Pluribus cast & crew — full credits, roles and episode writers
This is the definitive cast and crew reference for Pluribus (stylized PLUR1BUS), Vince Gilligan’s Apple TV+ science-fiction drama starring Rhea Seehorn.
Below you’ll find confirmed casting, guest appearances, episode credits (directors and writers), and the production team that brought the series to life.
At a glance
Premiere: November 7, 2025 (two episodes), weekly through December 26, 2025.
Season 1: nine episodes. Order: Apple TV+ ordered two seasons at acquisition.
Filming took place primarily in Albuquerque, New Mexico, under the working title Wycaro 339.
Main cast
Rhea Seehorn — Carol (lead)
Rhea Seehorn headlines Pluribus as Carol. Seehorn — best known for her Emmy-nominated turn as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul — was the actor Gilligan wrote the role for.
Her Carol is written as a reluctant but morally earnest protagonist: a damaged, humane figure forced into an extraordinary responsibility — saving the world from an unsettling, enforced happiness.
Credits (season 1): 10 episodes (2025). Seehorn’s casting marks a reunion with Gilligan and cements the series’ emphasis on character-driven performance.
Karolina Wydra — Zosia
Karolina Wydra joins the principal cast as Zosia. A versatile performer with dramatic range, Wydra adds a dynamic counterpoint to Seehorn’s Carol. Publicity and casting reports list her as a key supporting lead.
Credits (season 1): Ana / 1 episode (2025) — (Note: early reports list roles variably; we’ll update credits to reflect official episode listings).
Carlos-Manuel Vesga — Manusos
Carlos-Manuel Vesga appears in a confirmed supporting role as Manusos. Vesga’s casting brings additional international presence to the ensemble.
Credits (season 1): 1 episode (2025).
Guest and recurring cast
- Miriam Shor — guest appearance (1 episode, 2025)
- Samba Schutte — Joanne Marie / Citizen (credited across episodes, 1–2 appearances)
- Jennifer Bravo — Neighbor (1 episode, 2025)
- McKenzie Scott — Patient (1 episode, 2025)
Guest casting includes veteran character actors whose appearances are typical of Gilligan’s layered, detail-oriented ensemble approach: small parts that leave outsized narrative impact.
Directors & writers (episode-by-episode)
Season 1 uses a small stable of writers and directors, many of whom are longtime Gilligan collaborators. Vince Gilligan writes and directs the series premiere (episodes 1–2), while story and teleplay duties are distributed across the writers’ room.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Vince Gilligan | Vince Gilligan | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 2 | TBA | Vince Gilligan | Vince Gilligan | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Gordon Smith | Nov 14, 2025 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Alison Tatlock | Nov 21, 2025 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Ariel Levine | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Vera Blasi | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Jenn Carroll | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | Jonny Gomez | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 9 | TBA | TBA | Alison Tatlock & Gordon Smith | Dec 26, 2025 |
Key writers: Vince Gilligan (episodes 1–2), Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Ariel Levine, Vera Blasi, Jenn Carroll, Jonny Gomez.
Directing note: Vince Gilligan directs the premiere; additional director credits will be added as announcements arrive.
Producers & department leads
The production team combines Gilligan’s trusted collaborators with new creative voices.
Executive producers & producers
- Vince Gilligan — executive producer (all episodes, 2025–2026)
- Jenn Carroll — co-executive producer / producer (11 episodes, 2025–2026)
- Trina E. Siopy — co-executive producer (9 episodes, 2025)
- Jeff Frost — executive producer (1 episode, 2025)
- Diane Mercer — executive producer (1 episode, 2025)
- Gordon Smith — executive producer
- Alison Tatlock — executive producer
Heads of departments (selected)
- Composers: BTR1, Ricky Cook
- Art Directors: Julian Scalia (5 eps), Guillermo Llaguno (3 eps)
- Costume Designer: Jennifer L. Bryan
- Makeup Department: María Digna Balsa (makeup artist)
- Stunts: Al Goto (stunt coordinator), Heather Bonomo (stunt double: Rhea Seehorn)
- Camera & electrical: Waylon Brady (gaffer), Rodrigo Casullas (Rigging Gaffer)
Full production crew (selected highlights)
Below are selected department credits drawn from production reports and official listings. This is not exhaustive; we’ll update the page as full credits are published.
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Art & set: Ashley Michelle Marsh (Set Decorator), Vanessa G. Téllez (assistant art director), William Gideon (Construction Coordinator), Tom Wagman (set designer), David White (set dresser).
Sound: Larry Benjamin (re-recording mixer), Tim Hoogenakker (re-recording mixer), Phillip W. Palmer (production sound mixer), Judah Getz (ADR mixer).
Camera & Grip: Rob Salviotti (B 1st Assistant Camera), Christopher Norris (first assistant camera), Jonathan Maurice Lee (key grip).
Locations & production management: Christian Diaz De Bedoya (location manager), Pablo Cabarcos (assistant production manager), Natalia Sánchez Calvo (production supervisor).
Editorial: Sterling Robertson (assistant editor).
Transportation, props & others: detailed crew listing includes dozens of additional technicians and production assistants credited across episodes.
Context: Gilligan’s team and what it signals
Gilligan assembled a writers’ room and production team that deliberately mixes veterans from his past shows with newer collaborators.
That balance is reflected in the writing credits — names such as Gordon Smith and Alison Tatlock (both with multiple episode credits) anchor the season’s narrative voice while newer names contribute specific tonal flourishes.
The prominence of practical crew — heavy stunt coordination, multiple art directors and a sizeable camera department — also suggests a production that prioritises palpable, location-based filmmaking rather than purely visual effects.
Related pages
• About Pluribus — premise, release dates and what to expect.
• Episode guide — recaps and episode credits as they air.
• Trailers & teasers — breakdowns and Easter eggs.
Frequently asked questions — cast & crew
Who is the lead actor in Pluribus?
Rhea Seehorn stars as Carol, the central character Gilligan wrote with her in mind.
Who wrote and directed the first episodes?
Vince Gilligan wrote and directed the series premiere (episodes 1 and 2). Additional episodes are written by Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Ariel Levine, Vera Blasi, Jenn Carroll and Jonny Gomez.
Which production company is behind Pluribus?
Pluribus is produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Television for Apple TV+; Apple ordered two seasons during acquisition.
Who are the notable guest stars?
Guest cast includes Miriam Shor and Samba Schutte, among others listed above.
