These Side-By-Side Photos Show The "Waco" Cast Vs. The People They Played

Taylor Kitsch truly transformed into David Koresh.

1. Taylor Kitsch as David Koresh:

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This is an undated booking photo of Branch Davidian leader David Koresh before the Waco, Texas, siege in 1993.

2. Melissa Benoist as Rachel Koresh:

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This is an undated photo of Rachel before the Waco siege.

3. Rory Culkin as David Thibodeau:

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This is what David looked like in 1997. He was one of the few survivors of the Waco siege. Also, he was a consultant on the series.

4. Paul Sparks as Steve Schneider:

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This is an undated photo of Steve before the Waco siege.

5. Andrea Riseborough as Judy Schneider:

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This is what Judy looked like while living at the Waco compound.

6. John Leguizamo as Robert Rodriguez:

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This is what Robert looked like in 1995 while testifying on Capitol Hill about the Waco siege. In the series, Robert's name was changed to Jacob Vazquez.

7. Michael Shannon as Gary Noesner:

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This is what Gary looked like in 2018. He worked as a consultant on the series.

8. Taylor and Melissa as David and Rachel:

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This is David, Rachel, and their son, Cyrus, in 1986.

9. Taylor performing "My Sharona" as David:

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This is David performing in undated footage before the Waco siege.

10. Melissa as Rachel with one of her children:

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11. And finally, Taylor preaching to the Branch Davidians as David:

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This is David talking to his followers in undated footage before the Waco siege.