The Waterfront was released on Netflix on June 19, 2025, and has gained considerable popularity in a short time. It is a crime drama that follows a dysfunctional family that has dominated the fishing industry for several decades. However, when the health of the patriarch of the family starts deteriorating, the fishing empire suffers. The Waterfront is a tale of legacy, crime, and infidelity that also offers some dramatic soap opera moments. If the synopsis of the TV show sounds interesting to you and you’re eager to watch it, here is the list of the cast of The Waterfront, including all main and side characters.
Holt McCallany as Harlan Buckley
Harlan Buckley is the flawed head of the Buckley family who took the family’s fishing and restaurant business to new heights. However, he also entered the world of drug dealing sometime in the 1980s to support his family financially. After suffering two heart attacks, he isn’t left with any choice other than handing over the restaurant as well as the illegal business to his Cane, his son, and Bella, his wife.
Before making it to The Waterfront, Harlan Buckly has appeared in some renowned projects like Fight Club, Lights Out, and Wrath of Man.
Melissa Benoist as Bree Buckley
Bree Buckley is the daughter of Harlan and Belle Buckley, who lost custody of her son due to her disturbing past. She is a recovering addict who wants to rebuild her life but stumbles into a romantic relationship with a man who becomes a threat to her family’s reputation. Fans heavily praised Melissa Benoist for her brilliant acting that added depth to the thinly written character.
Melissa Benoist has previously worked in several television series and films. These include Supergirl, Sun Dogs, Patriots Day, and more.
Jake Weary as Cane Buckley
Cane Buckley is Harlan Buckley’s son, who gets ownership of the fishing empire and the restaurant along with all the illegal dealings after his father suffers two heart attacks. He not only deals with professional things, but there are also many other things happening in his personal life that he must tackle before it’s too late.
Jake Weary is recognized for his performances in It Chapter Two, Animal Kingdom, The Walking Dead: Dead City, As the World Turns, and more.
Rafael L. Silva as Shawn West
Shawn West enters the picture as a bartender, but later, it’s revealed that he is the illegitimate son of Harlan Buckley. His claim on the legacy of the Buckley empire raises tension among the already complicated relationships of the central family.
Rafael L. Silva made a name for himself in the industry after appearing in 9-1-1: Lone Star, a Fox television series that ran from 2020 to 2025. Besides that, he has appeared in Drunk Art Love, Narrator Syndrome, Unpaid Interns, and more.
Humberly González as Jenna Tate
Jenna Tate is a journalist who was in a romantic relationship with Cane Buckley. However, in the main storyline, Cane is married to Peyton, and now that Tate has become a journalist, she becomes a massive threat to the Buckley empire as she knows the darkest secrets.
Humberly González rose to fame after her role in Star Wars: Outlaws, the video game that was released in 2024. She appears as Kay Vess in the project.
Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckley
Peyton Buckley is the wife of Cane, who finds herself in the crossfire of her husband’s duties towards the family and his previous complicated romantic relationship with Jenna Tate.
Danielle Campbell has acted in several films and television shows, including Prison Break, The Originals, The Poker House, Being Frank, and more.
Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins
Diller Hopkins is the son of Bree Buckley, who is sent to stay with his father and his second wife after Bree loses his custody. So, he turns cold towards Bree and keeps her at a distance. However, Diller still idolizes his grandfather and wants to join the family business, unaware of their involvement in drug smuggling.
Brady Hepner previously appeared in The Holdovers and The Black Phone. Also, did you know Hepner never aspired to become an actor until he watched Stranger Things?
Maria Bello as Belle Buckley
Belle Buckley is the strong-willed matriarch of the Buckley empire, who starts overseeing the family as well as the business when her husband’s health starts deteriorating. She not only handles her husband but also takes care of her children without giving up on anything too easily. Maria Bello appeared in Grown Ups, Lights Out, and more.
