Main Cast (Series Regulars) Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar
Role: The charismatic, rebellious Lord of Hell who abandons his throne for a nightclub (Lux) in Los Angeles. He becomes a civilian consultant for the LAPD. Character Arc: Evolves from a hedonistic, emotionally stunted devil to a vulnerable, self-sacrificing partner, father, and ultimately, God. Trivia: Ellis also plays an alternate reality version of Lucifer (“Michael”), as well as a brief portrayal of “Lucifer’s twin” in the Season 5 showdown.
Lauren German as Detective Chloe Decker
Role: A pragmatic, no-nonsense LAPD homicide detective and a single mother. She is initially immune to Lucifer’s “mojo” (his power to compel people to reveal their desires). Character Arc: Discovers Lucifer is the real Devil, wrestles with her faith, and becomes his romantic partner and anchor to his humanity. Trivia: German’s character was originally written for a “tougher, older” actress, but she brought a grounded warmth that redefined Chloe. the cast of lucifer
Kevin Alejandro as Detective Daniel “Dan” Espinoza
Role: Chloe’s ex-husband, father of Trixie, and a initially by-the-book detective who resents Lucifer. Character Arc: Transforms from an antagonistic figure to a beloved, comically tragic friend. His death in Season 5B becomes a major emotional turning point. Trivia: Alejandro directed several episodes of the show, including the noir-themed episode “It Never Ends Well for the Chicken.”
D. B. Woodside as Amenadiel
Role: The eldest angel sibling, God’s firstborn son, and Lucifer’s frequent adversary-turned-ally. He is the messenger of God (in the show’s lore). Character Arc: Learns humility, falls in love with a human (Dr. Linda Martin), becomes a father, and eventually takes over as God. Trivia: Woodside previously played a principal on Buffy the Vampire Slayer — another supernatural show with a charismatic lead.
Lesley-Ann Brandt as Mazikeen “Maze”
Role: Lucifer’s demon companion, a ruthless torturer and bounty hunter from Hell. She is fiercely loyal but struggles with emotions and belonging. Character Arc: Seeks a soul, builds friendships (especially with Trixie and Linda), and eventually finds love with Eve. Trivia: Brandt initially auditioned for the role of Chloe. Her character’s demon makeup took about 90 minutes to apply. Main Cast (Series Regulars) Tom Ellis as Lucifer
Scarlett Estevez as Beatrice “Trixie” Espinoza
Role: Chloe and Dan’s witty, precocious daughter. She adores Lucifer (calling him “the Devil” matter-of-factly) and befriends Maze. Character Arc: Serves as the moral and comedic heart of the show, grounding the supernatural chaos in childhood innocence. Trivia: Estevez was cast at age 8 and grew up significantly during the show’s run; her character was written out of some later episodes to accommodate her teenage schedule.