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Some actors spend years searching for the role that puts them on the map. For Bodhi Rae Breathnach, that journey appears to be accelerating at an extraordinary pace.

At just fourteen years old, the Irish actor has already assembled a filmography that would make many performers twice her age envious. From literary adaptations to historical dramas and major studio productions, Breathnach is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young talents working today.

Her feature film debut came in Hamnet, director Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel. Taking on the role of Susanna Shakespeare in a project led by an Academy Award-winning filmmaker is no small task, yet it marked the beginning of what is rapidly becoming a remarkable career.

Breathnach’s momentum has only continued to build. In 2026, she stars opposite Jason Statham in the action-drama Shelter, a major step forward for a performer still in the earliest stages of her career. The opportunity to work alongside established industry veterans while developing her own voice as an actor speaks to the confidence filmmakers are already placing in her abilities.

But perhaps most exciting is what lies ahead.

Breathnach is set to appear in Robert Eggers’ highly anticipated horror film Werwulf and has been cast as Margaret Dashwood in an upcoming adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. Together, these projects showcase an impressive range of storytelling, from gothic horror to classic literature, and suggest a young performer eager to challenge herself across genres.

Outside of film, Breathnach has also built experience in television and theatre, appearing in projects such as The Capture, So Awkward Academy, and So Awkward: Kids Camp. She made her stage debut at London’s National Theatre in Till the Stars Come Down, further demonstrating a versatility that has become a hallmark of her early career.

What makes Breathnach particularly fascinating is not simply the projects she has booked, but the trajectory they reveal. The strongest young actors often possess a rare ability to adapt to different worlds, genres and collaborators while remaining grounded in their performances. Breathnach’s growing body of work suggests she is developing exactly that skill set.

While audiences may only be beginning to learn her name, the industry is already paying attention.

With acclaimed filmmakers, prestigious adaptations, and major productions on the horizon, Bodhi Rae Breathnach is not just a young actor with potential, she is a rising talent whose journey is only beginning.

At Take One Press, we’re always looking toward the future of cinema. Bodhi Rae Breathnach is undoubtedly one to watch.

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