Meet the Cast of Netflix's Latest Reboot, Lost in Space

Updated on April 19, 2018 at 5:45 PM

Netflix's reboot of Lost in Space has officially sent the Robinson family hurtling into outer space now that it's premiered on the streaming giant. If you're not familiar with the original show, which aired on CBS from 1965 to 1968, it tells the tale of the Robinson family, who leaves for a five-year journey to a planet orbiting the nearest star, Alpha Centauri, because space probes have revealed it has conditions similar to Earth. When the mission goes awry, the family is left in outer space. The fate of the original Robinsons was never actually resolved because the series was abruptly canceled after three seasons.

In the new version, the character names and basic plot are the same, but that is where the similarities end. Whereas the original was one of many cheesy sci-fi shows trying to capitalize on the real-life 1960s space race, this new version is more like Lost, in space. The family is marooned on a strange planet where nothing is as it seems, and they must fight for their survival among various mysterious threats.

Here are your new Robinson family players and the various supporting cast members from the new series.

Molly Parker as Dr. Maureen Robinson

This Deadwood and House of Cards alum plays Robinson matriarch Maureen, a brilliant aerospace engineer who is the instigator behind taking her entire family into space for a chance at a new life. Part of this involves forgiving her husband for something (the show hasn't revealed that yet, but it sounds like an affair) and rekindling the love they once shared.

Toby Stephens as John Robinson

Stephens plays John Robinson, Maureen's husband and a combat veteran who commands the expedition. You may recognize Stephens from Black Sails, but a fun bit of trivia is that he's also Maggie Smith's son. Stephens is also an accomplished stage actor in both Britain and the US.

Taylor Russell as Judy Robinson

This young actress has previously appeared in TNT's sci-fi series Falling Skies and Lifetime's Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story in which she played Lark Voorhies (Lisa Turtle). On Lost in Space, she plays the Robinsons' eldest daughter, Judy. In this reboot, Judy is Maureen's daughter from her first marriage, though she never knew her biological father and was adopted by John at a young age.

Mina Sundwall as Penny Robinson

The classic middle child, Penny Robinson is sociable, funny, and constantly struggling to get her parents' attention. She is played by Sundwall, who up until now has only appeared in small roles on TV and in a handful of movies.

Maxwell Jenkins as Will Robinson

Jenkins got his start in entertainment performing acrobatics in the circus with his family's company, then later appeared in recurring roles on Sense8 and Chicago Fire. This 12-year-old plays youngest Robinson child, Will, who is eager to leave Earth because he has been picked on and bullied by kids his own age. Will is sensitive, empathetic, and shy, though the Robinsons' space adventure lets him find his courageous side.

Parker Posey as Dr. Smith

This Hollywood veteran — Posey has been in dozens of TV shows and movies over the years, including Best in Show and A Mighty Wind — plays Dr. Smith, a mysterious character whom you'll never quite be able to figure out. Is she a hero? A villain? A saboteur? We can't wait to find out.

Ignacio Serricchio as Don West

This Argentina native, best known for his regular role on General Hospital, plays Don West, a contractor and smuggler who doesn't approve of the colonization of other planets.

Raza Jaffrey as Victor

This Smash and Homeland alum is set to play Victor, an arrogant, impatient politician who secretly fears that people will find out he's not as skilled or successful as he pretends to be.