A Complete Cast and Character Guide to Alexander: The Making of a God

The Netflix docuseries Alexander: The Making of a God comprises a stellar cast featuring people from all parts of the world. The show’s international star cast adds to the historical authenticity and makes the reenactments more impactful. 

The historical docuseries is based on facts, with reenactments of events complementing the narrative. The series follows the life and times of the Greek ruler Alexander the Great and his rise to power. Viewers also hear the perspectives of modern-day historians. 

The stellar cast helps to make the show more engaging despite the informational structure. Here’s a complete guide to the cast and characters in the series. 

Buck Braithwaite as Alexander | Source: IMDb

CastCharactersOther Notable Works Buck BraithwaiteAlexander the GreatMasters of the Air, Fair PlayMido HamadaKing DariusAmerican Sniper, Emerald CityDino KellyPtolemyPeaky Blinders, InvasionNada El BelkasmiBarsine Queen Cleopatra, RansomedAlain Ali WashnevskyMazaeusLucifer, Tehran Will StevensHephaestionSilent WitnessAgni ScottStateiraBridget Jones’ Baby Jadran MalkovichGeneral ParmenionTed Lasso, Assassin’s Creed ChroniclesJames Oliver WheatleyAttalusBurn Country, Lost Pirate Kingdom Waleed ElgadiBessusFour Lions, A Hologram for the King Soad FaressOracleCasualty, The Sandman, Game of Thrones

The supporting cast of Alexander includes Kosha Engler as Olympias, Steven Hartley as General Memnon, Christopher Sciueref as King Philip and Marie-Batoul Prenant as Euridyce. 

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Alexander: The Making of a God is a six-part docuseries that explores the life and legacy of Alexander the Great, one of history’s most influential and ambitious rulers. The series combines expert interviews and dramatic reenactments to depict Alexander’s rise from a young king of Macedonia to the conqueror of the Persian Empire and beyond.

he series is produced by Lion Television and Tailfeather Productions, and features Buck Braithwaite as Alexander, Mido Hamada as King Darius III, Dino Kelly as Ptolemy, and Agni Scott as Stateira. The series premiered on Netflix on January 31, 2024.