Connor Swindells leads The Bombing of Pan Am 103 as DS Ed McCusker, with Patrick J. Adams as FBI Special Agent Dick Marquise. Merritt Wever, Eddie Marsan, Peter Mullan, Lauren Lyle, Phyllis Logan and Tony Curran complete the principal ensemble in the six-part investigation drama.
| Actor | Character | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Swindells | DS Ed McCusker | Lead cast |
| Patrick J. Adams | FBI Special Agent Dick Marquise | Lead cast |
| Merritt Wever | Kathryn Turman | Principal cast |
| Eddie Marsan | Tom Thurman | Principal cast |
| Peter Mullan | DCS John Orr | Principal cast |
| Lauren Lyle | June McCusker | Principal cast |
| Phyllis Logan | Moira Shearer | Principal cast |
| Tony Curran | DCI Harry Bell | Principal cast |
| James Harkness | DS Sandy Gay | Supporting cast |
| Nicholas Gleaves | Allen Feraday | Supporting cast |
Who plays DS Ed McCusker?
Connor Swindells plays Detective Sergeant Ed McCusker, the lead role on the Scottish side of the series. McCusker is part of the police response and search for evidence after the bombing.
Patrick J. Adams as Dick Marquise
Patrick J. Adams plays FBI Special Agent Dick Marquise. His character represents the American investigative side of the story as Scottish and United States teams pursue a case that crosses borders and agencies.
Merritt Wever as Kathryn Turman
Merritt Wever appears as Kathryn Turman. The role is part of the drama’s principal ensemble.
Eddie Marsan as Tom Thurman
Eddie Marsan plays Tom Thurman, another principal character in the six-part ensemble.
Peter Mullan as DCS John Orr
Peter Mullan portrays Detective Chief Superintendent John Orr, one of the senior Scottish police figures represented in the series. The role connects the command level of the investigation to the extensive work taking place on the ground.
Lauren Lyle as June McCusker
Lauren Lyle plays June McCusker, a principal character within the Scottish side of the ensemble.
Phyllis Logan as Moira Shearer
Phyllis Logan appears as Moira Shearer, one of the principal roles in the wider Scottish ensemble.
Tony Curran as DCI Harry Bell
Tony Curran plays Detective Chief Inspector Harry Bell, another senior investigator on the Scottish side of the case. He joins Ed McCusker, John Orr and Sandy Gay in the police ensemble.
Who else is in the supporting cast?
James Harkness plays DS Sandy Gay, Nicholas Gleaves appears as Allen Feraday, Molly Geddes plays WPC Lauren Aitken and Dominik Tiefenthaler portrays Edwin Bollier. The official Netflix cast list also includes Amanda Drew, Douglas Hodge and Kevin McKidd.
How the ensemble fits the series
The cast is built around the connected Scottish and United States investigations. Police officers, FBI personnel, specialists and supporting figures give the six episodes several points of entry into a case whose scale quickly expanded beyond Lockerbie.
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Frequently asked questions
Who plays DS Ed McCusker in The Bombing of Pan Am 103?
Connor Swindells plays DS Ed McCusker.
Who plays FBI agent Dick Marquise?
Patrick J. Adams plays FBI Special Agent Dick Marquise.
When does The Bombing of Pan Am 103 release on Netflix?
The six-part series premieres on Netflix worldwide on July 30, 2026.