Little Disasters cast in full as Bridgerton star joins harrowing thriller based on novel
Little Disasters has just landed on Paramount Plus and viewers will likely recognise the stars from various other TV shows and films, including Bridgerton
Little Disasters, a new addition to Paramount Plus, is an adaptation of Sarah Vaughan's novel of the same name. The plot thickens when Jess, a new mother, rushes her baby daughter to the hospital with an unexplained head injury, leaving her best friend and A&E doctor, Liz, in a quandary.
Liz is torn between reporting the incident to social services or trusting her friend's innocence. Her decision sets off a domino effect of catastrophic events that plunge Jess and her family into chaos.
The six-part series features a stellar cast, and the synopsis further reveals: "As the threat of police and social services looms over the family and Jess' perfect life begins to crumble, their friends, Mel and Charlotte, are pulled into the investigation.
"Each woman harbours judgments about the others, which ultimately reflect back on themselves, all silently asking the same unsettling question: am I a bad mother?"
In a frantic quest for the truth, everyone starts to question what really happened to Betsey, and what secrets Jess' family is truly concealing. Here's a rundown of the cast members.
Jess Carrisford - Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger, a 48 year old German actress known for her roles in films like Troy and National Treasure, portrays the seemingly flawless stay-at-home mum, Jess.
She also starred as Bridget von Hammersmark in Quentin Tarantino's war film Inglourious Basterds.
In her personal life, she's romantically involved with The Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus, whom she met on the set of Sky in 2015. They welcomed their daughter into the world in November 2018.
Dr Liz Burgess - Jo Joyner
Dr Liz Burgess is portrayed by Jo Joyner, a 47 year old English actress. Liz is Jess's best friend and works in the local A&E department.
She's most recognised for her roles as Tanya Branning in EastEnders and Mandy Carter in Ackley Bridge. She's married to Neil Madden and they became parents to fraternal twins in December 2009.
Charlotte Hinman - Shelley Conn
Charlotte Hinman, a straight-talking, ambitious corporate lawyer, is played by Shelley Conn, a 48 year old English actress. She's known for her roles as Lady Mary Sharma in the second season of Bridgerton and Jessica Fraser in Mistresses.
Based in London, Shelley is married to fellow actor Jonathan Kerrigan and they have a son together, born in 2012.
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Mel Quinn - Emily Taaffe
Mel Quinn, the youngest of the group and a lively spirit, is portrayed by Emily Taaffe. Emily is a 41 year old Irish actress based in South London.
Although primarily known for her theatre roles, she has starred in Ripper Street, the BBC's War and Peace, Call the Midwife and Death in Paradise. In the summer of 2016, she tied the knot with writer Ben Schiffer.
Ed Carrisford - JJ Feild
Ed Carrisford, Jess's husband and an Oxford-educated corporate highflyer, is played by JJ Feild.
John Joseph Feild, a 47 year old British American actor, is recognised for his roles as Fred Garland in Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke and The Shadow in the North TV adaptations. Recently, he portrayed Lev Zubov in the series The Peripheral.
Since 2011, he has been romantically involved with actress Neve Campbell, with whom he shares a son born in August 2012. In June 2018, they announced the adoption of another son.
Rob Baird - Stephen Campbell Moore
Stephen Campbell Moore, a 45 year old British actor, plays Rob Baird, Mel's husband who works in the music industry. He is renowned for his performances in the play and film versions of The History Boys, and the sci-fi television series War of the Worlds.
He met his partner, actress Sophie Cookson, on the set of Red Joan in 2017, and they have a child together, born in 2020.
Nick Burgess - Ben Bailey Smith
Ben Bailey Smith, a 47 year old actor, comedian, and rapper known as Doc Brown, portrays Nick Burgess, Liz's husband and an aspiring secondary school teacher. The father of two has previously played DS Joe Hawkins in Law and Order UK and Lieutenant Supervisor Blevin in Andor.
Andrew Hinman - Patrick Baladi
Patrick Baladi plays Andrew Hinman, Charlotte's lawyer husband in the series. Patrick, a 53 year old English actor, is best known for his roles as Neil Godwin in The Office and Stephen Holmes in the ITV thriller Marcella.
He fathered one daughter with his first wife, Gemma Walker, and a second daughter with his subsequent wife, Janie Erith.
Lucy Harding - Chizzy Akudolu
Lucy Harding, a social worker in the series, is portrayed by 51 year old British actress Chizzy Akudolu. Born Andrea Chizoba Akudolu, she's recognised for her roles in Holby City, Jinx and Stupid!
Off-screen, viewers might be intrigued to learn that she holds a brown belt in karate and is a skilled calligrapher.
DC Steve Rustin - Robert Gilbert
DC Steve Rustin is brought to life by Robert Gilbert, a 37 year old British American actor known for his role as Yusuf in Killing Eve. He also featured as Will in Big Mood and Barney Crozier in Bergerac.
The actor also produces music under the pseudonym Captain Backfire and pens songs for other artists via the Notting Hill publishing house. His debut in screenwriting and directing was marked by Real Thirsty, starring Bryan Cranston and Joely Richardson.
Little Disasters airs on Paramount Plus on May 22.
