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Ordinary People (2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Premise. The series follows Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron through their time at secondary school in County Sligo on Ireland's Atlantic coast, and later as undergraduate students at Trinity College Dublin. The focus is mainly Connell's and Marianne's complex relationship.
- Daisy Edgar-Jones Plays Marianne Sheridan
- Paul Mescal Plays Connell Waldron
- Sarah Greene Plays Lorraine
- Frank Blake Plays Alan
- Aislin Mcguckin Plays Denise
- Leah Mcnamara Plays Rachel
- Sebastian de Souza Plays Gareth
- Fionn O'Shea Plays Jamie
- Aoife Hinds Plays Helen
Who is Marianne? An intelligent and unpopular teenager living in County Sligo, Ireland. She lives in "the big house" and comes from an affluent family. Her mother employs Lorraine, mother to Marianne's popular classmate Connell, to be their cleaner. Marianne begins a secret sexual relationship with Connell, but it's broken off by the end of the sch...
Who is Connell? A popular, intelligent but quiet teenager who begins secretly sleeping with Marianne, an intimidating girl in his class. She encourages him to apply to study English at Trinity College, Dublin, where she will also studying next year. However, when he arrives at university he struggles to make friends, and finds that some students lo...
Who is Lorraine? Connell's plain-speaking mother, who is also a cleaner for Marianne's mother. Where have I seen Sarah Greene before? You'll probably recognise Olivier and Tony nominee Greene for her role as detective Cassie Maddox in last year's BBC thriller series Dublin Murders, and for roles in shows like Penny Dreadful, Ransom, and Rebellion.
Who is Alan? Marianne's brother, he is often cruel and physically aggressive towards her. Where have I seen Frank Blake before? Eagle-eyed Game of Thrones fans may spot Blake as a sentry in the episode 'The Bells'. He also played Constable Pip Bircher in The Frankenstein Chronicles, and will play Harry in the upcoming period drama Bridgerton.
Who is Denise? Marianne's troubled mother; her husband (Marianne's father) was physically abusive. Where have I seen Aislin McGuckin before? Outlander fans may recognise McGuckin as Letitia MacKenzie. She's also played Agnes Meermans in The Miniaturist, and starred in the likes of The White Countess and David Copperfield.
Who is Rachel? One of the most popular girls at the secondary school that both Marianne and Connell attend. She has a crush on Connell, and is annoyed whenever he pays attention to Marianne. Where have I seen Leah McNamara before? The Irish actress played Rosalind Devlin in Dublin Murders, and starred in the TV series Vikings (as Aud).
Who is Gareth? Marianne's first boyfriend at university. Where have I seen Sebastian De Souza before? Following his breakout role as Matty Levan in Skins, he's since starred in Kids in Love, Ophelia, and Medici.
Who is Jamie? A student at Trinity College, Dublin, and in the same group of friends as Marianne. Where have I seen Finn O'Shea before? O'Shea has starred in the likes of The Aftermath (co-starring Keira Knightley), Innocent, Hang Ups, and The Letter for the King. 1. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a lo...
Who is Helen? A young woman whom Connell dates in the second half of Sally Rooney's novel. Where have I seen Aoife Hinds before? Hinds starred as Ellie in the TV series Cheat. She also played Mae Chung in comedy drama Derry Girls. The series will land as a box set on BBC Three on Sunday 26th April. The 12-part drama will also begin airing on BBC On...
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Normal People: With Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Desmond Eastwood, Aislín McGuckin. Follows Marianne and Connell, from different backgrounds but the same small town in Ireland, as they weave in and out of each other's romantic lives.
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- 2020-04-29
- Drama, Romance
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Ordinary People (TV Series 2018–2023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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May 11, 2023 · Normal People season 2 cast: Who's in it? Marianne and Connell are the beating heart of this narrative, so if a sequel is ever to be greenlit further down the line, Edgar-Jones and Mescal...
