Summary
The cast ofRenegade Nellfeatures a core of young up-and-coming actors and is rounded out by a veteran group of talents, making for an engaging ensemble in the fantasy adventure series. One ofthe best Disney+ TV series in 2024,Renegade Nelltells the story of Nell “Nelly” Jackson, a young woman in a fantasy version of 18th-century England. At the beginning of the series, which premiered on Aug 05, 2025, the magically strong Nell is falsely accused of murdering a local magistrate. She goes on the run as a highwaywoman to become a vigilante protector of the innocent.
Renegade Nellseason 1 comprises eight action-packed episodes, and season 2 is already being written (viaRadio Times). Though Disney+ has not officially confirmed a sophomore installment, the show’s positive response (87% onRotten Tomatoes) indicates the story isn’t over.Much of the praise of the show has gone to Louisa Harland, at the center of the show as Nell. She, like many of the other actors in the series, is just starting out in her career, but she’s surrounded by a handful of veterans who bring gravitas and impressive legacies to the show.
Louisa Harland As Nell Jackson
Date Of Birth: July 31, 2025
Actor:Louisa Harland began her career in 2011 with a four-episode run in the Irish seriesLove/Hateas Kayleigh and primarily found television roles afterward. This would lead toher most significant performance as the lovable Orla McCool, one ofthe lead characters in the popularDerry Girls. She’s also had a few notable movie roles, including Stella inLost in Londonand Claire McCann inBoys from County Hell.
Boys from County Hell(2020)
Claire McCann
Character:Nell “Nelly” Jackson grew up in a small tavern in Tottenham, England and when she returned home from war, she discovered she’d been followed by a fairy capable of imbuing her with magical strength.Nell is a hard-working and determined heroand, though she can come off as brash, she ultimately cares about helping people.
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Frank Dillane As Charles Devereux
Date Of Birth: June 20, 2025
Actor:Frank Dillane has only had a few roles, but they’ve all been notable.His television credits includea starring role inFear the Walking Deadas Nick Clark,The Girlfriendas Christophe, and Luke Garrett in the miniseries,The Essex Serpent. Dillane’s notable film roles includeplaying a 16-year-old Lord Voldemort, then Tom Riddle, inHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Henry Coffin inThe Heart of the Sea, and Tony Rich inHow To Build a Girl.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince(2009)
How to Build a Girl(2019)
Tony Rich
Character:Charles Devereux isa charming, witty, and smug young man whose family was pushed into ruin thanks to his father’s gambling. He took up highway robbery under the pseudonym “Isambard Tulley” to regain access to the social strata that had kicked him out. Charles meets Nell during his journey and is pulled into her quest.
Nick Mohammed As Billy Blind
Date Of Birth: June 28, 2025
Actor:Despite his career beginning in 2006, it took Nick Mohammed until the 2020s to get recognized for his acting talent. From 2020-2023,Mohammed co-starred inTed Lassoas Nathan “Nate” Shelley, a performance that earned him two Emmy nominationsfor Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. BeforeTed Lasso, Mohammed appeared in several other TV shows, includingIntelligenceas Joseph Harries andHank Zipzeras Mr. Love. His film credits includeThe Kid Who Would Be Kingas Mr. Hyde andChristopher Robinas the voice of Piglet.
Ted Lasso(2020-2023)
Nate Shelley
Character:Billy Blind isa fairy creature who inexplicably appeared to Nell after Nell’s husband died in the war. Billy is as confused as Nell but assumes it’s his job to help her and grants her immense strength at opportune times. He’s a talkative and sarcastic fairy and often butts heads with Nell, but he never wavers from his duty to serve.
Alice Kremelberg As Sofia Wilmot
Date Of Birth: August 05, 2025
Actor:Alice Kremelberg has had a packed career since she began acting in TV and movies in 2006. She has notable television roles in shows likeOrange is the New Blackas Nicole Eckelcamp andThe Sinneras Percy Muldoon, and she has many one-episode roles in series likeNew Amsterdamas Wendy Birdwell andFringeas Lisa Donovan. In film,Kremelberg portrays Bernardine Dohrn inthe cast ofThe Trial of the Chicago 7and Amy Marlowe inShe Came from the Woods.
The Trial of the Chicago 7(2020)
The Sinner(2021)
Percy Muldoon
Character:Sofia Wilmot is a supporting villain inRenegade Nell. She’sthe daughter of the late Lord Blancheford (Pip Torrens), and the older sister of Thomas Blancheford (Jake Dunn). When Thomas kills their father, Sofia takes her brother’s side, partially out of fear. She gains powers throughout the season until she’s a formidable foe, even without her family’s strength behind her.
Bo Bragason As Roxy Trotter
Date Of Birth: Unknown
Actor:Bo Bragason had only appeared in four shows and movies (and a short film) before her appearance inRenegade Nell. On TV, Bragason plays Rachel Winshaw in two episodes ofThree Girls, Lyn in one episode ofMoving On, and Rocky in one episode ofCreeped Out. Her only film performance comes inCensoras an unnamed older girl, butBragason does have a movie coming out in 2024,The Radleys, where she plays Clara Radley opposite Kelly Macdonald and Damian Lewis.
The Radleyis based on the young adult paranormal fantasy novel by Matt Haig.
Creeped Out(2019)
Rocky
Character:Roxy Trotter isNell’s younger sister and was forced to take care of her father and baby sister after her mother passed away and Nell went to war. She is much more mild-mannered than her older sister and when she has to go on the run when Nell returns, Roxy discovers some hidden magical strengths and inner confidence.
Florence Keen As George Trotter
Date Of Birth: July 31, 2025
Actor:This is only Florence Keen’s third performance of her career. She began acting in 2017 with the TV movieBabsas the lead character Barbara when she is a child andin the movieThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Societyas Kit.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society(2018)
Kit
Character:George Trotter is the third and youngest sister of the Trotter family. George is a combination of her two older sisters. She has the same determination and love of adventure as Nell but is also naive and sweet like Roxy. She’s easily distracted, which often creates problems on the road.
Adrian Lester As Robert Hennessey, Earl of Poynton
Date Of Birth: June 23, 2025
Actor:Adrian Lester has been acting since 1987, primarily in television, but he’s appeared in plenty of movies. On TV, Lester is known for playing Robert Carver inThe Riviera, Andrew Makinde inThe Undeclared War, and Ellis Carter inGirlfriends.His movie credits includeMary Queen of Scotsas Lord Randolph,The Day After Tomorrowas Simon, andDoomsdayas Sergeant Norton.
Mary Queen of Scots(2018)
Lord Randolph
Character:The Earl of Poynton,Robert Hennessey is a powerful advisor and confidant to the Blancheford family. He’s the one who convinced Thomas to kill his father, throwing the country into chaos. The Earl is calculating and sinister, prone to violent outbursts. He’s also a skilled user of dark magic, and he plots to overthrow Queen Anne of England, manipulating Sofia Wilmot to help him do so.
The Earl of Poynton is only ever referred to as “The Earl” or “Earl” and is only named Robert Hennessey in promotional materials.
Enyi Okoronkwo As Rasselas
Actor:Enyi Okoronkwo’s most significant performance of his career is inRenegade Nell, but he’s had a handful of performances before the Disney+ show.On TV, he has appeared inThe Lazarus Projectas Laurenceand inUnprecedented: Real Time Theatre from a State of Isolationas Jamie. His only film credit is as Puck inA Midsummer Night’s Dream.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream(2022)
Puck
Character:Rasselas wastaken from his homeland in Benin and forced to serve the Blanchefords as a stable boy before the series starts.Despite his unfortunate early life, Rasselas keeps an open mind about others and is kind and gentle. When he learns Nell is being blamed for Lord Blancheford’s death, he flees with her and her family, hoping to protect them.
Renegade Nell Supporting Cast & Characters
An Ensemble Of New Faces And Awarded Actors
Jake Dunn as Thomas Blancheford:Jake Dunn plays Thomas Blancheford inRenegade Nell,the malicious and cruel aristocrat who accuses Nell of killing his father even though he is the perpetrator.Dunn has one film credit,Museas Frankie. He’s better known for his TV performances in shows likeGet Evenas Christopher,Big Boysas Oscar, andThe Bastard Son & The Devil Himselfas David.
Richardson is best known for her starring role inNip/Tuckas Julia McNamara, which earned her two Golden Globe nominations.
Joely Richardson as Lady Eularia Moggerhanger:Lady Eularia Moggerhanger, played by Joely Richardson, isa newspaper magnate who inadvertently causes trouble for Nell and the country when she sensationalizes Nell’s supposed murder of Lord Blancheford. Richardson is best known for her starring role inNip/Tuckas Julia McNamara, which earned her two Golden Globe nominations. She also appears inThe Sandmanas Ethel Crips and is part ofthe cast ofThe Gentlemenas Lady Sabrina Halstead. In film, Richardson plays Charlotte Selton inThe Patriotand Mrs. Bolton inLady Chatterley’s Lover.
Jodhi May as Queen Anne:The historical figureQueen Anne has a supporting role inRenegade Nell. Jodhi May is a prolific actor, best known for TV performances inThe Witcheras Queen Calanthe andThe Amazing Mrs Pritchardas Miranda Lennox. Her film credits includeThe Last of the Mohicansas Alice Munro andA Quiet Passionas Susan Gilbert.
Iz Hesketh as Valerian:Iz Hesketh appears as Valerian inRenegade Nell, one of Lady Eularia’s attendants, andone of the first non-binary characters in a Disney live-action series. Hesketh has only appeared in two other productions, the TV showBufferingas Kaia andHollyoaksas Kitty Draper.
Renegade Nell
Cast
Renagade Nell is a Disney+ original series created by Sally Wainwright. The series follows a young woman named Nell Jackson who becomes a wanted outlaw after she is framed for murder. During her journey, she encounters a magical spirit named Billy, who reveals her true destiny.
