Cast and Characters
- T. K. Carter as Gary McCullough, a drug addict. Father of DeAndre and ex-husband of Fran. Dropped out of college when Fran became pregnant and became addicted to drugs after their marriage ended.
- Khandi Alexander as Francine "Fran" Boyd, a drug addict. Mother of DeAndre and DeRodd. Lives in the "Dew Drop Inn" with her sisters, Bunchie and Sharry, and brother Stevie and his son.
- Sean Nelson as DeAndre McCullough, a drug dealer. Son of Gary McCullough and Francine "Fran" Boyd.
- Clarke Peters as Fat Curt
- Glenn Plummer as George 'Blue' Epps
- Toy Connor as Tyreeka Freamon
- Maria Broom as Bunchie Boyd
- Sylvester Lee Kirk as DeRodd
- Corey Parker Robinson as R.C.
- Reg E. Cathey as Scalio
- Rodney Scott as Little Deandre
Many actors from The Corner later appeared on David Simon's next television series, The Wire, often playing very different roles, including Clarke Peters, Maria Broom, Corey Parker Robinson, Reg E. Cathey, Clayton LeBouef, Donnell Rawlings, Lance Reddick and Delaney Williams. Alexander later starred in Simon's Treme.
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