Sense8 was created by the legendary Wackowskis and was a revolutionary fantasy LGBTQ+ TV series on Netflix that instantly became a beloved classic, particularly with queer audiences. With an ensemble cast of LGBTQ+ characters, Sense8 followed a group of eight people from known as “sensates,” who, though from different parts of the world, are connected telepathically. Their connection allows them to communicate with each other, share each other’s thoughts, feelings, skills, and knowledge, and, more significantly, are the reason they are being hunted by an evil corporation.

Sadly, Sense8 only lasted for two seasons on Netflix and indeed was canceled prematurely. Immediately, fans rallied against Netflix’s decision to cancel the show, which, per Wired, ultimately resulted in a final, two-hour episode to be greenlit. For fans, this allowed for a sense of closure to the stories and characters they had wholeheartedly followed across two exciting seasons. In fact, the cast is arguably one of the biggest reasons why Sense8 was so popular. While we hope the series will one day be continued, here’s a look at where the cast is today.

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Jamie Clayton

Jamie Clayton played Nomi Marks on the show, and has appeared in multiple movies and TV Shows since her time on Sense8. After the show ended, Clayton appeared in the short-lived revival of Designated Survivor, where she portrayed the role of Sasha Brooker in its third season. She also starred in The CW series Rosewell, New Mexico. Most notably, she is also set to star in an upcoming reboot of Hellraiser.

Max Riemelt

Max Riemelt played Wolfgang Bogdanow on Sense8. Since then, Riemelt has starred in both German and English productions. He starred in the BBC series World on Fire, which is a WWII drama that focuses on the impact war had on the lives of the people who lived through it. More recently, he reunited with the Wachowskis in the latest addition to The Matrix franchise, Resurrections, along with several other cast members from Sense8.

Miguel Ángel Silvestre

Miguel Ángel Silvestre played Lito Rodriguez. Silvestre has appeared in many other Netflix series, such as the Spanish-language dramas Narcos and Sky Rojo. He also starred in the fifth season of La casa de papel (Money Heist), which was a global success.

Toby Onwumere

Toby Onwumere played Capheus, and in fact took over the role from Amel Ameen. Since his time on Sense8, he starred in Olive Forever, as well as in the fifth season of Empire. He is another actor from the Netflix series who also appeared in The Matrix: Resurrections, which was a huge success.

Doona Bae

Doona Bae is one of the most recognizable faces on the list and has appeared in countless films and TV shows across her career. She played Sun Baek on Sense8. Since then, Bae has appeared in multiple Korean shows that have also released on Netflix, such as Persona and the successful zombie horror, Kingdom. She also recently starred in the Netflix drama The Silent Sea, which was a huge success.

Tuppence Middleton

Tuppence Middleton played Riley and continued to have a successful career after appearing on Sense8. Middleton starred in the movie adaptation of Downton Abbey, as well as David Fincher’s biopic, Mank, as Sara Mankiewicz, a performance that earned her widespread critical acclaim.

Brian J. Smith

Brian J. Smith played Will Gorski in Sense8 and has been busy since the show stopped airing. He also starred in World on Fire alongside Max Reimelt, as well as in the Bourne spinoff series that only lasted one season, Treadstone. Smith is another actor from Sense8 who appeared in The Matrix: Resurrections.

Daryl Hannah

Daryl Hannah played Angelica Turing, and is an incredibly well known and respected actor, having already appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill as well as Ridley Scott’s Bladerunner. Since Sense8 was released, Hannah has shifted her creative energies to directing and shot a Netflix original film called Paradox in addition to directing several projects with her husband, Neil Young. She did star in the Farrelly brothers’ The Now as an actor.

Naveen Andrews played Jonas Malik, but fans will likely recognize him from his role as Sayid Jarrah in Lost. Andrews has continued to find success in acting after Sense8, appearing in Reckless, as well as the short-lived series Instinct. More recently, he also appeared in the Hulu original series The Dropout, starring opposite Amanda Seyfried.