Mallori Johnson as Dana James in Kindred | FX

Mallori Johnson

Dana James

26-year-old "Dana James," portrayed by Mallori Johnson, is embarking on a new life in Los Angeles determined to realize her dream of becoming a television writer. Barely settled in her new home, Dana’s fresh start is upended as she finds herself being pulled violently back and forth in time to a nineteenth-century plantation with which she and her family are surprisingly and intimately linked.

Career Highlights

Mallori landed the highly coveted lead role of Dana in the FX series Kindred shortly after graduating from Juilliard. The series is based on the seminal novel by Octavia E. Butler and was adapted by Executive Producer and showrunner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. The pilot was directed by Janicza Bravo. Mallori was seen opposite Anne Hathaway in the Apple+ series WeCrashed.  She’s awaiting the release of her independent Feature The Other Zoey.

Micah Stock headshot of side profile, standing in front of house window at night with soft peach light shining on top of face

Micah Stock

as Kevin Franklin

Kevin is instantly drawn to Dana upon their first chance meeting. It’s an encounter that changes his life in unimaginable ways.

Ryan Kwanten headshot in plantation style brown suit with white neck tie scarf, with long yellow pipe hanging across chest

Ryan Kwanten

as Thomas Weylin

He’s capable of harsh cruelty and feared by both the slaves on his farm and the family in his home.

Gayle Rankin headshot in dark green velvet high neck dress, with hair up in bun with ringlets hanging down either side

Gayle Rankin

as Margaret Weylin

Margaret’s true source of joy is their only child, Rufus. She is a doting, overprotective mother and feels threatened by anyone who may divert his affections.