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Emma Laird

Emma Laird is an English actress. On television, she is known for her role in the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown (2021–2024). Her films include A Haunting in Venice (2023), The Brutalist (2024) and Satisfaction (2025).[1] She was named a 2025 Screen International Star of Tomorrow.[2]

Emma Laird
Laird modelling for Vivienne Westwood in 2021
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present

Early life

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Laird is from Chesterfield.[3] She attended Tupton Hall School, completing her A Levels in 2014.[4][5]

Career

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Modelling

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Scouted by Models 1 at Leeds Festival when she was 18,[6] Laird was a model for seven years.[3][7] In 2019, she became the face of Pandora for the brand's autumn campaign.[8][9] Laird has spoken critically of the modelling industry, calling it "very dangerous for young girls" as she was repeatedly told to lose weight. In addition, the lack of creative freedom "bored" her.[10] Fatigued, she enrolled in acting classes at the New York Film Academy.[11]

Acting

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In April 2021, Laird was cast in her debut television role in the Paramount+ crime thriller Mayor of Kingstown as Iris, "a dancer who uses her charms to her benefit, until those charms are used against her". The series premiered later that year.[1] The Hollywood Reporter said Laird's handling of concurrent offers "lit up the town's buzz meter".[12] In October 2021, Variety included Laird in their annual list of 10 Brits to Watch.[13]

In 2023, Laird starred in the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room[14] and made her feature film debut in Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting in Venice.[15] The following year, she was part of the ensemble cast of the film The Brutalist (2024).[16] Laird appeared as cult member Jimmima in Danny Boyle's 2025 film 28 Years Later. The following year, she reprised the role in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta.[17][18][19]

By February 2025, Laird was cast in Terry Gilliam's upcoming comedy film Carnival: At the End of Days.[20][21] In 2026, she was cast in Elden Ring, a live-action adaptation of the game of the same name, written and directed by Alex Garland.[22] It is set for a March 2028 release.[23]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 A Haunting in Venice Desdemona Holland [24]
2024 The Brutalist Audrey [25]
2025 Satisfaction Lola [26]
28 Years Later Jimmima [17]
Fackham Hall Poppy Davenport [27]
2026 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Jimmima [17]
2027 Blood on Snow † TBA Post-production [28]
2028 Elden Ring † Marika Filming [29]
TBA The Housekeeper † Daphne du Maurier Filming [30]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021–2024 Mayor of Kingstown Iris Main role, 30 episodes [1]
2023 The Crowded Room Annabelle Miniseries, 5 episodes [31]
2026 Mint Shannon Miniseries, 8 episodes [32]
War † Molly Giordano Upcoming series [33]
TBA Neuromancer † Linda Lee Upcoming series [34]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (16 April 2021). "Mayor of Kingstown: Emma Laird Joins Taylor Sheridan's Series For Paramount+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  2. ↑ Warmann, Amon (25 September 2025). "Stars of Tomorrow 2025: Emma Laird (actress)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
  3. 1 2 Newman, Charlie (9 August 2018). "Emma Laird – Actress". LUX. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Derbyshire students enjoy A level success". Derbyshire Times. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  5. ↑ Ortved, John (15 September 2023). "Emma Laird on Why Crying With Her Acting Coach Is an Essential Part of Her Process". Cultured. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Gonsalvez, Clinton (15 February 2019). "Model of the Week: Emma Laird". Fashion Models Directory. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  7. ↑ "Rising Stars: Emma Laird". The Media Eye. 5 October 2018. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  8. ↑ Giliver, Liam (28 August 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: Vegan Model Emma Laird Becomes The New Face Of Pandora". Plant Based News. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  9. ↑ "Pandora enlists Emma Laird". The Media Eye. 9 March 2019. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  10. ↑ "In Conversation with Emma Laird". Numéro. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  11. ↑ Vipond, Lucy (22 January 2022). "interview – emma laird". Schön! Magazine. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  12. ↑ Kit, Borys (29 April 2021). "Rising Actress Emma Laird Signs With APA (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  13. ↑ Riley, Jenelle (7 October 2021). "Variety Announces 10 Brits to Watch for 2021". Variety. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  14. ↑ Petski, Denise (22 February 2022). "The Crowded Room: Sasha Lane, Christopher Abbott, Emma Laird Round Out Cast Of Apple TV+ Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  15. ↑ Kit, Borys (10 October 2022). "Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, Jude Hill Join Kenneth Branagh in Agatha Christie Mystery A Haunting in Venice". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 10 October 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  16. ↑ "Joe Alwyn Films 'The Brutalist' With Emma Laird After Taylor Swift Split: What to Know". Us Weekly. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  17. 1 2 3 McPherson, Chris; Weintraub, Steven (10 March 2025). "'Mayor of Kingstown' Star Emma Laird Teases Her Secret Role in '28 Years Later' and Nia DaCosta's Sequel [Exclusive]". Collider.
  18. ↑ Nyadundu, Panashe (1 October 2025). "'The Comfort Zone Gets Boring' — Emma Laird Talks Fashion, Film And Working With Aaron Taylor-Johnson". ELLE. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  19. ↑ Jacobs, Eammon (20 June 2025). "Sir Jimmy Crystal in '28 Years Later' was inspired by Jimmy Savile, an infamous British celebrity". Business Insider. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  20. ↑ Marc, Christopher (24 February 2025). "'Carnival': Terry Gilliam's Next Effort With Johnny Depp & Jeff Bridges Adds Asa Butterfield & Emma Laird". The Playlist. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  21. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (3 February 2025). "Terry Gilliam Project 'Carnival: At The End Of Days' Heads To EFM With Producer Andrea Iervolino". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  22. ↑ Kit, Borys (20 April 2026). "'Elden Ring' Live-Action Movie Adds Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Emma Laird as Production Begins". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  23. ↑ Kroll, Justin (20 April 2026). "Alex Garland's 'Elden Ring' Adaptation At A24 Sets A March 2028 Release In Imax; Cailee Spaeny Among New Additions To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  24. ↑ Kit, Borys (10 October 2022). "Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, Jude Hill Join Kenneth Branagh in Agatha Christie Mystery 'A Haunting in Venice'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 10 October 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  25. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (11 April 2023). "Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn & Alessandro Nivola Among Cast Confirmed For Brady Corbet's 'The Brutalist', Filming Underway In Hungary". Deadline. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  26. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (17 January 2024). "Emma Laird, Fionn Whitehead, Zar Amir Ebrahimi Lead Psychological Drama 'Satisfaction'". Variety. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  27. ↑ Ritman, Alex (7 November 2024). "Damian Lewis, Ben Radcliffe and Tom Felton Join Spoof Comedy Fackham Hall (Exclusive)". Variety.
  28. ↑ Kit, Borys (14 February 2025). "Benedict Cumberbatch Replaces Tom Hardy in Cary Fukunaga's Crime Thriller 'Blood on Snow' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  29. ↑ Kroll, Justin (20 April 2026). "Alex Garland's 'Elden Ring' Movie At A24 Sets March 2028 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  30. ↑ Ritman, Alex (2 February 2026). "Helena Bonham Carter, Caitriona Balfe and Emma Laird Join Anthony Hopkins in Richard Eyre's Daphne du Maurier-Inspired Romance 'The Housekeeper'". Variety. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  31. ↑ Petski, Denise (22 February 2022). "The Crowded Room: Sasha Lane, Christopher Abbott, Emma Laird Round Out Cast Of Apple TV+ Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  32. ↑ Clarke, Stewart (28 March 2025). "Emma Laird To Star In 'Mint'; Cameras Roll On 'Scrapper' Director Charlotte Regan's Family Crime Drama For The BBC". Deadline. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  33. ↑ Szalai, Georg (6 November 2025). "Emma Laird Joins HBO & Sky Legal Series 'War' With Dominic West & Sienna Miller". Deadline. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  34. ↑ London, Rob; Weintraub, Steven (10 March 2025). ""It's Very Complex": Emma Laird Talks Neuromancer [Exclusive]". Collider. Valnet.
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