Meet the cast of Red Rose, the BBC horror drama now on Netflix
The BBC Three thriller is being discovered by a new audience on a new streaming platform.
BBC Three horror-drama series Red Rose is now available to stream on Netflix, and it features a cast of up-and-coming new talent.
This include Amelia Clarkson (known for previous roles in Poldark and The Last Kingdom), Isis Hainsworth and Natalie Blair, with Blair making her screen debut in the series.
The thriller also features established stars such as Adam Nagaitis and Samuel Anderson. But who else stars in the series and who do they all play?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Red Rose.
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Red Rose cast
Here are the cast members and characters in Red Rose – read on below for more info on who the central characters are and where you've seen the actors before.
Here's a list of the central cast of Red Rose:
- Amelia Clarkson as Wren Davies
- Isis Hainsworth as Rochelle 'Roch' Mason
- Natalie Blair as Ashley Banister
- Ellis Howard as Antony Longwell
- Ali Khan as Tariq 'Taz' Sadiq
- Ashna Rabheru as Jaya Mahajan
- Harry Redding as Noah Royston
- Natalie Gavin as Rachel Davies
- Samuel Anderson as Vinny
- Adam Nagaitis as Rick Bennett
Amelia Clarkson plays Wren Davies
Who is Wren Davies? Wren is Roch's best-friend, but the pair fall out after Roch makes a move on Wren’s boyfriend Noah. She’s determined to figure out who or what is behind the Red Rose app.
Where have I seen Amelia Clarkson? Clarkson is best-known for her roles as Aelflaed in The Last Kingdom and Rosina in Poldark, while she has also previously appeared in The Sarah Jane Adventures, Our Zoo and Endeavour.
Isis Hainsworth plays Rochelle 'Roch' Mason
Who is Rochelle Mason? Roch is Wren's best friend and the leader of their group, nicknamed the D***heads. The Red Rose app starts to grant her her biggest desires, but it could all also tear her and the group apart.
Where have I seen Isis Hainsworth? Hainsworth has previously appeared in films such as Catherine Called Birdy, Metal Lords, Misbehaviour and Emma, as well as series including Les Misérables, The Victim and Skint.
Natalie Blair plays Ashley Banister
Who is Ashley Banister? Ashley is a witty member of the group who is trying to track down the source of the Red Rose app.
Where have I seen Natalie Blair? Red Rose is Blair's first on-screen credit.
Ellis Howard plays Antony Longwell
Who is Antony Longwell? Antony is a caring member of the group who seems at first to be unaffected by the app.
Where have I seen Ellis Howard? Howard has previously appeared in Catherine the Great, Help and the 2021 televised National Theatre production of Romeo & Juliet.
Ali Khan plays Tariq 'Taz' Sadiq
Who is Tariq 'Taz' Sadiq? Taz is a new member of the group who is invited in by Roch.
Where have I seen Ali Khan? Khan has previously been seen in the series Halo, Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything and Everyone Else Burns, while he has also had small roles in the films 6 Underground and The School for Good and Evil.
Ashna Rabheru plays Jaya Mahajan
Who is Jaya Mahajan? Jaya is a smart and resourceful young woman who is not a member of the group at first, and is bullied by Roch.
Where have I seen Ashna Rabheru? Rabheru has previously appeared in Indian Summers, Year of the Rabbit, Sex Education and, most recently, The Smeds and the Smoos.
Harry Redding plays Noah Royston
Who is Noah? Noah is Wren's boyfriend, who gets wrapped up with the app when it dares Roch to make a move on him.
Where have I seen Harry Redding? Red Rose is Redding's first on-screen credit.
Natalie Gavin plays Rachel Davies
Who is Rachel? Rachel is Wren's mother.
Where have I seen Natalie Gavin? Gavin has previously been seen in series such as Line of Duty, The Syndicate, Prisoner's Wives, Ackley Bridge and Gentleman Jack, while she also appeared in the film Ali & Ava.
Samuel Anderson plays Vinny
Who is Vinny? Vinny is Roch's father, who is a widower looking after his three children.
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Where have I seen Samuel Anderson? Anderson is best-known for his roles in The History Boys as Crowther, Emmerdale as Ross Kirk, Gavin & Stacey as Fingers and Doctor Who as Danny Pink. He has also been seen in series such as Another Life, Landscapers, Mammals, Witless and Trollied.
Adam Nagaitis plays Rick Bennett
Who is Rick Bennett? Rick is Wren's father who Rachel wants to keep away from her because of his dark past.
Where have I seen Adam Nagaitis? Nagaitis' previous roles have included appearances in Happy Valley, The Terror, Chernobyl, The Inbetweeners 2, Suffragette and The Last Duel. He was most recently seen in The Gold.
Red Rose is available to watch on both BBC iPlayer and Netflix now. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what’s on tonight.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
