Bodhi Rae Breathnach
Acting
Biography
Bodhi Rae Breathnach (born August 16, 2011) is an Irish film, television, and stage actor. She is known for her work in literary adaptations, historical drama, and genre films, and has appeared in productions for film, television, and major British theatre institutions. Breathnach made her feature film debut portraying Susanna Shakespeare in Hamnet (2025), directed by Chloé Zhao, an adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel of the same name. The film marked her first major international screen role. She later starred as Jessie opposite Jason Statham in the action-drama Shelter (2026). Her upcoming film work includes a role in Robert Eggers’ Werwulf, a historical horror film set in 13th-century England, as well as a forthcoming screen adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, in which she portrays Margaret Dashwood. In addition to her film career, Breathnach has appeared in British television series, including So Awkward Academy and The Capture. On stage, she starred as Sarah in Beth Steel’s Till the Stars Come Down at London’s National Theatre in 2024. Breathnach is represented by The Artists Partnership in the United Kingdom. She is the daughter of Irish actor and television presenter Danann Breathnach.
Known For
A man living in self-imposed exile on a remote island rescues a young girl from a violent storm, setting off a chain of events that forces him out of seclusion to protect her from enemies tied to his past.
Shelter
When soldier Shaun Emery's conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns to life as a free man with his young daughter. But when damning CCTV footage from a night out in London comes to light, Shaun's life takes a shocking turn and he must soon fight for his freedom once again.
The Capture
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Hamnet
In medieval Britain, a mysterious creature lurks in the misty landscape, bringing ancient legends to life and transforming them into a terrifying reality, forcing the villagers to confront an ancient, supernatural threat.
Werwulf
Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood must leave their Sussex estate and move in with a distant relative, facing romance and money troubles.
Sense and Sensibility
Comedy series about socially awkward friends trying to make sense of life and fitting in.
So Awkward Academy
The Barretts’ suburban life is torn apart when their teenage daughter’s descent into madness becomes the subject of a reality show. Fifteen years later, her sister Merry faces her family’s haunting past with a journalist, uncovering the very nature of the evil that destroyed them.
A Head Full of Ghosts
Lily's taken a job at a summer camp that has a reality show being shot on the grounds. Could this be the big break for fame she's always wanted? And will Lily's shot for stardom stay on track?
So Awkward: Kids Camp
Two children discover a hole that they can throw their mistakes into, making them disappear forever. They live without consequence. Until one day, the hole disappears, right when they need it most.
Lurk
A butcher looks forward to spending time at the weekend with his young daughter.
Weekend Dad
"Go Make Memories", is a short film which hopes to raise awareness of the ultra-rare and devastating group of genetic conditions, Niemann-Pick disease (NPD). By using a mixture of live action and animation the film explores the impact this rare condition has on those affected by it, by following the deterioration of the child and the subsequent emotional turmoil that comes hand in hand with such a diagnosis...especially when this is followed up with the suggestion by the family's doctor to simply, "Go Make Memories".