Where You've Seen The Cast Of Enola Homes 2 Before
Following the positive response to the 2020 film adaptation of author Nancy Springer's first "Enola Holmes" novel, Netflix has once again teamed up with director Harry Bradbeer and writer Jack Thorne to bring the titular teenage sleuth to life for another new adventure full of mystery and action. Unlike the first film, "Enola Holmes 2" is slightly deviating away from its source material, as the story won't be based on one of Springer's novels. This time, the sequel is inspired by a real-life historical event involving labor activist Sarah Chapman, who is also being portrayed in the film.
In "Enola Holmes 2," audiences find Enola (Millie Bobby Brown) establishing her very own detective agency. However, due to her age and gender, she's struggling to keep her business afloat and is having a hard time landing her first case. Just when she's about to give up, she gets drawn to a missing person case involving a young girl (Serrana Su-Ling Bliss) searching for her older sister (Hannah Dodd) who hasn't returned home for a long while now. As she starts her investigation, Enola discovers that her case is much bigger than she thought it would be, as she suspects that a conspiracy surrounding the matchstick factory might be connected to the disappearance of Sarah Chapman. Meanwhile, her famous brother Sherlock (Henry Cavill), for the first time, hits a roadblock with his latest case concerning corrupt government officials.
Returning lead stars Brown and Cavill are joined by a stellar ensemble cast consisting of rising young talents, British TV stars, and "Harry Potter" alumni. Get to know more about the cast of "Enola Holmes 2" and discover where you've seen them before.
Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes
Leading the cast is Millie Bobby Brown as she reprises the titular role of Enola Holmes, the teenage sister of the famous Sherlock Holmes. In the sequel, Enola continues to aspire to be recognized as a formidable detective outside of her brother's shadow. Audiences find her taking on her first official case.
At the young age of 12, Brown gained worldwide recognition for her leading role as Eleven on Netflix's coming-of-age sci-fi horror adventure series "Stranger Things." For her performance during the first season, she earned her first Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Thanks to the show's global success and universal acclaim, Brown transformed from an up-and-coming newcomer to one of today's most sought-after young actresses. Before landing her breakout role in "Stranger Things," she started acting on screen in 2013, when she got cast for a two-episode appearance on ABC's short-lived spin-off "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" as young Alice. The following year, she became a main cast member on the BBC America drama "Intruders," in which she played Madison O'Donnell, a girl possessed by the soul of a serial killer. She also had one-episode roles on popular TV shows like "NCIS," "Modern Family," and "Grey's Anatomy."
Following her "Stranger Things" fame, Brown made her feature acting debut with the 2019 blockbuster film "Godzilla: King of the Monsters," in which she portrayed the daughter of Vera Farmiga's character named Madison Russell. Afterward, she signed on for her second collaboration with Netflix in the form of the coming-of-age mystery film "Enola Holmes," which marks the first time that she was also credited as a producer. In 2021, she returned to the MonsterVerse franchise to reprise her role as Madison in "Godzilla vs. Kong." After her performance in "Enola Holmes 2," she will next be seen in two high-profile features for Netflix, including the fantasy film "Damsel" and the sci-fi pic "The Electric State" from the Russo Brothers.
Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes
In "Enola Holmes 2," Henry Cavill makes his return as Enola's older brother Sherlock. In the sequel, the brilliant detective takes on one of his most challenging cases yet, as he faces a problem he can't seem to solve on his own. Like Millie Bobby Brown, Cavill is also working with Netflix on another successful fantasy drama, "The Witcher." He has been playing Geralt of Rivia for two seasons now and is set to reprise the role for the final time in the upcoming third season.
Apart from playing iconic characters such as Sherlock and Geralt, Cavill's most prominent role to date is portraying Clark Kent aka Superman in the DCEU films. He first appeared as Superman in Zack Snyder's 2013 superhero film "Man of Steel." He later reprisesd the popular Kryptonian hero in three more features including "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," "Justice League," and most recently a cameo appearance in "Black Adam." After five years full of fan outcry and doubts regarding his future as Superman, Cavill finally confirmed through an Instagram video that he is indeed returning as the Man of Steel, promising fans that his "Black Adam" cameo is just "a small taste of things to come" and that their support and patience will be rewarded soon.
Before landing his breakthrough role as Superman, Cavill's early acting credits include a few notable appearances in films such as "The Count of Monte Cristo," "Hellraiser: Hellworld," "Red Riding Hood," "Stardust," and "Immortals." He also nabbed a series regular role on the historical drama "The Tudors," in which he played the womanizing Charles Brandon for 38 episodes. Following "Man of Steel," he started scoring major parts in high-profile films including "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "Mission: Impossible — Fallout."
Louis Partridge as Tewkesbury
Louis Partridge plays the role of Tewkesbury in "Enola Holmes 2." Unlike in the first film, audiences will see a more mature version of the young Viscount Lord Tewkesbury in the sequel, as he becomes a respectable and valued member of the House of Lords due to his progressive stance.
Partridge began his acting career in 2014, when he scored a one-episode appearance as Alf on the BBC sitcom "Boomers." Soon after, he got cast in two short films — the fantasy drama "Beneath Water" and the family comedy "About a Dog." He followed that up with another short feature appearance in the 2016 fantasy drama "Second Skin." He appeared in the feature-length films "Pan" and "Amazon Adventure," and in the latter he appeared as a young Henry Bates. Around the same time, Partridge nabbed a minor role in the live-action animated comedy "Paddington 2." However, his scenes as G-Man in the critically acclaimed film weren't able to make the final theatrical cut. In 2019, he returned to the small screen for a recurring role as Piero de' Medici on the historical drama series "Medici."
Partridge's big break came when he successfully secured the role of Tewkesbury in Netflix's film adaptation of "Enola Holmes." It served as his first-ever high-profile project as one of the main leading stars. After getting recognition for appearing in "Enola Holmes," he started landing major roles in projects like the independent British film "The Lost Girls" and the FX limited drama "Pistol," in which he respectively played Peter Pan and Sex Pistols frontman Sid Vicious. He will appear in Alfonso Cuarón's Apple TV+ series "Disclaimer" starring alongside acclaimed stars like Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
Helena Bonham Carter as Eudoria Holmes
Portraying Sherlock and Enola's mother, Eudoria Holmes, is the versatile Helena Bonham Carter, as she returns for the sequel. In the first film, Enola discovers that her mother is actually part of a secret revolutionary movement that aims to empower women and advocate for their rights. Bonham Carter is an award-winning English actress who gained global recognition for portraying many iconic characters throughout her nearly four-decade career.
Her most prominent role is portraying the villainous Bellatrix Lestrange in the "Harry Potter" film franchise. Thanks to her delightful performance in the final four films, including "The Order of the Phoenix," "The Half-Blood Prince," and "The Deathly Hallows" parts one and two, Bellatrix became one of the franchise's fan-favorite characters. For her dramatic roles as Kate Croy in the romantic drama "The Wings of the Dove" and Queen Elizabeth in "The King's Speech," Bonham Carter earned Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively. She's also best known for her collaborative partnership with visionary filmmaker and ex-husband Tim Burton, having worked with him in 2001's "Planet of the Apes," "Big Fish," "Corpse Bride," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," "Alice in Wonderland" films, and "Dark Shadows."
Bonham Carter's other noteworthy roles in films include Lucy Honeychurch in "A Room with a View," Ophelia in 1990's "Hamlet," Helen Schlegel in "Howards End," Marla Singer in "Fight Club," Madame Thénardier in "Les Misérables," and Rose Weil in "Ocean's Eight." Besides excelling in movies, she also found success in television, with her acclaimed performances in limited dramas including "Merlin" as Morgan le Fay and "Burton & Taylor" as Elizabeth Taylor. Both roles gave her Emmy Award nominations for outstanding supporting actress and lead actress. Bonham Carter's most recent TV performance is portraying Princess Margaret during the third and fourth seasons of "The Crown." The role earned her two Emmys and two Golden Globe nominations for best supporting actress.
Susan Wokoma as Edith
Susan Wokoma reprises her role as the reliable Edith in "Enola Holmes 2." Like in the first film, audiences will once again see Edith flexing her jiu-jitsu skills in the sequel, as she continues to be a valuable ally to both Enola and her mother, Eudoria.
Before venturing into onscreen acting, Wokoma first became a member of The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. She made her acting debut in 2006 when she nabbed the opportunity to portray the role of Marie in the acclaimed TV film "That Summer Day." Afterward, she enrolled herself at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she underwent actor's training. In 2011, she returned to television after landing one-episode appearances on two British medical dramas "Holby City" as Elsa Eze and "Doctors" as Jen Oldham. Around the same time, she also nabbed a recurring role on the BBC children's sitcom "Hotel Trubble," in which she played Daisy for five episodes. Her big break came when she secured major parts on the comedy shows "Chewing Gum" from Michaela Coel, "Crashing" from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and the horror comedy "Crazyhead." Thanks to her breakout performances on the said shows, she won a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit Award in 2017. Afterward, she continued landing series regular roles on a few British comedy shows including Frankie in the sitcom "Porters," Mabel in "Year of the Rabbit," and Helen in "Truth Seekers," which was also led by Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and "House of the Dragon" star Emma D'Arcy.
As for her film career, Wokoma made her feature acting debut in the 2013 drama "Half of a Yellow Sun," where she appeared alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, and John Boyega. Besides "Enola Holmes," she currently has a few notable film credits, including Della in the teen sex comedy "The Inbetweeners 2," Megan in the black comedy "Burn Burn Burn," Bola Ogun in "The Ghost and the House of Truth," and Rosa in "The House."
David Thewlis as Superintendent Grail
In "Enola Holmes 2," David Thewlis plays Superintendent Grail, one of the main antagonists who gets in the way of Enola and Sherlock's cases. Thewlis is no stranger to playing villains, as he previously took on antagonistic roles in both films and TV shows such as Johnny in "Naked," SS Officer Ralf in "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas," V.M. Varga in Season 3 of "Fargo," Ares in "Wonder Woman," and the troubled John Dee in Netflix's "The Sandman." The first film earned him critical acclaim and multiple awards in 1993 including the award for Best Actor at Cannes. His performance in the third season of "Fargo" also gave him his first Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for best supporting actor.
To "Enola Holmes" fans, Thewlis is introduced as a corrupt police officer. However, to die-hard "Harry Potter" fans, the acclaimed English actor will always be a hero in their eyes, thanks to his memorable performance as Remus Lupin in the blockbuster franchise. He first appeared in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" as Hogwarts' newest Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, who secretly can transform himself into a werewolf. He went on to reprise the fan-favorite role in four more sequels from 2007 to 2011. Apart from "Harry Potter," he also gained recognition for his other notable film roles in "Total Eclipse," ”James and the Giant Peach," "The Island of Dr. Moreau," "Seven Years in Tibet," "The Big Lebowski," and 2006's "The Omen."
Besides being a movie star, Thewlis is also a familiar face on British television. He has made recurring appearances on shows like "The Singing Detective," "Valentine Park," "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit," "Dandelion Dead," "Dinotopia," and "The Feed," and the TV film "An Inspector Calls." He also signed on for the leading role opposite Olivia Colman on the true crime miniseries "Landscapers." Audiences may have also heard his voice on the long-running adult-animated series "Big Mouth," in which he lends his voice to the character of the Shame Wizard.
Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Mira Troy
Sharon Duncan-Brewster plays the supporting role of Mira Troy in "Enola Holmes 2." Mira Troy is introduced as the underappreciated secretary to the Treasury Minister Lord Charles McIntyre (Tim McMullan). Duncan-Brewster started acting in the 1990s, with minor appearances on BBC shows such as "2point4 Children," "Grange Hill," "Between the Lines," "Backup," "Maisie Raine," and "Casualty."
In 1999, Duncan-Brewster finally landed her first major TV role — she played Crystal Gordon in 44 episodes of the ITV drama "Bad Girls." After four series, she exited the program in 2002. Soon after, she scored recurring roles on a few shows including "Babyfather" as Evelyn, "Waking the Dead" as Sarah Baker, "EastEnders" as Trina Johnson, "Doctor Who" as Maggie Cain, "The Mimic" as Dionne, "Cucumber" as Maureen," and "Years and Years" as Fran Baxter. Before joining "Enola Holmes 2," Duncan-Brewster also worked on two other Netflix shows, including the crime drama "Top Boy" as Lisa (a Channel 4 program in the UK) and the teen comedy "Sex Education" as Roz Marchetti, which saw her acting closely with "Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham.
So far, Duncan-Brewster has only appeared in a handful of high-profile films. She landed a supporting role in the romantic comedy-drama "Imagine Me & You" with Lena Headey and Piper Perabo. In 2016, she made her "Star Wars" debut in Lucasfilm's standalone prequel film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," in which she portrayed Senator Pamlo. Five years after "Rogue One," she joined another star-studded sci-fi feature in the form of Denis Villeneuve's film adaptation of "Dune," led by Timothée Chalamet. In the Oscar-winning epic film, she played Dr. Liet Kynes, the Judge of the Change.
Adeel Akhtar as Lestrade
Adeel Akhtar returns as Detective Lestrade in "Enola Holmes 2." In the first film, Lestrade was hired by Mycroft Holmes (Sam Claflin) to find the missing Enola after she runs away from her brothers, who plan to send her away to a finishing school. Now, in the sequel, Lestrade gets once again caught up with the Holmes siblings.
Akhtar began his career in 2006, when he was cast for one-episode appearances on the police drama "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and the legal drama "Conviction." In 2013, he landed his breakthrough role as Wilson in the British thriller drama "Utopia." Despite the show's short-lived run on Channel 4, Akhtar was still recognized for his standout performance and was also able to receive his first Best Supporting Actor nomination from the British Academy Television Awards. For his leading performance as Shahzad in the BBC One TV film "Murdered by My Father," he won a BAFTA TV award for Best Actor in 2016. He also made key appearances on other shows like "The Job Lot," "River," "The Night Manager," "Ghosted," "Les Misérables," and "Killing Eve." He portrays Aditya Singh in Netflix's fantasy drama "Sweet Tooth."
Akhtar's film credits include supporting roles in the spy thriller "Traitor" with Don Cheadle, the black comedy "Four Lions" with Riz Ahmed, the political satire comedy "The Dictator" with Sacha Baron Cohen, and the widely panned fantasy action film "Pan" with Hugh Jackman (and in a minor part, Louis Partridge). He played Kumail Nanjiani's brother in the romantic drama "The Big Sick" and appeared in the whodunnit film "Murder Mystery" alongside Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Besides appearing in "Enola Holmes," he also stars in the films "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" and "The Electrical Life of Louis Wain."
Hannah Dodd as Sarah Chapman
In "Enola Holmes 2," Hannah Dodd plays the role of Sarah Chapman, who is based on a real-life pioneer of gender equality and fair treatment for women at workplaces. She was one of the known leaders of the Bryant & May Matchgirls' strike in 1888.
Dodd is an up-and-coming English actress who started her acting career in 2018, when she successfully nabbed major roles on two Hulu series — the teen fantasy drama "Find Me in Paris" as Dorothea Raphael (though the series premiered on ITV Encore in her native UK) and the period drama "Harlots" as Sophia Fitzwilliam. After her time on both shows ended, she was cast in the American sci-fi series "Pandora" for a one-episode appearance as Jennifer and in the Netflix limited drama "Anatomy of a Scandal" in the recurring role of a young Sophie Whitehouse. She also appeared in three episodes of another limited drama, "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin." As for her film career, Dodd made her feature acting debut in 2019 after she being cast as a background character in the Florence Pugh-led sports comedy-drama "Fighting with My Family." She also briefly appeared in Marvel Studios' 2021 superhero film "Eternals" as one of Sprite's disguises.
"Enola Holmes 2" serves as Dodd's first major feature project as a key character. Following her performance in the sequel, she will reunite with Netflix for the highly-anticipated third season of the period romance drama "Bridgerton," as she replaces Ruby Stokes for the role of Francesca Bridgerton (per Deadline).
David Westhead as Henry Lyon
David Westhead plays the supporting character of Henry Lyon in "Enola Holmes 2." In the film, he is introduced as the owner of the matchstick company whose female workers have been mysteriously getting sick. Westhead studied acting at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After graduating, he went to perform in a number of stage productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
While he may not have many projects as the lead, Westhead has been a frequent face on British television since 1989 thanks to his minor appearances on a number of shows. These include the limited drama "Blackeyes" as Mark Wilsher, "Stanley and the Women" as Stillsman, the crime drama "Wycliffe" as Freddie Tremaine, "The Bill" as Mick Sampson, "Bramwell" as Paul Mills, and "Turning World” as Danny Miller. Westhead has also nabbed recurring roles on a few shows and TV films like "The Unknown Soldier," "The Lakes," "Grafters," "McCready and Daughter," "The Key," "Rose and Maloney," "Life Begins," "The Time of Your Life," "Murderland," "The Silenced," and the Richard Madden-starring series "Bodyguard." Like nearly every other British actor, he's also made appearances in both "Midsomer Murders" and "Doctor Who."
Compared to his extensive television credits, Westhead has only appeared in a few notable films, including the historical drama "Mrs. Brown" with Dame Judi Dench, the independent action film "Queen's Messenger" as Sir Desmond Grey, and the biographical drama "The Iron Lady" with Meryl Streep. As he's already acquainted with so many great actresses and British historical films, Netflix's "Enola Holmes" sequel seems like another fine feather in the cap of the Ely-born Westhead.