Meet the cast of Paula
Who’s who in BBC2’s gripping thriller
Jane Brennan as Gemma
Gemma is Paula’s mother.
Where do I recognise Jane Brennan from?
Brennan was recently in the film Brooklyn, alongside Julie Walters and Saoirse Ronan, as well as the TV adaptation of Zadie Smith’s novel, NW. You might have also seen her in The Tudors, in which she appeared regularly as Lady Bryan. And she starred alongside Owen McDonnell in Single-Handed.
Sean McGinley as Terry
Terry is Paula’s father, with whom she has a strained relationship.
Where do I recognise Sean McGinley from?
He also starred in Single-Handed, as well as appearing in the 1995 movie Braveheart. He played Malachy in Republic of Doyle for four years. McGinley appeared in Irish drama Love/Hate, as well.
Jonny Holden as Callum
Callum is Paula’s brother, who’s living as a bit of a vagabond and is estranged from his parents.
Where do I recognise Jonny Holden from?
This is Holden’s first role in a primetime drama.
