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Few actors command both screen and stage with the quiet power and emotional precision of Marianne Jean-Baptiste. From her groundbreaking Oscar-nominated performance in Mike Leigh’s Secrets & Lies to her unforgettable turn in Broadchurch, she is equally at home in independent cinema, prestige television, and theatre. Jean-Baptiste continues to push boundaries and break new ground for Black British actors, most recently with her award-winning performance in Hard Truths, where she became the first Black actress to win Best Actress at the New York Film Critics Circle, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and the National Society of Film Critics in the same year. 

Who is Marianne Jean-Baptiste?

Marianne Jean-Baptiste is a celebrated British actress, writer, and director whose talent and integrity have made her one of the UK’s most respected performers. Born in London, she trained at RADA before making her mark on stage and screen. Over her career, she has worked across film, television, and theatre on both sides of the Atlantic, earning critical acclaim and international recognition for her nuanced performances. She;s also a longtime collaborator of celebrated writer and director Mike Leigh.  

Where have I seen her before?

Jean-Baptiste’s breakout role came in Mike Leigh’s Secrets & Lies, where her portrayal of Hortense ( a successful young optometrist who establishes contact with her biological mother - a lonely white factory worker living in poverty in East London), earned her Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress. She was the first Black British actress to be nominated for an Oscar, and only the second Black Briton overall. 

Bryan Cranston is an actor known across generations, having starred in family sitcoms, kids TV shows, adult comedies, and acclaimed dramas. Over his long and varied career, he has won two Critics' Choice Movie Awards, a Drama Desk Award, six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, an Olivier Award, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for an Oscar and a British Academy Film Award, and a Directors Guild of America Award. Making him one of the most successful, respected and recognisable figures in film, television, and theatre.

Who is Bryan Cranston?

Born on 7 March 1956, in Hollywood, California, Bryan Cranston began his career in the late 1970s with small TV roles and commercial work. His ability to switch between comedy and drama has made him a familiar face to audiences of all ages. Whether playing lighthearted or deeply complex characters, Cranston brings humour, heart, and emotional depth to every performance.

Where have I seen him before?

Many will remember Cranston as Hal, the well-meaning but chaotic father in the hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. The role showcased his impeccable comic timing and made him a household name. On stage, his last London appearance was in Network at the National Theatre, a gripping adaptation of the 1976 film. The production was a smash-hit, earning Cranston an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Play.

Who is Paapa Essiedu?

Paapa Essiedu is one of England’s most exciting actors of his generation. Born in 1990 and raised in Walthamstow, North East London, he discovered acting thanks to his A-level drama teacher at Forest School, who encouraged him to pursue it. He trained at the Guildford School of Music and Drama and began his professional career with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2012, appearing in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Hamlet, and King Lear.

Where have you seen him before?

Paapa has earned critical acclaim for both stage and screen. On television, he shone in I May Destroy You, earning nominations for an Emmy and a British Academy Television Award. He has also appeared in Anne Boleyn, Gangs of London, and The Lazarus Project. On stage, highlights include The Effect at the National Theatre, and Death of England: Delroy (a seriously challenging 100-minute monologue) at Soho Place, part two of the series by Clint Dyer and Roy Williams.

Isn’t he joining the new Harry Potter television series?

Yes! Paapa is joining the main cast of the new Harry Potter TV series as Severus Snape, adding another high-profile role to his rapidly growing career.