Netflix’s latest Western TV drama,Territory, features a strong ensemble cast centered around the main Lawson family. Described frequently as aYellowstone-like family epic but set in the northern regions of Australia,Territorytells the story of a power struggle following the death of Daniel Lawson, the owner of the Marianne Cattle Station. With no clear candidate set to take his place, a conflict ensues between rival cattle farmers, gangsters, mining magnates, and members of the Lawson family. Headlined by Anna Torv and Michael Dorman, the performances are undoubtedly the show’s strong suit.
To construct an authentic feeling for the series,Territory’smain cast is made up entirely of Australian and New Zealand-based actors. So, while there may be a handful of fresh faces for audiences watching on Netflix, there are also some familiar stars playing prevalent roles. Actors Anna Torv, Michael Dorman, and Robert Taylor have all played roles in prominent Hollywood television and film projects, fromThe Last of UstoThe Matrix.Territoryallows them to bring their A-game to their home country, delivering a unique Western that hopes to contend with thebest TV shows on Netflix.
Anna Torv as Emily Lawson
Date Of Birth: July 06, 2025
Actor: Anna Torv is anAustralian actress who gained widespread recognition for her role as Agent Olivia Dunham in the TV seriesFringe, the J.J. Abrams sci-fi series that ran for five seasons. Throughout her career, she’s continued working on projects in Australia, though her most well-known work has been on American TV shows, including the Netflix serial killer drama seriesMindhunter. In 2022, she starred in the first few episodes of HBO’s adaptation ofThe Last of Us, playing the video game character Tess. She’s also appeared in famous shows likeThe PacificandThe Cleveland Show.
Fringe
Olivia Dunham
Character:Anna Torv plays Emily Lawson, a woman who’s married into the Lawson dynasty through her husband Graham. Despite not being blood-related, she’s a respected presence around the Marianne Station and is seen by the family patriarch, Colin Lawson, as being more competent than Graham. However, due to her birth family’s wealth and seemingly hostile intentions toward the farm, she isn’t as trusted as direct members of the family could be.
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Michael Dorman as Graham Lawson
Date Of Birth: August 10, 2025
Actor: Michael Dorman is a New Zealand actor whose first role was on the Australian TV seriesThe Secret Life of Us. It wasn’t until the late 2010s thatDorman began to receive wider recognition from international audiences after landing roles on the TV showsFor All MankindandPatriot. He also appeared in a minor role inPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. In the 2020s, Michael Dorman has become a familiar face on various streaming TV shows, with a role on Netflix’sOne Piece.
Michael Dorman befriended Russell Crowe on the set ofThe Water Diviner(2014), who then paid for Dorman to fly to the US and further his acting career in Hollywood.
The Invisible Man
Tom Griffin
Character:Michael Dorman plays Graham Lawson, the eldest son of Colin Lawson. It’s established that, before the events of the series, Colin chose Graham’s younger brother, Daniel, over him, believing that he didn’t have the toughness to be the leader of the Marianne Station. Graham struggles with alcoholism, and his relationships with his wife and children are shown to be suffering during the events ofTerritory.
Robert Taylor as Colin Lawson
Date Of Birth: 1963
Actor: Robert Taylor is an Australian actor who’s been working on various films & television shows since the late 1980s. While he’d been acting in Australia for over a decade before the film was released, Taylor gained notoriety by playing Agent Jones inThe Matrix.Robert Taylor’s best-known work is on the Netflix seriesLongmire, one of thebest Western TV shows of all time, where he played the titular Sheriff Walt Longmire in all six seasons.Territoryis Taylor’s second big Western for the streaming platform. He also co-starred with Anna Torv on the Australian seriesThe Newsreader.
Captain of the Boat
The Matrix
Agent Jones
Character:Robert Taylor plays Colin Lawson, the patriarch of the Lawson family. Colin isn’t the leader of the Marianne Station anymore after stepping down and passing the role to his son Daniel. However, he’s still massively influential in deciding the new owner. He has a rather antagonistic relationship with his son Graham, whom he seems to despise.
Sam Corlett as Marshall Lawson
Date Of Birth: August 19, 2025
Actor: Sam Corlett is an Australian actor who’s only appeared in a few film and television projects prior toTerritory, though he’s already had some success on Netflix shows. The most notable titles in his short filmography includeChilling Adventures of Sabrina, where he played Caliban in seasons 3 and 4. In recent years,he starred as the famous historical figure Leif Erikson on the Netflix seriesVikings: Valhalla, leading the show’s three seasons.
Vikings: Valhalla
Leif Erikson
Character:Marshall Lawson is Graham Lawson’s son, who’s gone rogue for years. He returns to Marianne Station for Daniel’s funeral, with his main friend encouraging him to use his familial ties to obtain wealth. His relationships with the other Lawson family members are wedged by past conflicts.
Philippa Northeast as Susie Lawson
Date Of Birth: July 15, 2025
Actor: Philippa Northeast is an Australian actress who had her first role in the sketch comedy seriesSkithouse. She returned to acting a decade later for her most widely-known role on the Australian soap operaHome and Away, where she played Evelyn MacGuire between 2013 and 2017. She had a recurring role onThe Newsreaderalongside herTerritoryco-stars Anna Torv and Robert Taylor. In 2019, she starred in the Australian comedy movieStanding Up for SunnyalongsideBreaking Bad’sRJ Mitte.
Home and Away
Evelyn MacGuire
Character:Philippa Northeast plays Susie Lawson, Graham’s daughter who’s returned from college with the intention of taking a larger role in the family business.
Territory Supporting Cast & Characters
Sara Wiseman as Sandra Kirby:Sara Wiseman is a New Zealand actress who’s been acting for nearly three decades. In 2024, she appeared inKingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Dan Wyllie as Hank Hodge:Dan Wylie is an Australian actor who’s been working in film and TV since 1990, with his best-known roles includingLove My Wayand the Russell Crowe filmRomper Stomper.
Clarence Ryan as Nolan Brannock:Clarence Ryan is an Australian actor whose film credits includeFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Jay Ryan as Campbell Miller:Jay Ryan is a New Zealand Actor known in Australia for playing Jack Scully on the soap operaNeighbors. He made his breakthrough in feature films in 2019’sIt Chapter Two.
Territory
Set against the backdrop of the world’s largest cattle station, this drama follows the intense generational conflict that ensues when a clear heir is absent. As rival factions compete for control, the series examines themes of legacy, power, and the struggle for dominance over the land’s future.
