Bodhi Rae Breathnach
Bodhi Rae Breathnach | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2011 (age 14–15) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Bodhi Rae Breathnach (born 2011)[1] is an Irish child actress. Her films roles include Hamnet (2025) and Shelter (2026).
Career
Breathnach had early television roles in children’s television series So Awkward Academy and British thriller The Capture.[2] On stage, in 2024 Breathnach portrayed Sarah in the Beth Steel play Till the Stars Come Down at London's National Theatre.[3]
In 2025, she could be seen as Susannah, the older sister of the eponymous character in Chloe Zhao film Hamnet.[4] In February 2025, Breathnach joined the cast of Jason Statham film Shelter alongside Bill Nighy, Naomi Ackie, and Daniel Mays.[2] She received praise from Statham for her role, who said she "knows what she’s doing. She’s very talented, I think we’re going to see a lot of her".[5] That summer, she joined the cast of Jane Austen film adaptation Sense and Sensibility as Margaret Dashwood.[6][7]
In January 2026, Breathnach joined the cast of Robert Eggers horror film Werwulf.[8]
Personal life
She is the daughter of Irish actor and television presenter Danann Breathnach.[9]
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Capture | Grace Flynn | 2 episodes |
| 2024–2025 | So Awkward Academy | Tam | 17 episodes |
| 2025 | Hamnet | Susannah | |
| 2026 | Shelter | Jessie | |
| Sense and Sensibility † | Margaret Dashwood | Post-production | |
| Werwulf † | TBA | Post-production |
References
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 21, 2026). "'Hamnet' & 'Shelter' Breakout Bodhi Rae Breathnach Joins Cast Of Robert Eggers Creature Feature 'Werwulf'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (February 11, 2025). "Jason Statham-Ric Roman Waugh Action-Thriller Underway In UK & Ireland For Black Bear; Bill Nighy & Naomi Ackie Among Joining Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
- ^ "Till The Stars Come Down – full cast announced for National Theatre production". westendtheatre.com. 7 Dec 2023. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
- ^ Lawson, Richard (8 Sep 2025). "Hamnet review – Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal excel in stately Shakespeare drama with overwhelming finale". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
- ^ "Action star Jason Statham hails stunt doubles as 'unsung heroes' of films". RTE. 20 Jan 2026. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 22, 2025). "Focus Features' Daisy Edgar-Jones 'Sense & Sensibility' Remake Adds Six". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
- ^ "Two Irish stars cast in upcoming Sense & Sensibility remake". VIP Magazine. 22 Jul 2025. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (Jan 21, 2026). "'Hamnet' & 'Shelter' Breakout Bodhi Rae Breathnach Joins Cast Of Robert Eggers Creature Feature 'Werwulf'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
- ^ "Young Limerick star features alongside Buckley and Mescal in Hamnet". live95fm.ie. 12 Jan 2026. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.