I See You has all the makings of an excellent thriller, including a cast consisting of established Hollywood stars and up-and-coming talent. The 2019 movie follows a detective investigating a mysterious disappearance while seemingly supernatural events begin to happen to his family. Following its premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival, I See You was released on VOD in the U.S. without theatrical distribution. Fortunately, I See You's true story connection and realistic nature make the movie more frightening than a typical straight-to-video horror film, and it's become a modern horror cult classic.
Critics also praised I See You, particularly in recognition of its actors, with veterans like Helen Hunt elevating the movie beyond the restrictions of the indie horror genre. Its expertly crafted narrative unfolds with unquestionable tension, and the performances from the cast help to sell every twist and turn that the movie throws at the audience. Here's a guide to the I See You cast, which character each actor plays, and what other roles they're known for.
Helen Hunt As Jackie Harper
Jackie Harper, who is played by Helen Hunt in the I See You cast, is the wife of Detective Greg Harper. While trying to cover up her affair, she becomes the victim of strange occurrences at their house. Acting since her childhood, Hunt's early career saw her in shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Knots Landing, but it wasn't until her main role as Jamie on Mad About You that she became a household name. Hunt won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 1997's As Good as it Gets and later found her way to the director's chair for the shows This Is Us and The Politician.
Jon Tenney As Greg Harper
Greg Harper is the grizzled detective on the case of the missing child, Justin Whitter, and he's brought to life in the I See You cast by veteran actor Jon Tenney. His first big claim to fame was playing Peter on the TV series Equal Justice, but he later landed a slew of small roles in the '90s movies Tombstone and Beverly Hills Cop III. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Tenney was a mainstay on network television, including a notable 20-episode run on the series Major Crimes as Fritz Howard. More recently, Tenney was seen as Peter in the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That...
Owen Teague As Alec
Alec is memorable for his signature frog mask in I See You, and Owen Teague gives an inspired performance as the pseudo-villainous home invader. Following a few one-off appearances in network TV shows throughout the 2010s, Teague landed a starring role as Nolan Rayburn in the Netflix original series Bloodline. He later appeared in the It movies as Harold Hockstetter and his career began to pick up steam in the 2020s. TV once again called when Teague appeared in the Stephen King series The Stand in a lead role as Harold Lauder.
Judah Lewis As Conner Harper
Conner Harper is the beleaguered teenage son of Jackie and Greg, and Judah Lewis's performance in the part sells the conflicted nature of a kid trapped between warring parents. Though Lewis only had a short list of credits before he joined the cast of I See You, he had already turned in memorable performances in movies like 2017's The Babysitter and 2018's Summer of 84. Outside of his horror-themed roles, Lewis also appeared as Teddy in both of the Christmas Chronicles films for Netflix.
Libe Barer As Mindy
Libe Barer appears as Mindy, Alec's partner in crime who helps commit the "phrogging" in I See You as the couple stealthily lives within the home of the Harper family. Following a two-episode stint on iCarly, Barer made sporadic TV appearances until she landed a recurring role on the series Parenthood as Kiara. She followed that up with a 30-episode run on the Brian Cranston-led series Sneaky Pete as Carly Bowman and made several other short runs on TV shows. I See You was Barer's first feature film role. Since then, she has lent her voice to the Marvel series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur as Casey Calderon.
Jeremy Gladen As Tommy Braun
Tommy Braun is one of Greg Harper's former victims who was so disturbed by his experience that he mutilated his own face. This small but memorable role is played by Jeremy Gladen, one of the actor's only major credits. Gladen had mostly starred in short films and independent projects before joining the cast of I See You, and he followed the movie with more independent shorts and ongoing series. In 2022, Gladen wrote, directed, and starred in his own dystopian science fiction film called Bes. He also has a leading role in the new web series The Coroner's Assistant, a Gothic mystery set in Victorian England.
Gregory Alan Williams As Spitzky
A consistent actor since the late 1980s, Gregory Alan Williams first gained notice in a small role in the 1989 baseball comedy Major League. However, his role as Officer Ellerbee on Baywatch was his earliest claim to real fame. Often working in independent films as much as in big-budget productions, Williams has had roles in such movies as Remember the Titans and the 2019 superhero horror film Brightburn. In the cast of I See You, Williams plays Spitzky, Greg Harper's detective partner who works with him on the Whitter case.
I See You Supporting Cast & Characters
Erika Alexander as Lt. Moriah Davis: Erica Alexander appears as Greg Harper's superior, Lt. Davis. Alexander had previously been seen in numerous one-off appearances on shows like Law & Order and Grey's Anatomy. She had a role in 2017's Get Out as Detective Latoya and was seen in the TV series Shinning Girls in 2022.
Allison King as Officer Grace Caleb: Officer Caleb is one of the police officers at Detective Harper's precinct, and she's played by Allison King in the I See You cast. This frequent background actor had a two-episode stint on the series Drop Dead Diva as Dr. Willows and she also made a small appearance in the hit film Baby Driver in 2017. King landed a leading role in the Netflix series Sweet Magnolias as Mary Vaughn Lewis in 2020.
Adam Kern as Window Repairman: The repairman who comes to the Harper house to fix some damage is played by up-and-coming actor Adam Kern. Usually cast in working-class roles, Kern previously appeared in the 2015 indie comedy Bad Roomies as a prison guard.
Teri Clark as Mrs. Braun: The mother of Tommy Braun, Mrs. Braun is played in the I See You cast by Teri Clark. The actress previously had a small role as Mrs. Babbit in 2011's Super 8 and a similar-sized role in the 2012 action film Jack Reacher. Clark was later seen in an episode of the Netflix series Archive 81.
Nicole Forrester as Mrs. Whitter: The mother of the missing boy, Mrs. Whitter appears in a dazed state following his disappearance. The part is played by veteran character actor Nicole Forrester, who had previously been seen in a 12-episode stint as Maggie in the TV series Boss. More recently, Forrester starred in nine episodes of Chicago Fire as Christie.
Sam Trammell as Tod: Appearing in an uncredited role in the cast of I See You, Sam Trammell plays Tod, Jackie's former lover who suddenly returns to her life. Though Trammell made numerous movie and TV appearances during the early days of his career, he became a household name when he starred as Sam Merlotte in HBO's True Blood. In 2020, Trammell appeared in a major role as Benjamin Hayes in the hit series Homeland.