Daisy Edgar-Jones has become one of the most visible British actresses of her generation, moving from small-screen drama to Hollywood blockbusters within a few years. Her screen career began in UK television, with international recognition arriving in 2020 through the BBC and Hulu adaptation of Normal People. Since then, she has fronted literary adaptations, psychological horror and the 2024 disaster blockbuster Twisters.
For anyone trying to place her work, the starting point is Normal People, the miniseries that made her a name. But the full list of Daisy Edgar-Jones movies and TV shows stretches further, from early British guest roles to a slate of projects announced for 2026 and beyond.
Her known screen work includes film leads, television series and miniseries, with the bulk of it arriving after 2018. Several additional titles are in post-production or have been announced, although not all release dates are firmly confirmed.
What Are All of Daisy Edgar-Jones’ Movies and TV Shows?
She began professionally at 17, playing Olivia Marsden in the ITV drama Cold Feet. Her first screen credit is listed as a Christmas special of Outnumbered, also from 2016. The overview reflects the full shape of her career to date.
10+ (Movies & TV)
From Cold Feet (2016) to Twisters (2024)
Marianne in Normal People (2020)
Earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination
Twisters (2024)
No. 1 movie in America on release
Netflix / Amazon Prime / BBC iPlayer
Multiple platforms carry her work
Several patterns stand out in the list:
- She rose to international fame through the BBC/Hulu series Normal People (2020), earning critical acclaim and major award nominations.
- Her career shifted from British TV dramas such as Cold Feet and War of the Worlds to major Hollywood productions including Where the Crawdads Sing and Twisters.
- She has avoided typecasting, balancing literary adaptations, thrillers and disaster blockbusters.
- Her trajectory shows a rare leap from UK television lead to American film lead within four years.
- As of 2026, she has multiple high-profile projects in development or post-production.
Key details at a glance:
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Daisy Edgar-Jones |
| Born | 24 May 1998, London, England |
| Years Active | 2016–present |
| Breakout Role | Marianne Sheridan – Normal People (2020) |
| Notable Awards | BAFTA TV Award nomination, National Television Award |
| Current Status | Working on announced projects including Sense and Sensibility |
| Relationship Status | Not publicly married; no confirmed partner at time of writing (2025) |
Her credits are documented across standard reference points. The IMDb filmography for Daisy Edgar-Jones lists each role, her Wikipedia biography sets the same work in context, and a Tribute.ca biography follows the same chronology.
| Year | Title | Type | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Outnumbered: Christmas Special | TV special | Kate | One-off special |
| 2016–2020 | Cold Feet | TV series | Olivia Marsden | Main/recurring role; 27 episodes listed in one source |
| 2017 | Silent Witness | TV series | Jessica Thompson | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Pond Life | Film | Cassie | Film debut |
| 2019 | Gentleman Jack | TV series | Delia Rawson | 2 episodes |
| 2019–2021 | War of the Worlds | TV series | Emily Gresham | Main role |
| 2020 | Normal People | TV miniseries | Marianne Sheridan | Breakthrough role |
| 2020 | Albion | TV film | Not clearly listed | Appears in one filmography source |
| 2022 | Fresh | Film | Noa | Leading role |
| 2022 | Under the Banner of Heaven | TV miniseries | Brenda Wright Lafferty | Main role; 7 episodes in one source |
| 2022 | Where the Crawdads Sing | Film | Catherine “Kya” Clark | Leading role |
| 2024 | Twisters | Film | Kate Carter | Leading role |
| 2024 | On Swift Horses | Film | Muriel Edwards | Also executive producer |
Name variations appear in some databases. Non-English sources render Where the Crawdads Sing as Là où chantent les écrevisses or Der Gesang der Flusskrebse, but these all refer to the same 2022 film. War of the Worlds appears as a 2019–2021 series in English listings, while some non-English pages show channel-specific breakdowns.
What Are the Best Daisy Edgar-Jones Movies and Performances?
Critical consensus is easier to find on some titles than others. Rotten Tomatoes’ Daisy Edgar-Jones page collects critic and audience scores across her filmography, while Entertainment Weekly’s guide to her best movies and TV shows offers a broad overview. Normal People is the title most often described as her defining work.
Normal People (2020): the career-defining role
As Marianne Sheridan, she anchored the adaptation for BBC and Hulu. The BBC’s official Normal People page documents the series, and the performance earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination.
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022): a literary lead
Playing Catherine “Kya” Clark in the 2022 film adaptation placed her at the centre of a major studio production. It confirmed that her post-Normal People visibility could carry a cinema audience.
Fresh (2022): a darker detour
In the Hulu psychological thriller, she played Noa. Released in the same year as Where the Crawdads Sing, it demonstrated her range beyond prestige drama.
Twisters (2024): the blockbuster
Edgar-Jones led the 2024 disaster blockbuster as Kate Carter, opposite Glen Powell and David Corenswet. The film arrived at No. 1 in the US on release and became her highest-grossing title. David Corenswet Movies and TV Shows covers the other side of that collaboration.
If you are new to her work, Normal People (2020) is the most consistent entry point in critical lists. From there, Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) and Twisters (2024) show her range in cinema.
What Are Daisy Edgar-Jones’ Upcoming Projects and New Movies?
Several titles are in the pipeline, though the status terms vary by source. The listings below are drawn from AlloCiné’s filmography entry and Movie Insider’s project listing.
Sense and Sensibility (2026)
She is attached to play Elinor Dashwood. The project is described as announced or in post-production depending on the source.
Here Comes the Flood (2026)
Edgar-Jones is listed as Rose in this project, which appears as announced or in post-production.
A Place in Hell (2026)
She is slated to play Cate Fine. Sources differ on whether the project is in post-production or pre-production.
Voyagers (2025)
She is listed as Ann Druyan. The status ranges from in development to completed depending on the source, and it is not consistently confirmed across listings.
Untitled X-Men project (2027)
One source lists her as Jean Grey in an untitled X-Men reboot. Because the credit appears in only a single listing, it is less firmly established than the other announced projects.
Specific release dates for the 2026 projects are not all confirmed, and titles may change before release. Treat the current status labels as provisional.
Is Daisy Edgar-Jones on Netflix or Other Streaming Services?
Her work is spread across multiple platforms. Normal People was produced by the BBC and Hulu and remains available through BBC iPlayer in the UK. Amazon Prime Video’s actor page for Daisy Edgar-Jones tracks some of her titles, and her broader catalog has appeared across Netflix, Amazon and BBC platforms at different times. Availability depends on regional licensing.
Streaming rights shift frequently. A title available on one platform today can move to another later, so current platform listings are the most reliable guide.
Who Are Daisy Edgar-Jones’ Most Famous Co-stars?
Her collaborations map neatly onto the stages of her career. Paul Mescal co-starred with her in Normal People, the series that lifted her to international attention. Paul Mescal Movies and TV Shows covers the wider arc of his career. In Twisters, she starred opposite Glen Powell and David Corenswet. The 2022 miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven also brought her into a cast that included Andrew Garfield.
The variety of those pairings is telling. She moved from a television drama built around her and Mescal to an ensemble-driven studio blockbuster within four years, without repeating the same type of role.
Is Daisy Edgar-Jones Married? A Look at Her Personal Life
No public record shows Edgar-Jones being married, and she has not confirmed a partner in available interviews. Sources describe her status as single as of 2025, but her private life is not a matter of official record.
She has a younger sister. Beyond that, family details are limited and largely private.
No official announcement confirms a wedding or husband. Relationship claims circulating online should be treated as unverified unless confirmed by the actress herself.
How Has Daisy Edgar-Jones’ Career Progressed From 2016 to 2024?
The sequence traces her path from first credit to blockbuster lead.
- – Screen debut in Outnumbered: Christmas Special; first regular TV role in Cold Feet.
- – Film debut in Pond Life.
- – Appeared in Gentleman Jack and began the sci-fi series War of the Worlds.
- – Breakthrough in Normal People on BBC and Hulu, with a BAFTA TV Award nomination.
- – Two major film releases, Fresh and Where the Crawdads Sing, plus the miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven.
- – Led Twisters, her highest-grossing film, and took an executive producer credit on On Swift Horses.
- – Announced projects include Voyagers, Sense and Sensibility, Here Comes the Flood and A Place in Hell.
What Is Confirmed and What Remains Unclear?
Her released credits are well documented across multiple sources. The same cannot be said for every future project or personal detail.
| Established information | Information that remains unclear |
|---|---|
| She starred in Normal People (2020) as Marianne Sheridan. | No official announcement confirms a wedding or husband; public status is single per available interviews. |
| She played Kate Carter in Twisters (2024). | Net worth figures are widely guessed and not publicly audited. |
| She played Noa in Fresh (2022). | Specific release dates for 2026 projects are not all confirmed; titles may change. |
The same caution applies to smaller reports. A 2027 X-Men credit, for example, appears in only one available listing, making it less firmly established than her other upcoming work.
The Strategic Rise of Daisy Edgar-Jones
Her role choices follow a pattern visible in modern acting careers. Normal People supplied prestige and streaming visibility. Where the Crawdads Sing and Fresh tested her range within a single year. Twisters gave her mass-market scale. On Swift Horses, where she also worked as an executive producer, suggested a return to more intimate material.
That route from streaming drama to studio tentpole and back again reflects how the industry now builds long-term careers. It also explains why her filmography resists a single label.
What Do Official Sources Say About Her Career?
“She began her career with the television series Cold Feet (2016–2020) and War of the Worlds (2019–2021).”
— Wikipedia biography of Daisy Edgar-Jones
“Actress: Normal People. Normal People (2020) TV Mini Series – Marianne.”
— IMDb filmography entry
“No. 1 movie in America babaaay @twistersmovie.”
— Instagram post by Daisy Edgar-Jones
What Makes Daisy Edgar-Jones’ Filmography Worth Watching?
The appeal lies in the range. Within eight years, she moved from a guest role in Silent Witness to a leading part in a blockbuster such as Twisters. Her filmography offers a clear path: Normal People for the breakthrough, Fresh and Where the Crawdads Sing for range, and Twisters for scale. The announced 2026 slate gives reason to keep watching.
Frequently Asked Questions About Daisy Edgar-Jones
What is Daisy Edgar-Jones’ net worth?
Public estimates vary widely and are not verified. No official financial disclosure exists. Treat all net worth figures as unconfirmed speculation.
Does Daisy Edgar-Jones have any brothers or sisters?
Yes, she has a younger sister. Additional family details remain private.
What did Daisy Edgar-Jones study in school?
She attended a drama school as a teenager but has not disclosed formal university-level acting training. She has worked professionally since 2016 without a traditional drama school degree.
Is Daisy Edgar-Jones in a Twisters sequel?
No official announcement of a direct sequel has been made. She is widely expected to reprise her role if a Twisters sequel is greenlit.
What is the movie On Swift Horses about?
Edgar-Jones plays Muriel Edwards in the 2024 film, which also marked her debut as an executive producer. Detailed plot summaries are not consistently provided in filmography listings.
Where can I watch Normal People?
Normal People was produced by the BBC and Hulu. In the UK it is available through BBC iPlayer; in the US it streams on Hulu.
What was Daisy Edgar-Jones’ first film?
Her film debut was Pond Life (2018), in which she played Cassie.
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Toby Marsh is Senior Reporter at Castradar.uk, covering film and TV stories across the UK.