"Matt Mitchell," portrayed by Ashley Zukerman, is Claire’s college sweetheart, now husband, who works in medical equipment sales. He is supporting and loving of Claire’s aspirations, but also strives to recapture his own dreams of playing in a successful band again.

He is supporting and loving of Claire’s aspirations, but also strives to recapture his own dreams of playing in a successful band again. 

Ashley Zukerman as Matt Mitchell in A Teacher

Matt Mitchell is Claire’s college sweetheart, now husband, who works in medical equipment sales.  He is supporting and loving of Claire’s aspirations, but also strives to recapture his own dreams of playing in a successful band again. 

Ashley Zukeman as Matt Mitchell | A Teache | FX on Hulu

"Claire Wilson," portrayed by Kate Mara, is a passionate English teacher starting a new job at Westerbrook High School. Despite being married to her college sweetheart and living a comfortable suburban life, everything is upended when a bright student in one of her classes asks her to tutor him for the SATs.

Claire Wilson's life is upended when a bright student in one of her classes asks her to tutor him for the SATs. 

Kate Mara as Claire Wilson in A Teacher

Kate Mara as Claire Wilson | A Teacher | FX on Hulu

"Eric Walker," portrayed by Nick Robinson, is a kind-eyed, charming high schooler with something to prove. As a middle-class kid attending a school mainly populated by more affluent students, he often finds the pressures of life and school are different for him than his friends.

As a middle-class kid attending a school mainly populated by more affluent students, he often finds the pressures of life and school are different for him than his friends.

Nick Robinson as Eric Walker on A Teacher

Eric Walker is a kind-eyed, charming high schooler with something to prove.  As a middle-class kid attending a school mainly populated by more affluent students, he often finds the pressures of life and school are different for him than his friends.

Nick Robinson as Eric Walker | A Teacher | FX on Hulu

"Logan Davis," portrayed by Shane Harper, is one of Eric’s closest friends who comes from a wealthy family. He is your classic jock/bro teenager full of hormones and a desire to party, but deep down is a sensitive kid.

He is your classic jock/bro teenager full of hormones and a desire to party, but deep down is a sensitive kid.

Shane Harper as Logan Davis in A Teacher

Logan Davis is one of Eric’s closest friends who comes from a wealthy family. He is your classic jock/bro teenager full of hormones and a desire to party, but deep down is a sensitive kid.

Shane Harper as Logan David | A Teacher | FX on Hulu

"Nate Wilson," portrayed by Adam David Thompson, is Claire’s older brother who works as a police officer in the area where she teaches. Kind, empathetic and trusting, he will play the tough guy as required but finds it hard to deny his sister help when she is in need.

Kind, empathetic and trusting, he will play the tough guy as required but finds it hard to deny his sister help when she is in need.

Adam David Thompson as Nate Wilson in A Teacher

Nate Wilson is Claire’s older brother who works as a police officer in the area where she teaches. Kind, empathetic and trusting, he will play the tough guy as required but finds it hard to deny his sister help when she is in need.

Adam David Thompson as Nate Wilson | A Teacher | FX on Hulu

"Kathryn Sanders," portrayed by Marielle Scott, is a carefree and funny French teacher at Westerbrook High who quickly becomes Claire’s closest friend at work.

Kathryn Sanders is a carefree and funny French teacher at Westerbrook High who quickly becomes Claire’s closest friend at work.  

Marielle Scott as Kathryn Sanders in A Teacher

Marielle Scott as Kathryn Sanders | A Teacher | FX on Hulu

"Josh Smith," portrayed by Dylan Schmid, is another of Eric’s closest friends. Although a bit of a stoner who follows his own path, he is bright and will most likely make it into an Ivy League school.

Although a bit of a stoner who follows his own path, he is bright and will most likely make it into an Ivy League school. 

Dylan Schmid as Josh Smith in A Teacher

Josh Smith is another of Eric’s closest friends. Although a bit of a stoner who follows his own path, he is bright and will most likely make it into an Ivy League school. 

Dylan Schmid as Josh Smith | A Teacher | FX on Hulu

"Sandy Walker," portrayed by Rya Ingrid Kihlstedt, is Eric’s hardworking middle-class mother who has been raising Eric and his brothers on her own. She is warm, sharp and loves her sons very much, and has a deep gratitude and appreciation for Eric who she relies on considerably to keep their home together.

She is warm, sharp and loves her sons very much, and has a deep gratitude and appreciation for Eric who she relies on considerably to keep their home together.

Rya Ingrid Kihlstedt as Sandy Walker in A Teacher

Sandy Walker is Eric’s hardworking middle-class mother who has been raising Eric and his brothers on her own. She is warm, sharp and loves her sons very much, and has a deep gratitude and appreciation for Eric who she relies on considerably to keep their home together.

Rya Ingrid Kihlstedt as Sandy Walker | A Teacher | FX on Hulu

Fidell is an accomplished writer, director and producer in both television and film.

Hannah Fidell | A Teacher on FX on Hulu

Hannah Fidell | Creator, Executive Producer | A Teacher on FX on Hulu

Costigan is a film and television producer based in Los Angeles.

Michael Costigan | A Teacher on FX on Hulu

Michael Costigan | Executive Producer | A Teacher on FX on Hulu

She is currently developing a few new projects. A Teacher is the first television project that she has produced.

Kate Mara | A Teacher on FX on Hulu

Kate Mara | Executive Producer | A Teacher on FX on Hulu

Shore is an Irish film and television producer and executive producer, based in Los Angeles.

Louise Shore | A Teacher on FX on Hulu

Louise Shore | Executive Producer | A Teacher on FX on Hulu

Bateman is one of the most in-demand talents in Hollywood for his skill both in front of and behind the camera.

Ashley Zukeman as Matt Mitchell | A Teache | FX on Hulu

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