The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistancecharacters are mythical creatures that inhabit the planet Thra. There are the Gelflings, which are elven beings with human traits. The development of their society accelerated with the arrival of the Skeksis, with whom they coexisted for a long time. However, when they realized their malevolent purposes, they started a rebellion, which is the basis for the events of the series.
The show was created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews for Netflix in 2019. Beingrepresented by puppets, the characters ofThe Dark Crystal: Age of Resistancegive a childlike aspect to the production, despite being a dark fantasy series. During its broadcast, it was well received by critics, so, it was also nominated for several awards. Let’s learn more about the cast that gave life to these mythical creatures.
Neil Sterenberg as skekOk (The Scroll Keeper)
Neil Sterenbergvoices and puppets skekOk,one of the villainsof the series. He’s in charge of guarding the secret scrolls and archives of the Skeksis. Among his race, he’s the smallest, weakest, and seemingly harmless. At first, he’s friendly and shares his knowledge with Brea. However, Brea soon discovers that he wants to take advantage of the Gelfling people.
Neil Sterenberg is a British voice actor and puppeteer. He’s known for his participation in children’s series such asNuzzle and Scratch,The Furchester Hotel,St. Bears Doll’s Hospital, andSpot Bots.
Alice Dinnean as skekEkt (The Ornamentalist)
Alice Dinneanvoices and puppets skekEkt, one of the villains of the series. Of all the skeksis, this is one of the most striking because of his extravagant way of dressing. He’s a designer of clothing and cosmetic products. Despite his seemingly calm occupations, he’s a sadistic, treacherous, and brutal being. This was one of those who supported skekSil when he proposed to use the Gelflings as a source of energy.
Alice Dinnean is an American voice actress well known for her work in children’s series. She has been inThe Puzzle Place,Sesame Street,Pajanimals, andSid the Science Kid.
Harvey Fierstein as skekAyuk (The Gourmand)
Harvey Fiersteinis the voice actor of skekAyuk, a main villain in the series. As his title suggests, he’s known for his appetite and represents the cardinal sin of gluttony. He’s a voracious, gluttonous,and anxious being, but he can also become a brutal adversary when he’s upset. He was among the most concerned when the dark crystal failed and was present at the first demonstration of extraction to the Gelflings.
Fierstein is an American actor, who has appeared in films such asIndependence Day,Mulan,Jump, andAnimal Crackers. He was also on television in the seriesMiami Vice,The Simpsons,Sesame Street, andFamily Guy.Louise Goldis the puppeteer for the character.
Awkwafina as skekLach (The Collector)
Awkwafinagives her voice to skekLach, another of the main villains. He’s a very intelligent being, who lives with a great melancholy for constantly remembering the glory of his youth. He’s also materialistic, greedy, ruthless, miserable, and always expects the worst. He’s only seen happy when he has the opportunity to humiliate, torture, or kill Gelflings.
Awkwafina is an American actress of Asian descent. She has appeared in films such asCrazy Rich Asians,The Farewell,Rayaand the Last Dragon, andShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.Helena Smeeis the puppeteer for the character.
Keegan-Michael Key as skekZok (The Ritual-Master)
Keegan-Michael Keyis the voice actor of skekZok, another member of the villain group. He’s in charge of organizing important ceremonies for the Skeksis. He’s an arrogant and manipulative character. Through false prophecies and rituals, he tries to manipulate his race. He has a wide surveillance network with which he spies even on his comrades, thus obtaining valuable information for personal use.
Keegan-Michael Key is a well-known comedian, producer, and actor. He has been present in films such asJust Go with It,The Super Mario Bros. Movie, andThe Hotel Transylvaniafranchise. He was also in series such asHow I Met Your MotherandParks and Recreation.Victor Yerridis the puppeteer for the character.
Helena Bonham Carter as All-Maudra Mayrin
Helena Bonham Cartergives life to the character of All-Maudra Mayrin, a main character in the story. She’s the queen of the Vapra clan and the mother of Brea, Tavra, and Seladon. During her rule, she always looked after the welfare of her family and her people. Because of this, she coexisted peacefully with the Skeksis and omitted some of their questionable actions. However, upon learning of their plan to drain the Gelfling, she rebelled against them.
Helena Bonham Carter is a British actress of great renown. She’s best known for her roleas Bellatrix Lestrange in theHarry Potterfranchise. She was also inEnola Holmes,Ocean’s 8, andAlice Through the Looking Glass. Louise Gold is the puppeteer for the character.
Victor Yerrid as Hup
Victor Yerridis the voice actor and puppeteer for Hup, a main character in the series.He’s a podling who befriends Deetafter rescuing her in the forest. She tells him about her purpose and convinces him to join her mission to unify the Gelfling clans. Unlike the submissive character of his kind, he’s brave, loyal, and longs to become a paladin. That’s why he doesn’t hesitate to fight alongside Rian and Brea.
Victor Yerrid is an American puppeteer and actor known for playing several characters inThe Muppets. He also gave life to other characters in the seriesCrank YankersandRobot Chicken.
Caitriona Balfe as Tavra
Caitriona Balfevoices Tavra, a main character during the season. She’s the middle daughter of All-Maudra Mayrin and a paladin belonging to the Vapra clan. She was a brave, righteous being and a good sister. Unfortunately, when she was trying to escape from the Crystal Castle with them, she was run over by a Skeksis. In the end, she passed away due to the severity of her injuries.
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Balfe is an actress known for her role as Claire Beauchamp Fraser inOutlander. In addition, she was in the showsH+: The Digital SeriesandThe Beauty Inside. She also participated in films such asFord v Ferrari,Now You See Me,Crush, andSuper 8.Neil Sterenbergis the puppeteer for the character.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Seladon
Gugu Mbatha-Rawis responsible for voicing Seladon, a main character. She’s Brea’s sister and the crown princess of the Vapra clan. When her mother died, she was appointed as regent and tried to maintain the alliance with the Skeksis despite rumors. However, when they made their true intentions clear, she joined the rebellion.
Mbatha-Raw is a British actress of African descent. She’s known for her role as Judge Ravonna in the seriesLoki. She has also been in other shows and movies such asBlack Mirror,Fallout,The Girl Before,Miss Sloane, andMotherless Brooklyn. Helena Smee is the puppeteer for the character.
Mark Hamill as skekTek (The Scientist)
Mark Hamillplays the voice of skekTek, a villain in the series. He’s Emperor skekSo’s research scientist, tasked with prolonging the life of the Skeksis. Accidentally, he discovered that he could use the dark crystal to extract life energy. Then, along with skekSil, they used it to begin draining the energy from the Gelflings.
Hamill is a renowned American actor. The public remembers him for hisportrayal of Luke Skywalkerin theStar Warsfranchise films. He has also appeared in TV shows such asRegular Show,The Mandalorian,andAvatar: The Last Airbender.Olly Tayloris the puppeteer for the character.
