Emma Roberts plays rebellious Malibu teen Poppy Moore, who is sent to an English boarding school in ‘Wild Child’. The film also stars Alex Pettyfer as her love interest Freddie and Georgia King as her rival/nemesis Harriet.
Main cast
- Poppy MooreEmma RobertsMain
- Freddie KingsleyAlex PettyferMain
- HarrietGeorgia KingMain
Supporting cast
- MollyKimberley NixonSupp
- KateJuno TempleSupp
- JosieLinzey CockerSupp
- DrippySophie WuSupp
- Mr. ChristopherAidan QuinnSupp
- Mrs. Kingsley / HeadmistressNatasha RichardsonSupp
- Geraldine ‘Geri’Shelley ConnSupp
Guest & voice
- Poppy’s FatherJohnny PacarGuest
- LeighShirley HendersonGuest
- Poppy’s MotherDaisy DonovanGuest
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About this cast
‘Wild Child’ (2008) is a British-American teen comedy film starring Emma Roberts as Poppy Moore, a spoiled Malibu princess sent to a strict English boarding school. The main cast includes Alex Pettyfer as Freddie, the headmaster’s son, and Georgia King as Harriet, the prefect who clashes with Poppy.
FAQs
Who plays Poppy Moore in Wild Child?
Emma Roberts plays the lead character Poppy Moore, a spoilt 16-year-old sent to a British boarding school.
Who plays Freddie in Wild Child?
Alex Pettyfer plays Freddie Kingsley, the headmaster’s son and Poppy’s love interest.
Which actress plays the headmistress in Wild Child?
Natasha Richardson plays Mrs. Kingsley, the headmistress of Abbey Mount School.
Is Wild Child based on a true story?
No, Wild Child is a fictional comedy film written by Lucy Dahl, though it draws on general boarding school tropes.
Where was Wild Child filmed?
The film was shot on location in England, including at venues in Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026