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Ewan McGregor plays the legendary Roy Halston in Netflix's Halston
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Ewan McGregor plays the legendary Roy Halston in Netflix's HalstonCredit: Netflix

Who is in the cast of Halston?

The series centers around the empire built by late fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick, who is commonly referred to as Halston.

He started his career by designing hats.

Within a year of launching his career, he became the head milliner for Bergdorf Goodman.

His career started to take off after first lady wore his hat to President John Kennedy's inauguration.

The designer then went on to define fashion in the 60s and 70s.

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor at the European premiere of Christopher Robin
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Ewan McGregor at the European premiere of Christopher RobinCredit: Getty

Scottish actor , 50, will star as Halston in the upcoming Netflix series.

McGregor has been acting since the early 90s starring in a long list of films.

He is most famously known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the franchise.

In 2017 he played Lumière in live-action and the year after he played Christopher Robin in the live-action movie based on the children's book .

Rory Culkin

Rory Culkin at the NYC premiere of Showtimes's City On A Hill
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Rory Culkin at the NYC premiere of Showtimes's City On A HillCredit: Getty

New York City native Rory Culkin, 31, will portray director Joel Shumacher.

Culkin is most known for his roles in the movies Scream 4, Mean Creek, Signs, and You Can Count on Me.

Culkin is the brother of star, , who welcomed his with Disney's in April 2021.

Rebecca Dayan

Rebecca Dayan at the screening of Novitiate in NYC
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Rebecca Dayan at the screening of Novitiate in NYCCredit: Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan

Rebecca Dayan will portray Elsa Peretti, an Italian jewelry designer and a close friend and collaborator to Halston.

The 37-year-old France native began her acting career in the late 2000s when she moved to after studying art, fashion design, and theatre in .

Dayan is known for her roles in the movies From Paris With Love, Limitless, The Neon Demon, and Celeste &; Jesse Forever.

Sullivan Jones

Sullivan Jones at the premiere of Hulu's The Looming Tower
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Sullivan Jones at the premiere of Hulu's The Looming TowerCredit: Getty

native Sullivan Jones portrays the character Ed Austin in the upcoming Netflix series.

Jones is known as a voice actor and has made guest appearances in shows like Blue Bloods, : New Orleans, and Parks and Recreation. He also appeared in the Netflix show House of Cards and Wu-Tang: An American Saga.

Along with Halston, Jones is set to star in the upcoming show The Gilded Age which is set to be released later this year.

Mary Beth Peil

Mary Beth Peil at the 2017 Tony Awards
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Mary Beth Peil at the 2017 Tony AwardsCredit: Getty

The American actress and singer Mary Beth Peil will star in the show as Martha Cunningham, an American artist who has collaborated with Halston.

The 81-year-old Iowa native has been acting since the early 90s.

Peil is known for her roles in the popular show Dawson's Creek and the movies Mirrors, The Stepford Wives, and Flags of Our Fathers.

Peil has also made guest appearances on Law & Order, Fringe, and.

Krysta Rodriguez

Krysta Rodriguez at the world premiere of Cats
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Krysta Rodriguez at the world premiere of CatsCredit: Getty

Krysta Rodriguez will portray the star of the stage, Academy Award-winning actress, Liza Minnelli.

The 37-year-old California native is most famously known for her roles in NBC's Trial & Error, Smash, and Daybreak.

She has also made appearances on Colby's Clubhouse, Chasing Life, Quantico, and Indoor Boys.

Gian Franco Rodriguez

Gian Franco Rodriguez at the International Film Festival in L.A
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Gian Franco Rodriguez at the International Film Festival in L.ACredit: Getty

In the show, Gian Franco Rodriguez portrays artist and window dresser Victor Hugo.

Rodriguez starred in shorts, including This Is How I Lost My Virginity, Simón, and Safe.

He is producing a short Dysthymia which is in post-production in May 2021 and he was a contributing producer on the documentary Apricot.

How can I watch Halston?

You can stream it NOW on Netflix.

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There are five episodes for you to watch all at once.

The series is executive produced by Ryan Murphy.

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