Meet the Star-Studded Cast of Dope Girls: A New Era of Crime Drama!

The new BBC historical drama titled “Dope Girls” is being hailed as a spiritual sequel to “Peaky Blinders,” with Julianne Nicholson portraying a female character who finds herself entangled in criminal activities following the conclusion of World War I.

Kate’s character initiates a clandestine nightclub venture, partnering with the free-spirited dancer Billie (portrayed by Umi Myers), primarily to ensure financial stability for her daughter, who is played by Eilidh Fisher.

Who are the other actors in this series and what characters do they portray, alongside Eliza Scanlen and Geraldine James, who take on significant roles?

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Dope Girls.

Dope Girls cast: Where you’ve seen them before

The following stars feature in the Dope Girls cast.

  • Julianne Nicholson as Kate Galloway
  • Eliza Scanlen as Violet Davies
  • Umi Myers as Billie Cassidy
  • Eilidh Fisher as Evie Galloway
  • Geraldine James as Isabella Salucci
  • Rory Fleck Byrne as Luca Salucci
  • Dustin Demri-Burns as Damaso Salucci
  • Sebastian Croft as Silvio Salucci
  • Michael Duke as Eddie Cobb
  • Ian Bonar as Sgt Frank Turner
  • Will Keen as Frederick Asquith-Gore
  • Fiona Button as Sophie Asquith-Gore
  • Nabhaan Rizwan as Silas Huxley
  • Priya Kansara as Lily Lee
  • Jordan Kouamé as Reggie Regbo
  • Eben Figueiredo as Matteo Rossi Salucci
  • Laura Checkley as Sarah Fisher
  • Harry Cadby as Jimmy Conville

Here is all you need to know about the major players…

Julianne Nicholson plays Kate Galloway

Who does the name Kate Galloway refer to? It’s about a woman who, post the conclusion of the First World War, starts her own nightclub and becomes deeply involved in illicit activities.

As a cinephile, I must confess that Julianne Nicholson has graced my screen in more than just her iconic role in Mare of Easttown. She’s also made memorable appearances on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Masters of Sex. Beyond these, she left lasting impressions with her work in The Red Road, Eyewitness, and the latest Disney Plus series, Paradise.

Eliza Scanlen plays Violet Davies

Violet Davies is a police officer from London, part of the initial group of women in the force. Her role involves going undercover to probe illegal activities occurring within Soho’s nightclubs.

Apart from her roles in “Home and Away” and “Sharp Objects,” has Eliza Scanlen been featured in any other shows or movies? If so, she has also appeared in series like “Fires” and “The First Lady,” as well as films such as “Babyteeth,” “Little Women,” “The Devil All the Time” and “Old.

Umi Myers plays Billie Cassidy

Who is Billie Cassidy? Billie is a bohemian dancer who has a past connection with Kate.

Has Umi Myers appeared in any other productions, or is there something more to her acting career that I’m not aware of?

Eilidh Fisher plays Evie Galloway

Who is Evie Galloway? Evie is Kate’s daughter.

Has Eilidh Fisher appeared in any other productions aside from those mentioned? Here are some of her previous works: Call the Midwife, The English Game, The Nest, The Power, Consecration, and The Outrun.

Geraldine James plays Isabella Salucci

What can be said about Isabella Salucci? She is a lady hailing from Sicily, recognized as the leader of the Salucci organized crime group.

Apart from the roles mentioned, Geraldine James has also been featured in various other films and TV shows. These include Gandhi, Calendar Girls, Sherlock Holmes, Alice in Wonderland, Made in Dagenham, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, 45 Years, Rogue One, Downton Abbey and Benediction, as well as series like Little Britain, Utopia, The Five, Anne with an E, The Beast Must Die, Back to Life, Silo and This Town.

Rory Fleck Byrne plays Luca Salucci

Who is Luca Salucci? Luca is Isabella’s son who has been away at war.

Has Rory Fleck Byrne appeared in any other productions apart from the ones mentioned? Here are some titles where he has been seen: Grantchester, Harlots, Death in Paradise, Ghosts, This is Going to Hurt, The Newsreader, The Inheritance and Conflict, as well as Pixie in a film role.

Dustin Demri-Burns plays Damaso Salucci

Who is Damaso Salucci? Damaso is Isabella’s son who was unable to go to war.

Has Dustin Demri-Burns appeared in any other productions aside from Cardinal Burns? Yes, he’s also been seen in shows like Slow Horses, The Great, Stath Lets Flats, Britannia, The Capture, 3 Body Problem, The Decameron, Sweetpea, and Am I Being Unreasonable?.

Sebastian Croft plays Silvio Salucci

Who is Silvio Salucci? Silvio is Isabella’s grandson and the son of Damaso.

Has Sebastian Croft appeared in any other productions besides Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful, Doom Patrol, Heartstopper, Horrible Histories: The Movie, and How to Date Billy Walsh?

Michael Duke plays Eddie Cobb

Who is Eddie Cobb? Eddie is a bohemian traveller and artist, and close friend of Billie

What else has Michael Duke been in? Dope Girls is Duke’s first on-screen credit.

Ian Bonar plays Sgt Frank Turner

Who is Sgt Frank Turner? Frank is a sergeant in the Metropolitan Police and Violet’s supervisor.

Has Ian Bonar appeared in any other productions besides Hotel Babylon, Black Mirror, I May Destroy You, Vera, Criminal Record, Atonement, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, Skyfall, and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit?

Will Keen plays Frederick Asquith-Gore

Who is Frederick Asquith-Gore? Frederick heads up the police in London.

Has Will Keen appeared in any other productions aside from Sherlock, The Musketeers, The Refugees, The Crown, Tell Me Who I Am, Ridley Road, His Dark Materials, The Gold, My Lady Jane, The Rings of Power and Wolf Hall, or the movies Operation Mincemeat and Dead Shot?

Fiona Button plays Sophie Asquith-Gore

Who is Sophie Asquith-Gore? Sophie is a friend of Kate’s and Frederick’s wife.

Has Fiona Button appeared in any other productions apart from those mentioned? (The Split, Industry, Death in Paradise, Grantchester, Lip Service, Cardinal Burns, You, Me and the Apocalypse, and Fisherman’s Friends: One and All are some of her roles.)

Nabhaan Rizwan plays Silas Huxley

Who is Silas Huxley? Silas is a mystic who believes he can help other commune with the dead.

Has Nabhaan Rizwan appeared in any other productions? Yes, he has been seen in series like Informer, The Accident, Industry, Station Eleven, Juice, and Kaos, as well as films such as 1917, Mogul Mowgli, and The Last Letter from Your Lover.

Priya Kansara plays Lily Lee

Who is Lily Lee? Lily is a woman Violet meets and uses to go undercover.

Has Priya Kansara appeared in any other productions besides Bridgerton, The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself, and Polite Society?

Jordan Kouamé plays Reggie Regbo

Who is Reggie Regbo? Reggie is an associate of Billie.

Has Jordan Kouamé appeared in any other productions aside from Malpractice, Wolf Hall, and Scoop?

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