a key role (AHS: NYC, Hollywood)
The cast reflects Ryan Murphy's ability to blend established stars with emerging talent, creating an ensemble where everyone gets moments to shine.