John Hocknell — The Testament of Ann Lee Character Profile

About John Hocknell

A wealthy farmer who financially supports the Shakers' voyage to New England. He experiences a divine vision involving uncontrollable finger wagging, which successfully guides the community to their new settlement site.

Character Facts

Played by

David Cale

Appears in

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Testament of Ann Lee

• Ann Lee (Amanda Seyfried)
• William Lee (Lewis Pullman)
• Mary Partington / Narrator (Thomasin McKenzie)
• James Whittaker (Matthew Beard)
• Pastor Reuben Wight (Tim Blake Nelson)
• Abraham Standerin (Christopher Abbott)
• Ann's Father (Willem van der Vegt)
• Deacon Talmadge Bishop (Daniel Blumberg)
• George Whitefield (George Taylor)
• Jane Wardly (Stacy Martin)
• Nancy Lee (Viola Prettejohn)
• Chief Magistrate Tideswell (Scott Alexander Young)