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Meet the cast of Netflix true crime drama Inventing Anna

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Arriving on Netflix today is Inventing Anna – a true crime drama starring Julia Garner as Anna Delvey (real name Sorokin), a convicted fraudster who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to defraud banks, hotels and members of New York high society.

Based on the dramatic true story and Jessica Pressler's New York magazine article, the nine-parter looks at how the conwoman got away with staying in luxurious hotels and avoiding paying the bill whilst establishing herself as a rich art mogul.

With Veep's Anna Chlumsky, Orange Is the New Black's Laverne Cox and Succession's Arian Moayed starring in the upcoming series, this drama boasts a star-studded cast – but who else appears in Inventing Anna?

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Inventing Anna.

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Julia Garner plays Anna Delvey
Inventing Anna

Who is Anna Delvey? Anna Delvey is a Russian-born woman who pretended to be a wealthy German heiress to con hotels, banks and acquaintances out of money.

Where have I seen Julia Garner before? Garner is best known for playing Ruth Langmore in Netflix's Ozark, for which she won two Emmys. She has also appeared in The Americans, Maniac, Dirty John, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Assistant and Modern Love.

Anna Chlumsky plays Vivian Kent
Anna Chlumsky as Vivian Kent

Who is Vivian Kent? Vivian is a journalist who begins looking into the Anna Delvey story whilst juggling pregnancy ultrasounds.

Where have I seen Anna Chlumsky before? Chlumsky began her career as a child actor, starring in 1991 film My Girl and its 1994 sequel. She later took on roles in Veep, Hannibal, Rugrats, In the Loop, Hala and White Collar.

Laverne Cox plays Kacy Duke
Inventing Anna

Who is Kacy Duke? Kacy Duke is Anna's personal trainer who she takes on holiday to Morocco with her.

Where have I seen Laverne Cox before? Cox is best known for playing Sophia Burset on Orange is the New Black and becoming the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category. She has since appeared in Grandma, Can You Keep a Secret, Promising Young Woman, Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen, The Mindy Project, The Blacklist and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.

Katie Lowes plays Rachel
Katie Lowes as Rachel

Who is Rachel? Rachel is a friend of Anna's who goes to Morocco with her.

Where have I seen Katie Lowes before? Lowes is best known for appearing in Scandal as well as Super 8, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Grey's Anatomy, Easy Money, Castle and NCIS.

Anders Holm plays Jack Mercer
Anders Holm as Jack

Who is Jack? Jack is Vivian's husband.

Where have I seen Anders Holms before? Anders Holm rose to fame after starring in sitcom Workaholics and has since appeared in The Mindy Project, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and films The Intern, Sausage Party, How to Be Single, Game Over, Man and The Interview.

Arian Moayed plays Todd Spodek
Arian Moayed as Todd Spodek

Who is Todd Spodek? Todd is Anna's lawyer.

Where have I seen Arian Moayed before? Arian Moayed is best known for playing Stewy in Succession and for his roles in Rock the Kasbah, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Rosewater and shows The Blacklist, Madam Secretary and Love Life.

Alexis Floyd plays Neff Davis
Alexis Floyd as Neff Davis

Who is Neff? Neff is a hotel concierge who becomes Anna's friend.

Where have I seen Alexis Floyd before? Floyd has appeared in Way Down, Dickinson and The Bold Type.

James Cusati-Moyer plays Val
James Cusati Moyer as Val

Who is Val? Val works in fashion and becomes friends with Anna.

Where have I seen James Cusati-Moyer before? Cusati-Moyer has appeared in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Red Oaks, Time After Time, Prodigal Son and False Positive.

Saamer Usmani plays Chase Sikorski
Saamer Usmani as Chase Sikorski

Who is Chase? Chase is an entrepreneur in charge of a tech start-up who becomes Anna's boyfriend.

Where have I seen Saamer Usmani before? Usmani has appeared in Reign, What/If as Avery Watkins, Succession, Katy Keene, The Mauritanian and The Good Fight.

Kate Burton plays Nora
Kate Burton as Nora

Who is Nora? Nora is a wealthy woman with whom Anna stays for a while.

Where have I seen Kate Burton before? Kate Burton is an Emmy-nominated actor best known for playing Ellis Grey on Grey's Anatomy and Vice President Sally Langston on Scandal. She has also appeared in The Good Wife, Grimm, Veep, Revolution, Madam Secretary, Charmed, Prodigal Son and The Dropout.

Marika Dominczyk plays Talia Mally
Marika Dominczyk as Talia Mally

Who is Talia? Talia is a wellness influencer who meets Anna.

Where have I seen Marika Dominczyk before? Domincyzk is best known for playing Dr. Eliza Minnick on Grey's Anatomy. She has also appeared in Brothers & Sisters, Hawaii Five-0, Whiskey Cavalier and Bones.

Rebecca Henderson plays Catherine McCaw
Rebecca Henderson as Catherine McCaw

Who is Catherine McCaw? Catherine McCaw is the lawyer working for the prosecution in the case against Anna Sorokin.

Where have I seen Rebecca Henderson before? Henderson has appeared in Russian Doll, Single Drunk Female, Westworld, Orange Is the New Black, Manhunt: Unabomber and The Good Wife.

Anthony Edwards plays Alan Reed
Anthony Edwards as Alan Reed

Who is Alan Reed? Alan Reed is a banker working at Fortress who helps Anna with applying for a loan.

Where have I seen Anthony Edwards before? Edwards is best known for playing Dr Mark Greene in ER and for his roles in Top Gun, Zodiac, Miracle Mile, Planes, Designated Survivor and Billions.

Inventing Anna arrives on Netflix on Friday 11th February. Check out our guides to the best series on Netflix and the best movies on Netflix, or find out what else is on with our TV Guide.

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