Emilia Clarke's Ponies full cast list
- Elizabeth Sanate
- Jan 16
- 3 min read
Some shows grab you with noise. Others pull you in quietly and stay with you.
Ponies, created by David Iserson and Susanna Fogel, lies somewhere in between.
At first glance, it sounds simple enough: a Cold War spy drama, set in 1970s Moscow, led by Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson. But the more you watch it, the more it starts to feel personal. It doesn't just show secrets between nations. But about secrets between people. About grief, survival, and the strange bonds that form when life doesn’t go the way it’s supposed to.
And maybe that’s why Ponies already feels intriguing because it’s built around people first, spies second. Once you see who’s part of this world, it becomes very hard not to imagine how these characters might collide, connect, or quietly betray one another.
So if you’re curious about who’s stepping into this tense, emotional story, here’s the full cast of Ponies in one place.
Meet the cast of Ponies: The people behind the secrets
The cast of Ponies brings together familiar faces and exciting choices, creating a mix that feels grounded, layered, and intentionally human:
Emilia Clarke as Bea, an intelligence officer whose life is upended after a devastating personal loss, pulling her deep into the world of espionage.
Haley Lu Richardson as Twila, a civilian caught in extraordinary circumstances, forced to adapt quickly in a dangerous new reality.
Adrian Lester as Dane, a senior intelligence figure whose experience and authority place him at the center of critical decisions.
Artjom Gilz as Andrei, a character tied closely to the Moscow setting, adds tension and complexity to the story’s Cold War backdrop.
Nicholas Podany as Ray is part of the intelligence network surrounding Bea and Twila, contributing to the series’ layered world.
Petro Ninovskyi as Sasha, a supporting presence whose role connects to the broader political and personal stakes of Ponies.
Vic Michaelis as Cheryl, a character who adds emotional texture to the story beyond the spy machinery.
Maxim Gall as Trent rounds out the ensemble within the tense and secretive intelligence landscape.
While not all character details have been revealed yet, what stands out is the balance. You have Emilia Clarke anchoring the series with emotional weight. Haley Lu Richardson brings vulnerability and spark. Adrian Lester adds quiet authority. And a supporting ensemble that feels carefully chosen, not crowded.
This cast is not built to impress on paper alone, but also built to interact. To sit in rooms filled with tension. To let silence speak. To make small looks feel louder than big speeches. And for a story like Ponies, that matters.
Why Ponies already feels close, even before it begins
There’s something comforting about a show that doesn’t rush to explain itself. Ponies seem confident enough to let their characters breathe, and that confidence starts with casting. Every name here suggests restraint, emotional intelligence, and an ability to play the unsaid. And honestly, isn’t that what makes spy stories unforgettable? Not the gadgets but the people holding them.
So when Ponies finally arrives, who do you think you’ll end up caring about the most?
Bea, with that quiet strength she carries? Twila, all raw edges and instinct? Or someone you barely notice at first until one scene, one look, and suddenly they’re the reason you keep watching?
Because this isn't like a series that wants to shout at you. It feels like one that wants you to lean in. And once you do, do you think it’ll let you walk away?
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