Narrow Road to the Deep North cast: Full list of actors in BBC drama
Saltburn's Jacob Elordi and The Staircase's Odessa Young lead the cast of the war drama.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North brings a celebrated novel to the small screen with a stellar ensemble cast, led by rumoured James Bond contender and Saltburn breakout star Jacob Elordi.
The Australian actor, who is also known for HBO's hit series Euphoria, steps into the role of Dorrigo Evans, an Australian soldier during World War II, who endures horrific treatment in a Japanese prisoner of war camp.
The brutal conflict breaks out amid Dorrigo's seemingly doomed romance with Amy Mulvaney (Odessa Young), the wife of his uncle, Keith (The Mentalist's Simon Baker), who is approximately three decades her senior.
The story of their romance is played out over a long timeframe, with Academy Award nominee Ciarán Hinds tapped to play an older version of Dorrigo, whose story we revisit decades after the war.
Following a successful launch in the United States on Prime Video, The Narrow Road to the Deep North is finally arriving in the UK this month, courtesy of BBC One and iPlayer – here's your introduction to the cast.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North cast: Full list of actors in BBC drama
Here's an overview of the full cast list for BBC One's The Narrow Road to the Deep North – read on for more details on the key players, including where you might have seen them before.
- Jacob Elordi as Dorrigo Evans
- Odessa Young as Amy Mulvaney
- Ciarán Hinds as Older Dorrigo Evans
- Olivia DeJonge as Ella
- Heather Mitchell as Older Ella
- Thomas Weatherall as Frank Gardiner
- Show Kasamatsu as Major Nakamura
- Taki Abe as Colonel Kota
- Charles An as The Goanna
- Akira Fujii as Kenji Mogami
- Simon Baker as Keith
- Masa Yamaguchi as Lieutenant Fukuhara
- Sean Murphy as Gallipoli Von Kessler
- Essie Davis as Lynette Maison
- Dan Wyllie as Rick Maison
- Ewen Leslie as Edward Lansbury
Jacob Elordi as Dorrigo Evans
Who is Dorrigo Evans? Dorrigo is an Australian soldier who fought in the Second World War. We first meet him just prior to his deployment and follow his experience being held as a prisoner of war, all the while dreaming of Amy Mulvaney, a woman with whom he once shared a passionate romantic connection.
What else has Jacob Elordi been in? Elordi broke out in the cast of young adult romcom The Kissing Booth and hard-hitting HBO drama Euphoria. He garnered further attention for roles in biopic Priscilla, where he played Elvis Presley, and Emerald Fennell's viral hit Saltburn, where he played an affluent British university student. At the time of writing, he is considered a prime contender for the role of the next James Bond.
Odessa Young as Amy Mulvaney
Who is Amy? Amy is the love of Dorrigo's life. However, their relationship appears to be doomed from the outset as she is married to Dorrigo's uncle, Keith. They attempt to keep their connection undetected, but the escalating war will soon tear them apart regardless.
What else has Odessa Young been in? Young is best known for the romantic period drama Mothering Sunday, Stephen King miniseries The Stand and HBO true crime drama The Staircase.
Ciarán Hinds as an older Dorrigo Evans
Who is Dorrigo Evans? We return to the character later in life, decades after the war, to learn how his traumatic experiences shape him as a person and to find out what his ultimate fate is.
What else has Ciarán Hinds been in? The Northern Irish actor has appeared in several acclaimed projects over his decades-long career, including awards contenders Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Silence, First Man and Kenneth Branagh's Belfast. Hinds has also dabbled in franchise fare, playing Mance Rayder in HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones and the extraterrestrial Steppenwolf in DC's Justice League (including its 2021 extended director's cut).
Olivia DeJonge as Ella
Who is Ella? Ella is an affluent woman, who also has a romantic interest in Dorrigo. It's clear, however, that she doesn't occupy quite the same place in his heart as Amy.
What else has Olivia DeJonge been in? DeJonge previously appeared alongside The Narrow Road to the Deep North co-star Odessa Young in the HBO series The Staircase, where they played step-siblings in a blended family. Her other credits include M Night Shyamalan's horror flick The Visit and short-lived Netflix YA drama The Society. DeJonge is also known for her portrayal of Priscilla Presley in Baz Luhrmann's vivid biopic Elvis.
Heather Mitchell as Older Ella
Who is Ella? We return to Ella later in life, when she is married to Dorrigo.
What else has Heather Mitchell been in? Mitchell recently appeared in Prime Video's original comedy film Ricky Stanicky, featuring John Cena and Zac Efron. Other credits include Australian dramas Love Me, Gold Diggers and Fake.
Simon Baker as Keith
Who is Keith? Keith is Dorrigo's uncle, who is married to Amy.
What else has Simon Baker been in? Baker is best known for leading the cast of US detective drama The Mentalist, which ran for seven seasons before wrapping up in 2015. Since then, he's been seen in Netflix's Boy Swallows Universe and BBC One's Ten Pound Poms.
Thomas Weatherall as Frank Gardiner
Who is Frank? Another Australian soldier, who Dorrigo crosses paths with during the war.
What else has Thomas Weatherall been in? Weatherall plays Malakai in Netflix's reboot of Australian young adult comedy-drama Heartbreak High, which is set to release its third and final season in the near future. Viewers may also have seen him in Disney Plus original Last Days of the Space Age or drama series Exposure, which was produced by The Narrow Road to the Deep North showrunner Justin Kurzel.
Show Kasamatsu as Major Nakamura
Who is Major Nakamura? The Japanese military officer in charge of a brutal prisoner of war camp, where Dorrigo and others find themselves trapped.
What else has Show Kasamatsu been in? Although best known for working on Japanese productions, Kasamatsu also appeared in HBO Max original thriller Tokyo Vice, starring Baby Driver's Ansel Elgort.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North premieres on BBC One and iPlayer on Sunday 20th July 2025. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
