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Last King of the Cross: episode guide

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Episode 1

Fri, February 17, 2023 (Paramount+)
Written by Kieran Darcy-Smith
Directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith

Wide-eyed teen John Ibrahim is eager to emulate his older brother Sam, a legendary enforcer in Kings Cross. He follows his brother into the most exotic red-light district — a jungle with no laws, but rigid rules and hierarchy.

Note: Ian McShane was originally cast to play Ezra Shipman but withdrew due to health concerns

Cast:

  • Lincoln Younes as John Ibrahim
  • Claude Jabbour as Sam Ibrahim
  • Callan Mulvey as Brian Crellan
  • Matt Nable as Big Tony
  • Tim Roth as Ezra Shipman
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  • Malek Alkoni as Teen John Ibrahim
  • Wadih Dona as Nasa Kalouri
  • Maria Tran as Tran Cat Tien
  • Uli Latukefu as Tongan Sam
  • Tony Nikolakopoulos as Fat George Sideratos
  • John Brumpton as Ashtray Frank Amante
  • Patrick Thompson as Kiwi Trevor
  • Joseph Frangie as Angelo Lombardi
  • Simon Elrahi as PK
  • Courtney Clarke as Brooke
  • Wesley Patten as Brett
  • Dion Williams as JT
  • Dylan Hare as Anton
  • Allegra Monk as Molly Llewellyn
  • Heidi May as Steph
  • Justin Rosniak as Declan Mooney
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  • Setareh Naghoni as Wahiba Ibrahim
  • Robert Rabiah as Jamour Ibrahim
  • Felicity Price as Yael Shipman
  • Henry Nixon as Nigel Bolt
  • Ethan Lamb-Kelly as Teen Dave Campbell
  • Stan Tuionuku as Fijian Doorman
  • John Harding as Love Machine Doorman #1
  • Buzz Billman as Nicky
  • James Cassells as Guido
  • Mason Mansour as Young John Ibrahim
  • Saul El Rahi as Young Sam Ibrahim
  • Anthony Phelan as Justice Jones
  • Wassim Hawat as Steve
  • Ashyr Mason-Kaine as Anastasia
  • 1Buck80 as Spruiker #1
  • Brendan McBride as Spruiker #2
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  • Jamel Boukabou as Gambler
  • Franco Flammia as Gambler #2
  • Tony Barea as Gambler #3
  • Serag Mohamed as Gambler #4
  • Octavia Barron Martin as Salvation Army Clerk
  • Jordan Blake Blundell as Pinocchio's Staffer
  • Annie Stafford as Nurse #1
  • Taylor Wood as Doctor
  • Sallie J Don as Surgeon
  • Libby McAneney as Nurse #2
  • Jordan Le Goueff as Trainee #1
  • Alice Rooney as Tegan
  • Sahara Ibrahim as Maha Ibrahim
  • Molly Murr as Fifi Ibrahim
  • Walid Altarawneh as Young Michael Ibrahim
  • Ross Lonergan as Brett's Uncle

Music:

  • "Personal Jesus" performed by Depeche Mode
  • "What Happens When You Turn The Devil Down" performed by The Mystery Lights
  • "Just About To Break" performed by Paul Kelly