This Is Why Everyone on Outcast Looks So Damn Familiar

Outcast has a lot of things going for it: it's genuinely terrifying, it's the brainchild of The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, and, above all, its cast never fails to deliver standout performances. If you've found yourself watching the actors in Cinemax's exorcism drama with a weird sense of déjà vu, though, you're not alone. From Patrick Fugit to Reg E. Cathey, the show's core cast has been in tons of other high-profile projects over the years. Save yourself the trouble of looking them up on IMDb every other second by checking out their most well-known roles below, and then see what other scary TV shows you should watch next.

Patrick Fugit
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Patrick Fugit

  • Who he plays: Kyle Barnes
  • Where you know him from: There's a reason why looking at Patrick Fugit feels like seeing someone from high school who you just can't place. As Outcast's main character, Kyle Barnes, he brings just as much energy to the screen as he did in his breakout role as William Miller, a hopeful young writer, in 2000's Almost Famous. That movie led to further (crushable) appearances in Saved! and White Oleander, and his most recent outing was alongside Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl, as Officer James Gilpin.
  • Reg E. Cathey
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    Reg E. Cathey

  • Who he plays: Chief Giles
  • Where you know him from: Before he stepped into the uniform of small town police Chief Giles, Reg E. Cathey was killing it on shows like Oz and The Wire. Thanks to a memorable appearance as troubled rib chef Freddy on House of Cards, Cathey has been racking up roles in high-profile projects like the Fantastic Four reboot (whether he wants that on his résumé or not) and the upcoming boxing biopic Hands of Stone.
  • Wrenn Schmidt
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    Wrenn Schmidt

  • Who she plays: Megan Holter
  • Where you know her from: Previous to appearing in Outcast, Wrenn Schmidt had stints on big name TV shows like Boardwalk Empire, The Americans, and Tyrant. She might not be a household name quite yet, but if her performance as Kyle's strong-willed foster sister, Megan, is any indication, there are big things in her future.
  • David Denman
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    David Denman

  • Who he plays: Mark Holter
  • Where you know him from: That's right — the guy who kept Jim and Pam from getting together on The Office is back. On top of playing Roy, David Denman has been in everything from Michael Bay's 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi to the much-loved family drama Parenthood. He has a habit of portraying characters that are just a tad bit . . . shall we say . . . dickish at first but gradually become more likable as we get to know them, so here's hoping Mark is the same.
  • Scott Porter
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    Scott Porter

  • Who he plays: Donnie Hamel
  • Where you know him from: Scott Porter is slated to appear in only two episodes as Donnie Hamel — a seemingly clean-cut tire salesman from Megan and Kyle's past who ends up having a very disturbing dark side — but how can a show not keep Jason Street around?! The Friday Night Lights alum has been keeping busy since the football drama ended in 2010 with roles in Hart of Dixie and Scorpion.
  • Kate Lyn Sheil
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    Kate Lyn Sheil

  • Who she plays: Allison Baker
  • Where you know her from: You're not the only one who couldn't quite remember where you'd seen Kate Lyn Sheil before. Prior to joining Outcast as Kyle's ex-wife, Allison, Sheil was stirring things up on House of Cards as Lisa Williams, who struck up an ill-fated romance with Rachel Posner in seasons two and three.
  • Brent Spiner
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    Brent Spiner

  • Who he plays: Sidney
  • Where you know him from: So far, Brent Spiner is nailing his role as Sidney, the smartly dressed man in black who may or may not be the devil. Thankfully Spiner's other characters have been a good deal less evil. He made a name for himself by playing Lt. Commander Data in the Star Trek TV series from the late '80s until well into the '00s and then joined SyFy's Warehouse 13 in 2012. In addition to seeing him in Outcast, Spiner will appear as Dr. Brakish Okun in Independence Day: Resurgence this June.