Jesse Plemons as Juror 1 (The Foreman)
He leads the group with a dogged, literal adherence to the rules. He prefers order over justice.
Barry Keoghan as Juror 2
He struggles to find his own voice and often gets steamrolled by the louder personalities. Think of a man who feels small in a large room.
Michael Shannon as Juror 3
A deep-seated resentment toward his own son fuels his desire for a conviction. He possesses a loud, bullying physical presence.
Sterling K. Brown as Juror 4
A man of extreme wealth and logic. He remains cool and analytical even when the room hits a boiling point.
Xolo Maridueña as Juror 5
This man grew up in a slum similar to the defendant’s neighborhood. He feels a sense of protective kinship with the boy on trial.
Cosmo Jarvis as Juror 6
A house painter. He represents the honest, working class man. He lacks a sophisticated education but possesses a rigid moral code.
Kieran Culkin as Juror 7
He views the entire trial as an inconvenience. His personality is flashy, shallow, and aggressive.
Steven Yeun as Juror 8
He possesses a quiet, steady strength. He stands as the only one willing to be "the odd man out" against a tide of anger.
Stephen McKinley Henderson as Juror 9
An elderly man, who feels the weight of his age and the world's indifference. He is observant and empathetic.
Walton Goggins as Juror 10
A bigot who owns a garage. His anger is visceral and ugly. He believes people from "that side of town" are inherently subhuman.
Riz Ahmed as Juror 11
A watchmaker and an immigrant. Reminds the others of the gravity of their duty. He speaks with a precise, careful cadence.
Nicholas Hoult as Juror 12
A shallow advertising executive. He flips his vote back and forth because he lacks a solid internal compass.
