Meet the Obsession Cast: Who Plays Who in 2026's Biggest Horror Hit
The biggest original horror hit of 2026 is coming exclusively to Peacock!
Key Takeaways
- Obsession, directed by Curry Barker and inspired by W. W. Jacobs’ “The Monkey’s Paw,” became a major horror success after earning more than $400 million globally, and premieres on Peacock on July 17.
- Michael Johnston stars as Baron “Bear” Bailey, a music store employee whose attempt to win over his friend Nikki using the mysterious “One Wish Willow” device unleashes dangerous consequences.
- The cast also features Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman, Cooper Tomlinson as Ian, and Andy Richter as Bear’s boss Carter Harper, with several actors gaining wider recognition following the film’s popularity.
Director Curry Barker’s horror 2026 hit, Obsession, is making its much anticipated streaming debut this week on Peacock.
Focus Feature’s critically acclaimed, original feature has remained in the cultural zeitgeist since it debuted in theaters on May 15. Obsession recently surpassed the $400 million milestone at the global box office, and continues to spur audience enthusiasm, even as it lands on Peacock beginning on Friday, July 17.
Who is in the Obsession cast?
Obsession stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, and Andy Richter.
Obsession is just Barker’s second feature film. Inspired by author W. W. Jacob’s enduring horror short story "The Monkey's Paw,” Barker imagined a contemporary reworking of that story around a mysterious “One Wish Willow” device that introduces gender dynamics and a one-sided romance into that classic “be careful what you wish for” scenario.
Get the details below on Obsession’s cast, who have skyrocketed to fame since the film became a global phenomenon.
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Meet the cast of Obsession
Michael Johnston as Baron "Bear" Bailey
Actor Michael Johnston is best known on television for playing Corey Bryant in the hit horror series Teen Wolf. As a voice actor, he can be heard as Young Nathan Summers in the animated revival X-Men ’97, and is well loved for his video game work voicing characters in titles like Marvel's Avengers, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and recently, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba games.
In Obsession, Johnston plays Baron "Bear” Bailey, a a music store employee with a huge crush on his friend Nikki. When he goes about winning her heart in a very unconventional way, Mike has no idea the terrible consequences that he’s unleashed.
Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman
Actress Inde Navarrette first beguiled television audiences as Estela de la Cruz in 13 Reasons Why, and then as Sarah Cortez in Superman & Lois.
Navarrette’s chilling performance as Nikki Freeman in Obsession has earned the attention of mainstream audiences and Hollywood. She’s Bear’s friend and the object of his affection, who becomes the focus of his misbegotten choices with the “One Willow Wish."
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Cooper Tomlinson as Ian
Cooper Tomlinson is a friend and creative collaborator of Curry Barker. Together, they co-created the sketch comedy channel "that's a bad idea,” and co-produced the film Milk & Serial (2024) and Obsession. Tomlinson is also an actor in many short films and the series Dutton Ranch, where he played Deputy Cecil Post.
In Obsession, Tomlinson plays Ian, the mutual friend of Bear and Nikki who is caught in the middle of the aftermath of Bear’s drastic decision.
Andy Richter as Carter Harper
Comedian, writer, actor and podcast host Andy Richter (Elf, Late Night with Conan O’Brien) lends his comedic sensibilities to Obsession as Bear’s music store boss, and an observer of the friend group which includes his daughter, Sarah (Megan Lawless).
Along with Obsession, be sure to check out Peacock’s other horror titles like Five Nights at Freddy’s, Nosferatu, Freaky, and Wolf Man (2025).
