Grotesquerie season 1: Full list of cast

A still from the FX series Grotesquerie season 1 (Image via Facebook/@Grotesquerie)
A still from the FX series Grotesquerie season 1 (Image via Facebook/@Grotesquerie)

Grotesquerie season 1 is a horror drama series that premiered on FX on September 25, 2024. The series is created and executive-produced by Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken. It is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Television and FXP. The murder mystery series will unfold over 10 episodes.

Grotesquerie season 1 centers around Detective Lois Tryon trying to solve a series of disturbing murders taking place in her community. She teams up with the local nun and journalist, Sister Megan, to uncover the truth.

However, her investigation reveals a strange personal connection and forces her to deal with her inner demons before she can get to the killer.


Niecy Nash and others star in Grotesquerie season 1

1) Niecy Nash as Detective Lois Tryon

Niecy Nash as seen in Grotesquerie season 1 (Image via Instagram/@grotesqueriefx)
Niecy Nash as seen in Grotesquerie season 1 (Image via Instagram/@grotesqueriefx)

Detective Lois Tryon leads the investigation into a series of horrific murders that threaten her small community. She enlists the help of Sister Megan to solve the murder mystery.

Niecy Nash is a popular actress, comedian, and television host. In her prolific career, she has acted in shows like When They See Us, Reno 911!, Getting On, The Soul Man, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer, Story Scream Queens, etc.

Moreover, she has also starred in films such as Selma, Downsizing, Origin, Cook Off!, and Nurse 3D.


2) Courtney B. Vance as Marshall Tryon

Courtney B. Vance as seen in 2019 (Image via Instagram/@courtneybvance)
Courtney B. Vance as seen in 2019 (Image via Instagram/@courtneybvance)

Played by Courtney B. Vance, Marshall Tryon is Lois's husband. He worked as a professor before ending up in long-term medical care under nurse Redd.

Vance has given memorable performances in such films as The Hunt for Red October, The Preacher’s Wife, The Adventures of Huck Finn, Final Destination 5, Hamburger Hill, and others. His television roles include starring in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Lovecraft Country, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Genius: Aretha, FlashForward, etc.


3) Lesley Manville as Nurse Redd

Lesley Manville seen in Grotesquerie season 1 (Image via FX)
Lesley Manville seen in Grotesquerie season 1 (Image via FX)

Nurse Redd is Marshall's primary caregiver. In spite of her tough, no-nonsense persona, she becomes very protective of Marshall.

The English actress Lesley Manville has appeared in acclaimed films like Phantom Thread, Maleficent, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, The Critic, etc. On television, she has appeared in Emmerdale Farm, Citadel, The Crown, Dangerous Liaisons, Harlots, to name a few.


4) Micaela Diamond as Sister Megan

Micaela Diamond seen at the Met Gala in 2023 (Image via Instagram/@micaela_diamond)
Micaela Diamond seen at the Met Gala in 2023 (Image via Instagram/@micaela_diamond)

Sister Megan is a savvy journalist who writes for the local newspaper, Catholic Guardian. She joins Det. Lois in tracking down the killer and discovering his true motives behind the murders. Before that, she must confront a dark secret of her own - a se*ual relationship with the young priest, Father Charlie.

The actress and singer Micaela Diamond has played Detective Edwards in the comedy-drama series Elsbeth and Peggy in Lin-Manuel Miranda's biographical drama film, tick, tick...BOOM!


5) Nicholas Chavez as Father Charlie

Nicholas Chavez as seen in 2022 (Image via Instagram/@nicholasalexanderchavez)
Nicholas Chavez as seen in 2022 (Image via Instagram/@nicholasalexanderchavez)

Father Charlie is a young priest whose forward-thinking views clash with his traditional religious values. He is taken by Sister Megan and pursues a secret se*ual relationship with her.

Nicholas Chavez is best known for playing Spencer Cassadine in the soap opera General Hospital and Lyle Menéndez in Ryan Murphy's limited series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.


6) Raven Goodwin as Merritt Tryon

Raven Goodwin as seen in Grotesquerie season 1 (Image via Instagram/@ravengoodwin)
Raven Goodwin as seen in Grotesquerie season 1 (Image via Instagram/@ravengoodwin)

Raven Goodwin plays Merritt Tryon, Lois and Marshall's daughter. She has an eating disorder and shares a complicated relationship with her mother.

Raven began her career as a child actress with Just Jordan. She went on to star in Good Luck Charlie, Huge, Being Mary Jane, SMILF, Abbott Elementary, and other shows.

Furthermore, her film appearances include Lovely & Amazing, The Station Agent, Lola, and the television film The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.


7) Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce makes his acting debut with Grotesquerie season 1. But, his character's name is not revealed, as of this writing.

Travis is a football tight end who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. He has helped his team win the Super Bowls LIV, LVII, and LVIII in 2020, 2023, and 2024 respectively.


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