In September 2018, it was announced that Crystal Reed and Maria Sten had been cast in the main roles of Abby Arcane and Liz Tremayne, respectively.[3][7] Jennifer Beals was also announced in the recurring role of Sheriff Lucilia Cable, although she would later be revealed to be part of the main cast.[10] In late October and early November 2018, more series regulars were revealed, with Jeryl Prescott cast as Madame Xanadu,[8] Virginia Madsen cast as Maria Sunderland,[4] Will Patton cast as Avery Sunderland.[9] Andy Bean cast as Alec Holland with Derek Mears as the Swamp Thing,[5] Henderson Wade cast as Matt Cable,[6] and Kevin Durand cast as Jason Woodrue.[11]