<Li> Jimmy Smits as Francisco "Papa Fuerte" Cruz: A South Bronx political boss who delivers services to his constituents that the city has failed to provide, such as jobs, housing, and healthcare . </Li> <Ul> <Li> Daveed Diggs as adult Ezekiel "Mr. Books" Figuero: He rap - narrates the series . His rapping voice is dubbed by hip - hop artist Nas . </Li> <Li> Giancarlo Esposito as Pastor Ramon Cruz: Papa Fuerte's brother and Mylene's father . He is the charismatic head of the local Pentecostal church who attracts a flock of followers with his fiery sermons and firm, steady leadership . </Li> <Li> Stefanée Martin as Yolanda Kipling: Sister of Boo - Boo, Dizzee, and Ra - Ra . One of Mylene's best friends and a member of the Soul Madonnas . </Li> <Li> Shyrley Rodriguez as Regina: Another of Mylene's best friends and a member of the Soul Madonnas . Outrageous and rebellious, she is in an abusive relationship with Little Wolf . </Li> <Li> Mamoudou Athie as Grandmaster Flash: Hip - hop recording artist and DJ . He is considered to be one of the pioneers of hip - hop DJing, cutting, and mixing . He serves as a mentor for Shaolin Fantastic as well as the rest of the Get Down Brothers . </Li> <Li> Karen Aldridge as Adele Kipling: Mother of Yolanda, Boo - Boo, Dizzee and Ra - Ra . </Li> <Li> Kevin Corrigan as Jackie Moreno: A record producer . </Li> <Li> Brandon J. Dirden as Leon: Wanda's boyfriend . </Li> <Li> Michel Gill as Herbert Gunns: New York City Council member, businessman, and supporter of then - Congressman Edward Koch . </Li> <Li> Zabryna Guevara as Lydia Cruz: The wife of pastor Ramon Cruz and the mother of Mylene . </Li> <Li> Ron Cephas Jones as Winston Kipling: Father of Yolanda, Boo - Boo, Dizzee, and Ra - Ra . </Li> <Li> Judy Marte as Wanda: Ezekiel's aunt . </Li> <Li> Evan Parke . </Li> <Li> Sal Rendino as Stanley Kelly . </Li> <Li> Yolonda Ross as Ms. Green: The caring - but - tough English teacher who nurtures the potential in her students and advocates for them to pursue their talents . </Li> <Li> Tory Devon Smith as Little Wolf: Regina's abusive boyfriend and one of the neighborhood's dealers . </Li> <Li> Lillias White as Fat Annie: Owner of the Les Inferno club and mother of Cadillac . </Li> <Li> Frank Wood as Ed Koch: U.S. Congressman from New York's 18th district and Democratic candidate for mayor of New York in 1977 . Koch has a tough stance against crime (particularly graffiti) and wants to restore public safety back to New York City, so he reluctantly allies himself with Papa Fuerte to help in his campaign in the Bronx . </Li> <Li> Lee Tergesen as Inspector Moach . </Li> <Li> Eric Bogosian as Roy Asheton: Record executive and president of Marrakech Star, a disco label, responsible for the success of Donna Summer and Misty Holloway . </Li> <Li> Eric D. Hill Jr. as DJ Kool Herc: DJ who is credited with originating hip - hop music in the early 1970s in the Bronx . He serves as a mentor for the Notorious Three (The Herculoids). </Li> <Li> Noah Le Gros as Thor: A graffiti artist who lives a free lifestyle and Dizzee's love interest . </Li> <Li> Qaasim Middleton as DJ Big Planet: Member of the Notorious Three (the Herculoids), the mortal enemies of the Get Down Brothers . </Li> <Li> RayJonaldy Rodriguez as Silent Carlito: Another member of the Notorious Three . </Li> <Li> Khalil Middleton as MC Luke Skywalker Cage: Another member of the Notorious Three . </Li> <Li> Julia Garner as Claudia Gunns: Daughter of Herbert Gunns . </Li> <Li> Barrington Walters Jr. as Doo - Wop: Street - hardened roughneck drug dealer . </Li> <Li> Jeremie Harris as Shane Vincent: Mylene Cruz's manager . </Li> <Li> Okieriete Onaodowan as Afrika Bambaataa . </Li> <Li> Jamie Jackson as Robert Stigwood . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Daveed Diggs as adult Ezekiel "Mr. Books" Figuero: He rap - narrates the series . His rapping voice is dubbed by hip - hop artist Nas . </Li> <Li> Giancarlo Esposito as Pastor Ramon Cruz: Papa Fuerte's brother and Mylene's father . He is the charismatic head of the local Pentecostal church who attracts a flock of followers with his fiery sermons and firm, steady leadership . </Li>

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