The Staircase Chiroptera (Season 1, Episode 2)
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TV Episode | 66 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The Staircase

Chiroptera (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 66 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. Then, after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.

Showrunners

Antonio Campos | Maggie Cohn

Director

Antonio Campos

Writers

Antonio Campos (created by) | Maggie Cohn (written by) | Aisha Bhoori (story editor) | Sebastián Silva (story editor)

Producers

Antonio Campos | Maggie Cohn | Christina M. Fitzgerald | Emily Kaczmarek & 3 more

Composers

Danny Bensi | Saunder Jurriaans

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated May 5, 2022

Release date

May 5, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win & 38 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
44 cast members

Name	Known for
Colin Firth Michael Peterson Michael Peterson See fewer	A Single Man (2009)
Toni Collette Kathleen Kathleen See fewer	The Sixth Sense (1999)
Michael Stuhlbarg David Rudolf David Rudolf See fewer	A Serious Man (2009)
Dane DeHaan Clayton Peterson Clayton Peterson See fewer	Chronicle (2012)
Olivia DeJonge Caitlin Atwater Caitlin Atwater See fewer	The Visit (I) (2015)
Patrick Schwarzenegger Todd Peterson Todd Peterson See fewer	Gen V (2023)
Sophie Turner Margaret Ratliff Margaret Ratliff See fewer	Game of Thrones (2011)
Odessa Young Martha Ratliff Martha Ratliff See fewer	The Professor (I) (2018)
Rosemarie DeWitt Candace Zamperini Candace Zamperini See fewer	Rachel Getting Married (2008)
Tim Guinee Bill Peterson Bill Peterson See fewer	The Staircase (2022)
Vincent Vermignon Jean-Xavier Jean-Xavier See fewer	Luther (2010)
Parker Posey Freda Black Freda Black See fewer	Scream 3 (2000)
Juliette Binoche Sophie Broussard Sophie Broussard See fewer	The English Patient (1996)
Trini Alvarado Patty Peterson Patty Peterson See fewer	Little Women (1994)
Maria Dizzia Lori Campbell Lori Campbell See fewer	Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)
Justice Leak Tom Maher Tom Maher See fewer	The Staircase (2022)
Robert Crayton Ron Guerette Ron Guerette See fewer	Ant-Man (2015)
Cullen Moss Jim Hardin Jim Hardin See fewer	Outer Banks (2020)
Frank Feys Denis Poncet (as Frank Leopold Feys) Denis Poncet (as Frank Leopold Feys) See fewer	The Staircase (2022)
Jason Davis Fred Atwater Fred Atwater See fewer	The Accountant (2016)
Teri Wyble Sonya Pfeiffer Sonya Pfeiffer See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Olek Krupa Werner Spitz Werner Spitz See fewer	Burn After Reading (2008)
Hannah Pniewski Becky Becky See fewer	Origin (2023)
Myke Holmes Duane Deaver Duane Deaver See fewer	The Staircase (2022)
Kevin Sizemore Mark Zamperini Mark Zamperini See fewer	NCIS (2003)
Ryan Lewis Bruce Campbell Bruce Campbell See fewer	The Staircase (2022)
Kate Sanford Veronica Hunt Veronica Hunt See fewer	In-Lawfully Yours (2016)
Daniela Lee Devon Devon See fewer	The Staircase (2022)
Andre Martin Yves (as André Martin) Yves (as André Martin) See fewer	The Staircase (2022)
Deena Wade Margaret Blair Margaret Blair See fewer	Mr. Mercedes (2017)
Wilky Lau Henry Lee Henry Lee See fewer	Paeonia (2023)
Vince Pisani Tim Palmbach Tim Palmbach See fewer	Office Christmas Party (2016)
Matthew Jayson Cwern Faris Bandak Faris Bandak See fewer	The Staircase (2022)
Morgan Henard Dennis Rowe Dennis Rowe See fewer	The Staircase (2022)
Scott Daniel Johnson Jay Trehy Jay Trehy See fewer	The Banker (2020)
Tedd Taskey Weight Lifter Weight Lifter See fewer	MacGruber (2021)
Carl Palmer Banker at Gym Banker at Gym See fewer	Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
John Crow Joseph Joseph See fewer	The Darkest Minds (2018)
Joel Ray Ishman Police Officer Police Officer See fewer	Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
Paul Teal Brad Wolgamott Brad Wolgamott See fewer	Deep Water (I) (2022)
Phoenix Jd Gabe New York Times Reporter (uncredited) New York Times Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	The Auction 2: Time to Collect (2021)
Ivan A. Gomez Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited) See fewer	Love, Simon (2018)
Sophie Pittman Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited) See fewer	So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
Ed Sturdivant Upper Management (uncredited) Upper Management (uncredited) See fewer	Till (I) (2022)