Bodhi Rae Breathnach

Bodhi Rae Breathnach
Born2011 (age 14–15)
OccupationActress
Years active2022–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

Key
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Till The Stars Come Down – full cast announced for National Theatre production". westendtheatre.com. 7 Dec 2023. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Action star Jason Statham hails stunt doubles as 'unsung heroes' of films". RTE. 20 Jan 2026. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 22, 2025). "Focus Features' Daisy Edgar-Jones 'Sense & Sensibility' Remake Adds Six". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
  7. ^ "Two Irish stars cast in upcoming Sense & Sensibility remake". VIP Magazine. 22 Jul 2025. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Young Limerick star features alongside Buckley and Mescal in Hamnet". live95fm.ie. 12 Jan 2026. Retrieved 21 Jan 2026.