Doctor Odyssey, the newest medical comedy by ABC, features a strong and talented ensemble cast led by Joshua Jackson. Created by Ryan Murphy,Doctor Odysseyis a comedic medical drama set on a luxury cruise ship that will show the small cast as they deal with medical emergencies while being hundreds of miles away from land. Joshua Jackson will play the lead doctor in the series, Dr. Max.
TheDoctor Odysseytrailerteased what to expect on the show, and it seems like the new medical drama will not be something to miss. The comedy will follow the charming Dr. Max as he deals with both medical crises and following his heart.The latest show by Ryan Murphy puts a spin on things by being set on a cruise shipand featuring a small cast that is forced to remain close to each other due to the nature of their work.
Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max
Date of Birth: July 03, 2025
Actor: Jackson was born in 1978 in Vancouver and has been an active actor since 1991.Jackson’s first break-out role was in the popular children’s comedy,The Mighty Ducksin 1992. Jackson has been a prominent actor since then and has appeared in a variety of dramas and comedies in both movies and television. His best-known role was inDawson’s Creek, where he played Pacey Witter, the love interest to Katie Holmes' Joey Potter. Jackson has also appeared in more serious roles, such as Peter inFringeand Blaine inCruel Intentions.
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The Mighty Ducks
Character: Jackson will play the new on-board doctor onDoctor Odyssey’s cruise ship. His character,Dr. Max, is described as charmingand as someone who goes after what he wants. His character is notably different from his role asPacey Witter inDawson’s Creek,but both characters are incredibly charming. As a result, Jackson will likely use his experience playing charming and likable characters to bring Dr. Max alive on the show.
Don Johnson as Captain Robert Massey
Date Of Birth: June 23, 2025
Actor: Don Johnson was born in 1949 in Missouri and has been an active actor since 1969.Johnson’s breakout role was Sonny Crockett inMiami Vice, where he played an undercover police detective for six years. After Johnson rose to international stardom withMiami Vice, he went on to play the inspector Nash Bridges inNash Bridges. Beyond his experience in television, Johnson also had notable roles in several movies, includingBook Club,where he played Arthur, andKnives Out,where he portrayed Richard Drysdale. Johnson has won several awards for his roles, including several Golden Globes.
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Nash Bridges
Character: InDoctor Odyssey, Johnson will play Captain Robert Massey. He will play the cruise ship’s captain. As a major character, Johnson’s Captain Robert Massey is just one of many interesting personalities in the cast.
Phillipa Soo as Nurse Avery Morgan
Date Of Birth: July 07, 2025
Actor: Phillipa Soo was born in 1990 in Illinois and has been an active actor since 2012. She started off performing on Broadway andSoo’s breakout role was Eliza Hamilton in the Broadway playHamilton, which was later filmed for television. While Soo has mostly appeared in theater performances, she has had a few appearances in movies and television, including Lieutenant Harper Li inThe Codeand Emma Blair inOne True Loves. For her captivating voice and talent, Soo has won several awards and has even been awarded two Grammys during her career so far.
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One True Loves
Character: Phillipa Soo will play Nurse Avery Morgan. She will join the star-studded cast as one of the medical professionals on the small medical team on the cruise ship inDoctor Odyssey.Avery is a nurse who has been working on cruise lines for several years, so she will be used to the stress of the job. There is no doubt that Soo’s talent will shine through her role.
Sean Teale as Nurse Tristan Silva
Date Of Birth: July 18, 2025
Actor: Sean Teale was born in 1992 in London and has been an active actor since 2010.Teale rose to prominence through his role as Nick Levan in the TV showSkins. Teale has also appeared in regular roles in bothMr. Selfridge, where he played Franco, andReign, where he played Louis de Bourbon. Beyond TV series, Teale has also had significant roles in movies. His most popular roles have been Alvin Murdock inSurvivorand Dario inRosaline, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’sRomeo and Juliet. His latest role has been RJ inMother Of The Bride.
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Character: Sean Teale will play Nurse Tristan. Tristan will work alongside Nurse Avery to aid Dr. Max with the medical problems that arise on board.Tristan is a lower rank than Soo’s character, Avery, but the two will often share their workload.
Doctor Odyssey Supporting Cast and Characters
The Supporting Cast Features Several Talented Actors
Michelle Nuñez: Michelle Nuñez is one of several supporting characters to look forward to inDoctor Odyssey. Nuñez is best known for her roles as Elena Flores inThe Rookie: Fedsand Zane inRuthless. She will appear alongside the cast inDoctor Odyssey.
Mason Trueblood: Mason Trueblood will play a dancer inDoctor Odyssey. He is best known for his role as Colin inDear White People. While he has appeared in both movies and series, Trueblood is mainly known for his roles on television.
Shania Twain: Shania Twain is best known for her experience as a singer and songwriter, but she has also appeared in several movies and television series. Her most notable acting role is her role inI Heart Huckabees. TheDoctor Odysseytrailer has teased her appearance in the medical drama.
Dr. Odyssey
Cast
Dr. Odyssey is a medical procedural drama created by Ryan Murphy for ABC. The series features Joshua Jackson in the lead role, with details on the plot currently scarce.
