‘Castle’ Cast: Where Are They Now? (2024)

Castle captivated audiences for years — and its abrupt cancelation and alleged on-set drama has stayed with fans since its 2016 end.The ABC drama premiered in 2009 and teamed up the unlikely duo of author Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic). The reluctant partnership between Castle and Beckett eventually evolved into a crime-fighting duo that couldn’t be denied.In April 2016, news broke that Katic was being written off the show during season 8 due to alleged budget cuts. However, a source exclusively told Us Weekly at the time that Katic’s offscreen tension with Fillion led to her exit.“Nathan has been nasty to Stana for a long time,” the insider said, while a second source told Us, “It got so out of hand they made Stana and Nathan go to couples counseling together.”Katic’s rep denied there were any issues with Fillion shortly before confirming her exit. In May 2016, ABC canceled Castle with its final episode airing that same month.Scroll down to see what the cast of Castle is doing now:

Fillion portrayed author Richard Castle, who teams up with Kate to help solve crimes. The Canada native continued his TV career with roles on Con Man, Santa Clarita Diet, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Modern Family, Bridgewater, Big Mouth and Robot Chicken. He’s been playing John Nolan on The Rookie since 2018 and voicing 42 on Resident Alien since 2021. Fillion’s movie credits include Cars 3, Night Hunter and The Suicide Squad.

The Firefly alum made his producer debut on Castle in 2015 and has since worked behind the camera on Con Man, The Rookie and The Rookie: Feds. Fillion cofounded the non-profit organization Kids Need to Read in 2007 with author PJ Haarsma.

The Canadian actress played Detective Kate Beckett with the New York City police department. Katic went on to appear in Sister Cities, The Rendezvous, Lost in Florence, The Possession of Hannah Grace and A Call to Spy. She starred on Absentia from 2017 to 2020, portraying Emily Byrne. The actress has multiple producer credits as well, having worked on Castle and serving an executive producer on Absentia. Katic is associated with multiple charities, including The Alternative Travel Project, which she founded in 2010.

Us confirmed in June 2022 that Katic and her husband, Kris Brkljac, secretly welcomed their first child in late 2021. The couple have been married since April 2015.

Sullivan played Richard’s mother, Martha Rodgers, who lives with him and his daughter, Alexis. The New York native continued her TV success with roles on The Kominsky Method, Big Hero 6: The Series,Last Man Standing and Smartphone Theatre. Sullivan has also appeared in The Drop, Diary of a Spy and The Grotto.

The Dharma & Greg alum her partner, author and psychologist Connell Cowan, have been together since 1989. Sullivan announced in October 2023 that she recently underwent surgery while battling lung cancer. The actress said she is "cancer-free" during a January 2024 interview with People.

The Texas native portrayed Richard’s daughter, Alexis Castle. Quinn then appeared in The Last Rampage, Newly Single, Doctor Sleep, Agnes and Ways & Means. In 2021, she acted alongside Fillion on an episode of The Rookie. Behind the camera, she’s worked in the music department and as a producer on Agnes, Diary of a Spy and 2022’s Lovely, Dark and Deep.

In May 2022, the Winx Club alum celebrated five years of sobriety. Quinn has been dating former Bachelor producer Elan Gale since 2015. Gale confirmed via Instagram that the pair, who got engaged in 2020, would "finally" get married in 2024.

Huertas played Detective Javier Esposito, who dates medical examiner Lanie. The New York native then appeared in Altered Perception, Imprisoned, Exile, Initiation and Typhoon: We’re in It. The actor portrayed Miguel Rivas on This Is Us from 2016 to 2022. He directed two episodes of the NBC drama and has more than 15 producing credits to his name.

The former air force solider married Nicole Huertas in 2014.

Dever played Detective Kevin Ryan. The Michigan native then appeared in Mindgame — which he also worked on as an executive producer — and Awaken. He has also had guest starring roles on Legion, MacGyver, Titans, The Rookie and NCIS: Los Angeles. Dever is set to portray Lawrence Kane in Invitation to a Murder which as of 2022 was in post-production.

The actor married Juliana Dever in 2006. The couple share several dogs and travel the world when they aren’t acting.

Jones portrayed medical examiner Lanie Parish, who dated Javi on and off during the series. The California native then had a recurring role on L.A.'s Finest before playing Gunnery Sergeant Miller on SEAL Team, Lanalee “Lana” Ray on Rebel and Sarina Washington on 9-1-1: Lone Star. She briefly reunited with Fillion for two episodes of The Rookie in 2022. Jones has also starred in American Nightmares, What Men Want, Holiday Rush and Lola 2.

Jerald joined the cast during season 4 as Captain Victoria Gates. She exited the series in 2015 after three seasons. The Maryland native has since voiced President Waller in the Justice League: Gods and Monsters video and Sarafina in 2019’s The Lion King. She also appeared in Parker’s Anchor and Celeste’s Dreams. Jerald began playing Dr. Claire Finn on Orville in 2017.

The 24 alum wed Gralin Jerald in 1982. The twosome share one child, daughter Danyel.

The actor played Captain Roy Montgomery on seasons 1 to 3 from 2009 to 2011. He then starred on Public Morals, The Quad, Billions, David Makes Man and appeared in Obsession. In 2020, Santiago-Hudson wrote the screenplay for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which won the Black Film Critics Circle Award and the Chicago Indie Critics Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The following year, he wrote, directed and starred in Lackawanna Blues on Broadway. In 2022, the Another World alum directed Broadway’s Skeleton Crew and worked as the MTC artist adviser on How I Learned to Drive.

The New York native is married to Jeannie Santiago. The duo share two children: son Trey and daughter Lily. Santiago-Hudson is also the father of sons Broderick and Ruben from a previous relationship.

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