Nicholas Cage: The Carpenter's Son cast & characters: Meet the stars behind the film and the roles they play

Released on November 14, 2025, in the United States, Lotfy Nathan's psychological horror film, The Carpenter's Son, is inspired by the Infancy Gospel of Thomas.

The Infancy Gospel of Thomas is a second-century apocryphal (non-canonical) Christian text. It tells a series of sensational stories about the life of the child Jesus between the ages of five and twelve. The film tells the dark story of the Holy Family hiding out in Roman-era Egypt. The plot follows The Carpenter (Joseph) and The Mother (Mary) as they try to keep their teenage son, The Boy (Jesus), safe from negative forces.

The Carpenter's Son cast features Nicolas Cage as The Carpenter, FKA Twigs as The Mother, and Noah Jupe as The Boy. The supporting roles played by Souheila Yacoub and Isla Johnston, among other actors.

The main cast of The Carpenter's Son

Nicolas Cage as The Carpenter

Nicole Cage at the 25th Newport Beach Film Festival (Image via Getty)

In the film, Nicolas Cage plays The Carpenter, the strict and paranoid adoptive father (Joseph), attempting to raise his son while constantly on the run in Roman-era Egypt.

Known for his versatility, Cage has delivered several noteworthy performances throughout his career, including his Oscar-winning role in Leaving Las Vegas (1995) and his dual roles in Adaptation (2002). The American actor is widely popular for his mainstream action films like The Rock, Con Air, and Face/Off, as well as cult classics such as Mandy and Vampire's Kiss.

FKA Twigs as The Mother

FKA Twigs at the Mercury Music Awards 2025 (Image via Getty)

In The Carpenter's Son, Tahliah Debrett Barnett, known professionally as FKA Twigs, plays The Mother (Mary).

As a musician and dancer, FKA Twigs is widely recognized for her singing performances; however, she began appearing in films in 2019 when she appeared as the Shy Girl in Honey Boy. More recently, she appeared in the fantasy horror film, The Crow (2024).

Noah Jupe as The Boy

Noah Jupe at the Hamnet Screening (Image via Getty)

Noah Jupe plays The Boy (Jesus), the restless teenage son of Joseph and Mary who holds miraculous powers. He begins to rebel after a mysterious stranger tempts him to use his abilities and thus accidentally unleashes a spiritual warfare.

The British actor earned critical praise for his role as young Otis Lort in the movie Honey Boy. His other significant performances include Marcus Abbott in the horror franchise A Quiet Place and its sequel, and as Peter Miles in the racing drama film Ford v Ferrari.